Knit.1 Spring 2007 #35
Design by Nicky Epstein

This homage to the Kentucky Derby will have you knitting yourself right into the winner’s circle. Nicky Epstein’s signature roses are applied to this festive blanket.

Difficulty level


MATERIALS
• 7 balls in #152 Oxford Grey of Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, 1¾oz/50g skeins, each approx 197yd/180m (wool/acrylic)
• 3 balls in #179 Chestnut Heather
• 1 ball each in #180 Forest Green Heather, #127 Mink Brown, #403 Mushroom, #153 Black, #402Wheat, #171 Gold, #195 Azalea Pink, #138 Cranberry, #174 Avocado, #139 Dark Rose Heather, #104 Blush Heather
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO GET THE GAUGE
• One each sizes 9 and 11 (5.5mm and 8mm) circular needles 36"/91.5cm long
• Stitch holder and yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• One Size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Dimensions Approx 54" x 63"/137cm x 160cm

GAUGE
• 16 sts and 33 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using smaller needles.

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