Into the Magic Forest Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern Download

In the modern fairy tale Labyrinth, a shape-shifting owl bewitches a girl and her baby brother, spiriting them to a mysterious world whose riddles the girl must solve. Those same owls are featured in this cozy blanket. It is knitted from the center out in bulky yarn, creating a plush and cozy fabric that's machine washable. I-cord finishing makes an elegant edge.

Finished Size: 43½" in diameter.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% Merino; 128 yd [117 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1926 doeskin, 6 skeins.
Needles: Blanket-size 8 (5 mm): double-pointed (dpn), 30" and 50" circular (cir). I-cord BO-size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); 40 buttons (9 mm); matching thread; sewing needle; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle after blocking.
Originally Published: Enchanted Knits 2014