This blanket originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of the St-Denis magazine.

Finished Size Approx 52” (132 cm) diameter, after blocking.

Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd 137 m/50 g): 10 balls #5816 Champagne

Needles Set of 5 double-pointed needles (dpn) and 24” (60 cm), 32” (80 cm) and 47” (120 cm) long circular needles (circ) in Size US 6 (4 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

Notions Stitch markers

Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st.

NOTE: to anyone having difficulty with the cast on, here are 2 links to tutorials with clear photos. Hopefully the visual explanation will help. If you are still stuck, feel free to email or Ravelry message me.

Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On at Spelling Tuesday’s site (method using a crochet hook)

Circular Cast On Tutorial at the Knit Picks site (method using a knitting needle)