Saga by Åsa Buchta

Saga

Knitting
July 2025
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4979 yards (4553 m)
Approximately 40" / 101.5 cm x 56" / 142 cm (not including fringe)
English
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Perfect for accessorizing your home or taking to the cabin for a cozy weekend, Saga is a plaid-inspired blanket that adds both warmth and style to any setting. Worked from one short end to the other with yarn held double and a simple “half intarsia” technique, it features fringed edges for a charming finishing touch.

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 40” / 101.5 cm x 56” / 142 cm (not including fringe)

YARN 
BERROCO LANAS LIGHT (100 g): 9 balls #78102 Steel Cut Oats (C1) and 3 balls #78130 Driftwood (C2)

NEEDLES
40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS 
Crochet hook, size H-8 / 5 mm for fringe, 1 removable stitch marker, yarn bobbins

GAUGE
18 sts and 36 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St, working with 2 strands held together
Gauge shown is after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.