Timeless Crochet Cable Stitch Blanket
Oh, it’s been a hot minute since I last dropped a crochet throw/afghan pattern here, and honestly, I’m scratching my head as to why, because creating blankets is pretty much my jam! There’s this magical thing about creating something that wraps you up in warmth as you’re working on it. And in our home, we’re always on the lookout for another blanket to cuddle under.
Enter the Timeless Cable Crochet Blanket – it’s a great project for anyone who’s got a soft spot for the cozy elegance of cable designs. Made with chunky yarn, this blanket isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s super cozy and warm, making it the perfect addition to any home.
Why Crochet Cable Stitches
I know you might be thinking that the cabled stitches in this blanket look intimidating. But I promise you, once you get the hang of it, it’s like unlocking a new level in your crochet game. It’s empowering, really. You start to see your yarn and hook as tools of transformation, turning simple strands into something extraordinary.
Unlike regular crochet stitches that lie flat, cabled stitches offer a three-dimensional look that can range from simple twists to intricate designs involving multiple strands. To put it simply, cabling in crochet is just a technique that creates a textured, twisted, or braided effect on the fabric, mimicking the look of cables found usually in knitting. The cabled effect is achieved by using front or back post stitches to raise and cross certain stitches off the surface of the fabric.
Yarn Choice
I chose to work with Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn in Misty Grey. for this blanket. The entire Paintbox Simply line is affordable and great quality. They also have a large selections of colours and shades to choose from, so if grey’s not your colour, feel free use whatever catches your eye!
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Cable Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern
What you will need
Here is what you will need to make this blanket:
- A size k-10.5 (6.5 mm) Crochet Hook.
- 14 Skeins Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn in Misty Grey.
- Scissors.
Measurements
Finished blanket measures: 33″ Wide X 59″ Long
Special Stitches:
Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): Yarn over 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through two loops on hook] 3 times.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.
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The Pattern:
Please don’t be intimidated by the many rows in the instructions. Rows 1- 3 are only worked one time – and row 3 may look scary, but that is the most complicated row of the pattern and you only have to do it once. I would recommend that before you start working on the blanket, to try out the pattern on a smaller swatch. As well, I have created a video tutorial for a similar (but not exactly the same) stitch that I used to create the Crochet Cabled Throw Pillow Pattern. This video tutorial should make you much more comfortable with crocheting cables.
If you would like to make this blanket larger or smaller, you can chain a multiple of 14 plus 15.
Chain 85.
Row 1 (RS): HDC in third chain from hook and in each remaining chain. CH2 (counts as first hdc of following row) and turn.
Row 2: HDC in next stitch and in each remaining stitch until the end of the row. CH2 and turn.
Row 3: HDC in next 3 hdc, *skip next 3 hdc, work FPtr around each hdc one row below the next 3 hdc (Row 1); working in front of the 3 FPtr just made, work FPtr around each hdc one row below the 3 skipped hdc (this will form the twisty part of the cable); HDC in next 3 hdc, FPdc around each hdc one row below next 2 hdc, HDC in next 3 hdc; repeat from * until the last 10 stitches. Skip next 3 hdc, work FPtr around hdc one row below next 3 hdc; working in front of the 3 FPtr just made, work FPtr around hdc one row below the 3 skipped hdc; HDC in next 4 hdc. CH2 and turn.
Row 4: HDC in next stitch and in each remaining stitch until the end of the row. CH2 and turn.
Row 5: HDC in next 3 hdc, *work FPdc around next 6 FPtr, HDC in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next 2 FPdc, HDC in next 3 hdc; repeat from * until the last 10 stitches. Work FPdc around next 6 FPtr, HDC in next 4 hdc. CH2 and turn.
Row 6: HDC in next stitch and in each remaining stitch until the end of the row. CH2 and turn.
Row 7: HDC in next 3 hdc, *work FPdc around next 6 FPdc,HDC in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next 2 FPdc, HDC in next 3 hdc; repeat from * until the last 10 stitches. Work FPdc around next 6 FPdc, HDC in next 4 hdc. CH2 and turn.
Row 8: HDC in next stitch and in each remaining stitch until the end of the row. CH2 and turn.
Row 9: HDC in next 3 hdc, *skip next 3 FPdc, work FPtr around next 3 FPdc; working in front of FPtr just made, work FPtr around each skipped FPdc; HDC in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next 2 FPdc, HDC in next 3 hdc; repeat from * until the last 10 stitches. Skip next 3 FPdc, work FPtr around next 3 FPdc; working in front of FPtr just made, work FPtr around each skipped FPdc; HDC in next 4 hdc. CH2 and turn.
Repeat rows 4-9 until your work measures approximately 57 inches (or desired length). Work one last row of only HDC before starting the border.
Border and Finishing:
Work 1 round around the border of the blanket evenly in single crochet. Make sure that you do 3 SC in each corner of the blanket (or your edges will be too tight and curl inwards). When working down the sides, work one loose SC in each ch2 space.
Once you have completed one round of single crochet, join with a slip stitch and work one round of HDC in each SC (making sure to work 3 HDC in each corner to keep edges from curling in). Join with a slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
If you loved crocheting this cabled blanket, check out the free pattern to make a matching throw pillow!
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