Hey there, crochet pals! Ready to dive into a world of cozy goodness and handmade snuggles? If you’re all about those beautiful yarny creations and can’t resist the allure of intricate textures and classic designs, oh boy, do we have something special for you!
Get ready, because in this blog post, we’re about to unveil a seriously amazing free crochet pattern for a cabled blanket that’s gonna come in sizes from baby aaaaall the way up to king size. Yep, you heard us right!
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Materials
Hook: 8mm
Yarn: Size 5 yarn
I used Red Heart Soft Essentials.
Yarn Alternatives: Lion Brand “Basic Stitch(Thick & Quick)” or “Hue & Me“. Premier “Serenity” . Loops & Threads “Charisma”. Bernat “Soft Chunky”
Other: Yarn Needle & Scissors
Stitches Used (US Terms)
CH- Chain
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
FPDC- Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC- Back Post Double Crochet
Special Stitches
RC- Right Cable: Skip 3 Sts, FPDC in the next 3 sts. Bring your hook behind the sts just made, FPDC in each skipped st.
LC- Left Cable: Skip 3 sts, FPDC in the next 3 sts. Bring you hook in front of the sts just made, FPDC in each skipped st.
Sizing & Yardage
Notes
Sizing is written in this order: Baby (Throw, Twin, Full, King)
Chunky Cabled Blanket Pattern
CH 119 (155, 173, 263, 317)
Row 1- HDC in 3rd CH from hook. HDC in each CH across. CH 2, Turn. 117 (153, 171, 261, 315)
Row 2- HDC in the first 4 sts. FPDC in next st. *HDC in next 4 sts. FPDC in the next 9 sts. HDC in next 4 sts. FPDC in next st.* Repeat * * across, ending with 4 HDC in the last 4 sts. CH 2, Turn.
Row 3- HDC in first 4 sts. BPDC in next. *HDC in next 4 sts. BPDC in the next 9 sts. HDC in next 4 sts. BPDC in next. * Repeat* * across, ending with 4 HDC in last 4 sts. CH 2, Turn.
Row 4- HDC in first 4 sts. FPDC in next. * HDC in next 4 sts. RC. FPDC in the next 3 sts. HDC in the next 4 sts. FPDC in next. * Repeat * * across, ending with 4 HDC in last 4 sts. CH 2, Turn.
Total Cables: 5 (8, 9, 14, 17)
Row 5- HDC in first 4 sts. BPDC in next. *HDC in next 4 sts. BPDC in the next 9 sts. HDC in next 4 sts. BPDC in next. * Repeat* * across, ending with 4 HDC in last 4 sts. CH 2, Turn.
Row 6- HDC in first 4 sts. FPDC in next. * HDC in next 4 sts. FPDC in the next 3 sts. LC. HDC in the next 4 sts. FPDC in next. * Repeat * * across, ending with 4 HDC in last 4 sts. CH 2, Turn.
Keep repeating Rows 3-6 until Row 70 (120, 170, 180, 180) or until your blanket reaches your desired length.
Tie off, weave in any and all loose ends.
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this pattern!
If you make a blanket I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
