Gracie’s Blanket – Let’s Crochet Easy Cables

A Lovely Blanket For A Sweet Grand Daughter

I was so happy to make this beautiful blanket for the arrival of my first grand daughter. I found that these small cables are easy to crochet and the yarn highlights them so well.

Choosing to use Lion Brand’s Vel-Luxe yarn in pale gray was a fabulous choice as it is so luxurious and soft. I love that it comes in a cake and it is a “4” yarn, but it is not a normal “4”. I consider this yarn to be a hefty 4 yarn. Keep scrolling to find the pattern at the end of this post.

A few of the ladies that tested the pattern, happily told me that they had never made cables before and they found making them was easy. I know you can make this too! I have added a free version below, that makes a 40″ x 35″ blanket, just right for a baby. If you would like information on how to make a larger version and have the ability to access all of the charts and designer tips, you can purchase the pattern on Etsy, Ravelry and Love Crafts.

Even if you don’t purchase the pattern, could you please show it some love and add it to your que at the link below?
Gracie’s Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gracies-blanket

Gracie’s Velvet Blanket

Lion Brand Vel-Luxe; colorway Pale Gray; 5.5  cakes or 1,350 yds.

Special note on different yarns.
If you branch out and use Bernat Velvet yarn (5) I recommend a “K 10.5/6.50mm” hook and the end result will be a larger blanket. The pdf that includes all charts and adjustment info, will help you make adjustments if needed. If you make Gracie’s Blanket using Bernat Velvet yarn, I would love know how it works up.

Gauge: 4” x W = 2 FPDC; 5 BPDC; 1 Cable in the pattern; 4” x H = 10 Rows

Hook:
I-9/5.5mm

Measurement:  Approx: 40” w x 35” height

Notes:
1. Beg. CH 2 does not count as a stitch

2. When referring to the diagram the curve at the bottom  of  the back post stitches are turned left, and right for the front post stitches.

Stitch Guide

SLP ST = Slip Stitch

CH = Chain

HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

FP DC = Front Post Double Crochet

BP DC = Back Post Double Crochet

BP TRBL = Back Post Treble Crochet

nxt = Next

skp = Skip

skpd = Skipped

join w/ = join with

st = stitch

*  * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated.

x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on.

in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.

beg. = beginning

Base CH 112

Row 1: DC in 3^rd CH from hook and in each CH across; Turn (110 DC)

Row 2: CH 2; HDC in 1st 2 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s;
*FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 5 st’s; FP DC in nxt 2 st’s; BP DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 5 more x; FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn
(110 Stitches throughout the rest of the pattern)

Crossed Cable Row
Row 3: CH 2; HDC in 1^st 2 st’s; FP DC in nxt 3 st’s *skp 2 st’s and BP TRBL in nxt 2 st’s; cross back & BP TRBL in the 2 st’s skpd (placing the first BP TRBL in the 1^st st skp) FP DC in nxt 5 st’s; BP DC in nxt 2 st’s; FP DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 5 more x; skp 2 st’s and BP TRBL in nxt 2 st’s; cross back & BP TRBL in the 2 st’s skpd ; FP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn

                          
Row 4: CH 2; HDC in 1st 2 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s;
*FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 5 st’s; FP DC in nxt 2 st’s; BP DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 5 more x; FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn

Rows 5 – 23: Repeat Row’s 3 & 4 consecutively

Row 24: CH 2; HDC in 1st 2 st’s; DC in nxt 3 st’s; *FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; DC in nxt 5 st’s; FP DC in nxt 2 st’s; DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 5 more x; FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn

Crossed Cable Row
Row 25: CH 2; HDC in 1^st 2 st’s; DC in nxt 3 st’s; *skp 2 st’s and BP TRBL in nxt 2 st’s; cross back & BP TRBL in the 2 st’s skpd; DC in nxt 5 st’s; BP DC in nxt 2 st’s; DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 5 more x; skp 2 st’s and BP TRBL in nxt 2 st’s; cross back & BP TRBL in the 2 st’s skpd,; FP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn

Rows 26-31: Repeat Rows 24 & 25 Consecutively

Rows 32-52: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 Consecutively

Rows 53-60: Repeat Rows  24 & 25 Consecutively

Rows 61-81: Repeat Rows  3 & 4 Consecutively

Row 82: CH 2; DC in each st across, Finish off and weave in ends.

This isn’t my first go using Velvet Yarn. I am in love with Bernat’s Velvet yarn. It makes a super cute hipster style hat. I call this my Boston Velvet Hat.

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