I want to show you how to crochet an easy baby blanket with cables. The first cabled blanket I designed went to my first granddaughter Gracie. A few years later Gracie got a little sister. Her mother requested that I make one for Abigail. She loves these Velvet blankets. The free pattern is below, or purchase the ad free pdf now at ETSY or RAVELRY. The pdf includes charts and designer tips to help you along.
Choosing to use Lion Brand’s Vel-Luxe yarn in pale gray & dusty pink 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. It appears that Lion Brand will be discontinuing this yarn soon, as I can only find it on clearance on their website in one color only.
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.
They used an acrylic worsted weight yarn, and their blankets were beautiful. I know you can make this too!
I have added a free version below, that makes an approximately 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.
Special note on different yarns to crochet this cable baby blanket.
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.
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
CH 128 (multiple of 16 chains) If you would like more width, add 16 chains.
Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook and in each CH across; Turn (126 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;* 6x; FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn
(126 Stitches throughout the rest of the pattern)
Crossed Cable Row
Row 3: CH 2; HDC in 1st 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 1st st skp) FP DC in nxt 5 st’s; BP DC in nxt 2 st’s; FP DC in nxt 5 st’s;* 6x; 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;* 6x; FP DC in nxt 4 st’s; BP DC in nxt 3 st’s; HDC in last two st’s; Turn
Rows 5 – (12) 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;* 6x; 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 1st 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;* 6x; 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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Hi Krissy, just want to say I LOVE your patterns. I was just curious about the Over Brook Poncho. I have made several and I love the detail – it is always beautiful. However on the bottom of page one of pattern you note that if you are using a larger size yarn (chunky 5 weight) we should follow the smaller size pattern. I am not sure where this smaller pattern is at or does it have to be purchased separately. Thank you.
Hi there! I am so glad you like the Over Brook Poncho Pattern. I see your question about sizing and yarn options. So I need to ask, what size are you working with? There are three patterns XS-Small; M-XL & 1x-3x that are all sold separately.
This looks so cozy and warm.
My advice is to make your grandchildren afghans when they are young. I waited too long with my grandson. He is now 6’7″ and I had to make his a lot bigger! 🙂
Oh my!! That was a large blanket to make! I’m sure he loved it!
The Velvet (name) for Gracie’s Blanket is indeed precisely correct; I am deeply impressed.
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
I haven’t tried cables before, looking forward to trying.
Let me know how it goes!
This pattern looks so soft & squishy. I’m thinking a big one for my bed…js. 😂😂😂
I’m tired so my feeble mind went there. 😝
Haha,
Linda
It would be good on a bed…and I hope you were able to get some rest! LOL
Looks warm n comfy. Thank you. Hope you are staying warm n safe.
We are finally thawing out. The snow is starting to melt. I hope you are warm and safe as well Deb.
With the cold weather this looks like a warm and comfy blanket for the little ones. Will be a nice gift as well.
It does make a nice gift!
Sweet and warm
Yes it is!
This blanket looks so soft and squishy
It is squishy!
This is spectacular!
This blanket is so beautiful. I have a ton of velvet yarn I need to use. Now I’m torn because it might worm. Hmmmm.
Thank you!
So squishy!!!
Good Krissy Hope this day finds you warm and well. Just to say I love your patterns which I’ve made many of your ponchos. I’ve laid down my hook for a while and then now ready to pick it back up. I love baby blankets. Just the thing I need to get started back up again.
Have a Blessed day, 💕
Thank you Jolena! I’m glad you are back to crocheting again…I hope you enjoy using the pattern.
This looks so warm and cozy!
It is warm and cozy!
I’ve never crocheted cables before, could be t time to learn. Such a cozy blanket.
I think you can do this!
I have never done cables before. Are they easy?
I didn’t find it hard, it was a matter of getting used to which stitch to use when you are making the cables.
Wow, this is lovely- I have never tried cables but I am thinking this is something that the grandkids would love to snuggle up to!
Oh yes, I think your grandchildren will love snuggling up to this blanket.
So pretty!
Thank you Verna!
So very beautiful
Thank you Lee!
I love doing cables! This is so pretty and squishy! 😍
I hope you enjoy using the crochet pattern!
Love cables!! Gorgeous!!
Thank you!