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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