Free crochet cable blanket pattern
Time to get cosy with crochet cables, learn something new and stay warm. It’s a win-win situation! With a classic look, these chunky cables and herringbone stitches make a thick blanket packed in warmth and texture.
You can purchase everything you need to make this crochet cable blanket from The Knitting Network.
For the crochet cable blanket pattern you will need:
- Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (70% cotton, 30% acrylic, 50g/75m)
16 balls of any colour - A 6mm (US J/10) hook
Blanket measurements
Finished blanket measures approx 85x105cm (33.5x41in)
Abbreviations for blanket
Herringbone Treble (HBtr) Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh, draw though st and first loop on hook, yrh and draw through next loop on hook, yrh draw through rem 2 loops
For instructions on the other stitches used in this pattern take a look at our crochet for beginner's guide.
Cable blanket pattern notes
Blanket is worked in rows. A four row pattern repeat is established, which you will work in until the blanket measures the stated length.
To work the crossed FPdtr, skip three stitches, then work 3 FPdtr. To work the remaining 3 FPdtr, fold the 3 FPdtr you just made down slightly so you can find the skipped stitches and work a FPdtr behind the 3 sts just made into each of the skipped stitches.
Crochet Cable Blanket Pattern
Ch105.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from the hook, dc into each ch across, turn. [104 sts]
Row 2 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr into each st across, turn. [104 sts]
Row 3 Ch3 (counts as tr), (*FPdtr into each of next 2 sts, 1tr into each of next 6 sts, FPdtr into each of next 6 sts, 1tr into each of next 6 sts, FPdtr into each of next 2 sts**, HBtr into each of next 18 sts) twice, repeat from * to ** once more, tr into last st, turn.
Row 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), (BPdtr into each of next 2 sts, *1tr into each of next 6 sts, BPdtr into each of next 6 sts, 1tr into each of next 6 sts, BPdtr into each of next 2 sts**, HBtr into each of next 18 sts) twice, repeat from * to ** once more, tr into last st, turn.
Row 5 Ch3 (counts as tr), (FPdtr into each of next 2 sts, *1tr into each of next 6 sts, skip 3 sts, FPdtr into each of next 3 sts, FPdtr into rem skipped sts working behind previous 3FPdtr, tr into each of next 6 sts, FPdtr into each of next 2 sts**, HBtr into each of next 18 sts) twice, repeat from * to ** once more, tr into last st, turn.
Row 6 Work as given for Row 4 of blanket.
Row 7 Work as given for Row 3 of blanket.
Row 8 Work as given for Row 4 of blanket.
Rows 5-8 set the pattern of blanket.
Work in pattern until the blanket measures approx 102cm, ending on a Row 5 rep.
To finish
Next row Ch3 (counts as tr), (*BPdtr into each of next 2 sts, tr into each of next 6 sts, BPdtr into each of next 6 sts, tr into each of next 6 sts, BPdtr into each of next 6 sts**, tr into each of next 18 sts) twice, repeat from * to ** once more, tr into last st, turn.
Final row Ch1 (does not count as st), dc into each st across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
For a perfect finish, we recommend blocking your blanket. Check our our comprehensive tutorial on how to block crochet.
A blanket for any occasion
This blanket is the perfect size for cosying up on the sofa, but it's easy to adapt too. Use a super chunky yarn and matching hook for a bed-sized blanket, or a 4ply and small hook for a baby.
Are you crazy for cables?
If you loved hooking up this cable blanket, you might want to try our free cable Christmas tree skirt pattern!
