{"id":13695,"date":"2016-10-16T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-10-16T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ami.blogwrangler.net\/braidedcabledblanket\/"},"modified":"2020-02-11T12:41:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T19:41:00","slug":"braidedcabledblanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allaboutami.com\/braidedcabledblanket\/","title":{"rendered":"Chunky Braided Cabled Blanket"},"content":{"rendered":"

***You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE AD-FREE PDF<\/b> of the Chunky Braided Cabled Blanket pattern on Etsy HERE<\/i><\/a><\/b> and on Craftsy HERE<\/i><\/a><\/b>! \u00a0This beautifully formatted PDF includes the cabling tutorial, step-by-step pictures and pattern, and is a total of 7 pages including the cover page!<\/p>\n

Way back in February 2016, I was inspired to make a cabled blanket of some sort after the popularity of my\u00a0\u201cCabled Slouchy Beanie<\/a><\/b>\u201d and since I was designing my\u00a0\u201cCabled Legwarmers<\/a><\/b>\u201d at the same time. \u00a0It was around this time that I also began my partnership with Lion Brand Yarn<\/a><\/b>, so I excitedly browsed through their website to determine which yarn I wanted to use for this blanket. \u00a0I came across their\u00a0\u201cColor Clouds<\/a><\/i><\/b>\u201d that they had just launched, and it looked very intriguing! \u00a0It is classified as a Jumbo level 7 yarn<\/i>, a brand new weight class that has been added due to the popularity of very thick yarns and arm knitting. \u00a0It is 100% acrylic and machine washable.<\/p>\n

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I decided to go with the\u00a0\u201cTravelers Tan<\/i>\u201d colourway as I loved the blend of tan and white, and of course I always gravitate towards neutrals. \u00a0I knew cables would look gorgeous in this colourway!<\/p>\n

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I was inspired to learn new cabling methods when a reader sent me a message through Ravelry and told me to check out these\u00a0\u201cCable Crochet Squares<\/a><\/b>\u201d by Elizabeth Ham<\/i>. \u00a0In her free Ravelry download and post HERE<\/a><\/i><\/b>, Elizabeth details how to do various crochet cables and has accompanying YouTube videos as well. \u00a0I was drawn to the\u00a0\u201cSingle Plaited Square<\/b>\u201d as it had a braided look to it, and I decided to use this technique to design my blanket! \u00a0I would HIGHLY recommend checking out her Youtube tutorial HERE<\/a><\/i><\/b> to see the braided cables in action as this is how I learned how to do it (be sure to check out all three <\/b>videos as Elizabeth has divided the tutorial into three parts)! \u00a0I started off by doing a series of foundation single crochets (see how to do this stitch HERE<\/a><\/i><\/b>) with my Clover Amour 15 mm hook.<\/a><\/p>\n

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I drew up my design, determining how many stitches I would need to have three braided cables, front post stitches framing these cables, and three stitches in between each cable and frame. \u00a0I was done the first row of my blanket after doing 50 foundation single crochets<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Next, I worked single crochets across for Row 2. \u00a0It is important to note that ALL EVEN ROWS<\/b> are worked the same, by working single crochets across.<\/p>\n

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Row 2 is complete!<\/p>\n

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Row 3 is when the cabling begins!<\/p>\n

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To begin Row 3, I did three single crochets in the first three stitches. \u00a0Next, I worked two Front post double crochets (Fpdc) in the next two stitches 2 rows below<\/b> (of Row 1, where the arrow is pointing).<\/p>\n

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The Front post double crochets have been worked. \u00a0See how they bump out?<\/p>\n

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After the two Fpdc\u2019s, I then single crocheted three stitches. \u00a0Next, I did six Fpdc\u2019s across the next six stitches 2 rows below<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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The six Fpdc\u2019s have been worked!<\/p>\n

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I then did three single crochets across the next three stitches. \u00a0I then repeated the pattern again until the end (i.e. two Fpdc\u2019s, three sc\u2019s, six Fpdc\u2019s across).<\/p>\n

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Row 3 is complete!<\/p>\n

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I then flipped my work and began Row 4. \u00a0Remember that all even rows are worked the same: by working single crochets across.<\/p>\n

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The even rows work up quickly since you\u2019re just single crocheting along!<\/p>\n

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Row 4 is complete!<\/p>\n

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I then turned my work and began working Row 5.<\/p>\n

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I started Row 5 by once again doing three single crochets. \u00a0Then, I worked 2 Fpdc\u2019s across the next two post stitches from two rows below (the previous Fpdc\u2019s from Row 3) as indicated by the arrows.<\/p>\n

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These Fpdc\u2019s really help frame the braided cables as you\u2019ll see later on. \u00a0Working around the posts from two rows below helps to build the framing upwards!<\/p>\n

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Next, I skipped two post stitches (1 and 2 in photo below) and worked two Front post triple crochets (Fptc) in the next two post stitches (3 and 4 in photo below).<\/p>\n

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Below you can see I\u2019ve worked Fptc\u2019s across the third and fourth posts. \u00a0Next, I need to work BEHIND the post stitches I just made and work 2 Fptc\u2019s in the two skipped post stitches (1 and 2 in the photo above).<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve placed my fingers behind the post stitches to show where you need to insert your crochet hook.<\/p>\n

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Thus, your crochet hook goes behind the posts and works Fptc\u2019s around those initial skipped posts.<\/p>\n

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Now four Fptc\u2019s have been worked. \u00a0You then work 2 Fpdc\u2019s across the next two post stitches.<\/p>\n

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Your initial set of cabling is complete! \u00a0Now you repeat the same process across!<\/p>\n

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For Row 6, you once again single crochet across. \u00a0Now we will begin Round 7!<\/p>\n

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The beginning of Row 7 is worked the same as the beginning of Row 5 where you do three single crochets, two front post double crochets, and three single crochets. \u00a0Now we will approach the cabling! \u00a0You work two Front post double crochets in the next two post stitches as indicated below.<\/p>\n

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You then skip 2 post stitches and work two Front post triple crochets in the next two post stitches as indicated below.<\/p>\n

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Now it gets a little tricky. \u00a0You need to work IN FRONT of the post stitches you just made and work two Front post triple crochets around the two skipped posts. \u00a0These two skipped posts are hard to see in the picture below!<\/p>\n

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In the picture below, I am showing you where those\u00a0\u201chidden\u201d stitches are that we skipped. \u00a0It is around these stitches that you need to work your two Front post triple crochets (note that the orientation of my finger is NOT how you would insert your hook- I\u2019m just demonstrating where the stitches are).<\/p>\n

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Thus, you swing your crochet hook in front of the stitches you just made, and work your front post triple crochets in the indicated stitches.<\/p>\n

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You keep repeating this pattern across for Row 7. \u00a0Below I\u2019ve indicated the order of the stitches so you can see where all six stitches of the cabling are located for subsequent rows as you build up the cabling!<\/p>\n

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You keep repeating rows 4-7 until Row 77! \u00a0It\u2019s amazing watching your beautiful braided cables build up!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t these braided cables look gorgeous? \u00a0The texture is stunning, and the light colours really help show off the intricacy of the design!<\/p>\n

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In case you’re curious, this is what the blanket looks like from the back- it has a very interesting and unique texture!<\/p>\n

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These ridges are formed due to the\u00a0cabling in the front and how some of the post stitches are worked several rows below.<\/p>\n

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I had so much fun working up my blanket as it kept me warm as I was crocheting it. \u00a0Repeating rows of these gorgeous braided cables was very relaxing!<\/p>\n

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I started a couple of afghan projects as a pre-teen when I was first learning how to crochet, but I never ended up finishing any of them. \u00a0Thankfully, this blanket works up very quickly since it uses jumbo yarn and such a large crochet hook!<\/p>\n

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For the edging of my blanket, I joined my working yarn at any point and began single crocheting around.<\/p>\n

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I worked three single crochets in each of the four corners.<\/p>\n

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Single crocheting around helps finish off the edges!<\/p>\n

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I then slip stitched to close my round and began working\u00a0back post single crochets<\/b> around to really help define the border and give it beautiful edging!<\/p>\n

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You work back post single crochets by inserting your crochet hook in front of the post of the stitch!<\/p>\n

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Doesn\u2019t this border edging look beautiful? \u00a0It has an almost braided look to it too!<\/p>\n

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Here is the free pattern for the \u201cChunky Braided Cabled Blanket\u201d<\/b>!<\/p>\n

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***You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE AD-FREE PDF<\/b> of this pattern on Etsy HERE<\/i><\/a><\/b> and on Craftsy HERE<\/i><\/a><\/b>! \u00a0This beautifully formatted PDF includes the cabling tutorial, step-by-step pictures and pattern, and is a total of 7 pages including the cover page!<\/p>\n

Materials:<\/i><\/p>\n