Welcome back to the Adventure in Cables Crochet Along – we’ve officially reached Part 11, Gnarled Oak! 🎉 This is the final section of your blanket before the border is released, and what a way to finish off the main body of our project.

This CAL has been co-hosted by myself and Kristine from Ambassador Crochet, and together we’ve guided you through a truly one-of-a-kind crochet journey. The Adventure in Cables Blanket is part of our Adventure Blanket Series Crochet Alongs – and it’s not just a crochet project, it’s an experience.

You can find out about the first blanket here.

The Adventure Blanket – More Than Just Crochet

If you’re new here, the Adventure Blanket is inspired by the “choose-your-own-adventure” books from the 1970’s. As you work through the blanket, you’ve answered a series of lighthearted questions – each with two possible answers. Your choices determined which section you crocheted next, and at the same time, they’ve been woven into a fun little story.

By the end, you’ll have:
✨ A completely unique crochet blanket
✨ A funny little tale that reflects the answers you picked along the way
✨ New stitches and techniques added to your crochet toolbox

It’s part crochet, part storytelling, and all about making the journey as enjoyable as the finished blanket.

Each Monday and Thursday, Kristine and I released new sections. Which one you worked on depended entirely on your answer to that day’s question. And now, with Knarled Oak, the blanket body is complete – only the border remains!

Part 11: Gnarled Oak Crochet Cables

Say hello to Knarled Oak, the final section of the Adventure in Cables CAL! 🌳

This design is a mix of traditional crochet cables with a modern twist. The gaps between the cables create striking negative space, while the way each cable interlinks with the others gives it a bold, textured look. The result? A section that is:

• ✨ Striking and modern
• 🧵 Clean and unisex
• 🌟 The perfect balance of classic crochet cables with a fresh style

This section will add a gorgeous finishing touch to your blanket – the kind of stitch pattern that makes people stop and say, “Wait… you CROCHETED that?!”

Yarn Used – Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

For my Gnarled Oak section, I really wanted to spoil myself. I used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted in the shade Windsor.

• 🧶 Weight: #4 (Worsted)
• 🌿 Fiber: 100% wool
• 📏 Yardage Used: 375 yards
• 💫 Why I love it: This yarn is soft, durable, and it gets even more luxurious once washed. It’s quickly become one of my absolute favourites for cable work.

Of course, you can use any #4 weight yarn you like for this section – but if you want to treat yourself, Rowan is a fabulous choice.

Crochet Along Links

If you’re just joining us or need to catch up, here’s everything you need:

• Adventure in Cables Crochet Along Roundup – all free sections in one place
• Adventure in Cables Paid eBook – includes the full CAL, videos, adventure questions, schematic, and printable story sheets

The eBook is perfect if you prefer to have everything organised in one PDF. It contains:
✔️ All 22 blanket sections
✔️ Left & right-handed video tutorials
✔️ The adventure questions that guide your path
✔️ A schematic to help plan your colours and layout
✔️ A printable story to fill in as you go

Video Tutorials

To make this section accessible to everyone, I’ve created step-by-step video tutorials for both left and right-handed crocheters.

• 🎥 Watch the Right-Handed Gnarled Oak Crochet Cables Tutorial
• 🎥 Watch the Left-Handed Gnarled Oak Crochet Cables Tutorial

Pattern Specifics

• Finished Size: approx 4″ wide by 60″ tall
• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, #4 weight, 375 yards
• Hook Size: 5mm (H)
• Gauge: 4 sts per inch wide
• Skill Level: Intermediate (confident with crochet cables)
• Techniques Used: Crochet cables, post stitches.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• ch = chain
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• ptr = front post treble crochet
• Fsc = foundation single crochet
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat

Special Stitches:

• FPdc (Front Post double crochet) – yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times.
• FPtr (Front Post treble) – yo 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around st indicated, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times.
• FPdc2tog (Front Post double crochet 2 together) – This stitch is effectively worked over 2 sts to create 1 st. *YO, insert hook around next st to be worked, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Rep from * once more around next st, YO and pull through all remaining 3 loops on hook.
• FPdc-V st (Front Post double crochet V stitch) – This stitch is effectively worked over 3 sts. Sk first st, FPdc around next st, sc into same st, FPDC around same st. Sk 3 sts from the sc round below to account for this stitch.
• FSC (foundation single crochet) – This is an alternative to the chain start. I have both left and right handed video tutorials on how to do this on YouTube:
  • For right-handed crocheters – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPHOG4VIi_Q&t=191s
  • For left-handed crocheters – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkTFzCja-A&t=24s

Free Gnarled Oak Crochet Cables Pattern

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Ch 19.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (18 sc)

OR Fsc 18 (18)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 3 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st from row 1, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc into the previous sc from row 1, FPdc around the very next sc from row 1, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 sc, 6 FPdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next FPdc from 2 rows below to be worked, FPdc around next st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 sc, 6 FPdc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 7 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc-V st around next st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, FPdc-V st around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. ( 8 sc, 4 FPdc, 2 FPdc-V sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 9 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in next st, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. ( 10 sc, 8 FPdc sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 11 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, FPtr into next 2 sts, working in front of stitch just made, FPtr into first and then second skipped sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in next st, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. ( 10 sc, 4 FPdc, 4 FPtr)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 13 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in next st, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. ( 10 sc, 8 FPdc)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 15 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc2tog around next 2 FPdc stitches from row 13, Fpdc around next st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next st, FPdc2tog around next 2 FPdc sts from row 13, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 sc, 4 FPdc, 2FPdc2tog)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 17 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, Fpdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 sc, 6 FPdc)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Rows 19 on: Rep rows 5-18 until project has reached 60”.

Wrapping Up the Adventure (Almost!)

With Gnarled Oak, we’ve completed all 11 main sections of the Adventure in Cables Crochet Along. All that’s left is the border, which will tie your unique blanket together beautifully.

This project has been more than just stitches and yarn – it’s been an adventure in creativity, storytelling, and community. Thank you for coming along with Kristine and me on this journey!

Stay tuned for the border release – and get ready to show off your finished Adventure in Cables Blanket. 🧶💜