We have reached Part 9 of the Adventure in Cables Blanket Crochet Along! Hopefully your crochet cable blanket is coming along nicely and looking gorgeous?! 🎉

This section is called Woodland Wanders, and it’s one of my absolute favorites so far. Inspired by falling leaves along woodland paths in our local national park, this design is simple, elegant, and striking. Even better? It’s one of the quickest sections to work up thanks to its narrow width and straightforward stitch pattern.

The Adventure in Cables Crochet Along is co-hosted by myself and Kristine from Ambassador Crochet. It’s actually the second CAL in our Adventure Blanket Series. These blankets are designed to be more than just crochet projects—they’re a “choose your own adventure” experience!

You can find out more about the first Adventure Blanket Crochet Along (CAL) here

Here’s how it works: As you move through the CAL, you’ll answer a series of fun questions. Each answer determines which section you make next, and together, they build into a lighthearted story that runs alongside your blanket journey. By the end, you’ll have a stunning crochet cable blanket that’s completely unique.

The Woodland Wanders section straddles tradition and modern crochet cables. It’s clean, unisex, elegant, and because of its narrower width, there wasn’t space to do overly complex cables. That makes it approachable, quick, and a yarn saver—while still looking absolutely gorgeous.

Yarn I Used for the Woodland Wanders Section

For my version of Part 9, I used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted in the shade Ivory. This is a #4 (worsted) weight yarn made of 100% wool. It feels wonderfully soft once washed and blocked, and it gave this section an incredible stitch definition that really shows off the cables.

• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
• Shade: Ivory
• Fiber Content: 100% wool
• Weight: #4 / Worsted
• Yardage: approx. 202 yards

This was my very first project using this yarn, and I have to say—I love it! It’s easy to work with, durable, and perfect for a project like this blanket.

Adventure in Cables Blanket Crochet Along

If you’re just joining us—welcome! You can catch up on all the details and sections of the CAL here:

There are two great ways to join in on the Adventure in Cables Crochet Blanket CAL:

• Free on the Blog: Find the roundup with links to all the released sections here.
• Grab the Ebook: If you prefer everything in one place, you can purchase the Adventure in Cables Ebook, which includes:
  • All 22 blanket sections
  • Every adventure question in one printable format
  • Links to every video tutorial
  • A schematic of the blanket layout (printable for color planning!)
  • A fill-in storybook to track your answers and create your unique adventure

The eBook is a fantastic way to have everything neatly together, while still enjoying the interactive experience of this CAL.

Pattern Specifics

• Difficulty Level: Adv Beg/Intermediate – Uses a combination of post stitches that change from row to row, to create the twists
• Yarn Weight and brand : #4 / Worsted – I used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn in ivory – 3.25 oz/92g, 202 yds/185m
• Hook Size: 5mm (H hook) or size needed for yarn used
• Finished Width of Section: Approximately 2″ wide. It is the narrowest of the CAL sections (quick to complete)
• Techniques Used: Crochet cables, post stitches, basic stitches

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• bpdc – back post double crochet
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat

Pattern Notes

• This section is worked flat in rows.
• Turning chains do not count as stitches unless otherwise stated.
• Blocking is recommended to open up the cables and ensure proper size.
• Stitch counts are given at the end of rows where necessary.
• Cable is worked over 5 sts.
• When working FPDC or FPTC you will work into the stitch two rows below.
• Straight cable sections use FPdc. Crossed cable sections use FPtr.
• Odd numbered rows are right side rows, even numbered rows are wrong side rows.
• After Row 3 you will work FPDC or FPTC sts only into FPDC or FPTC sts from the row 2 rows below.
• When working a Front Post stitch this will count as a st against your current row. So for example, ‘SC in the first st, FPDC around next st’ – this FPDC counts as a st so you miss one stitch from the sc row below before working the next sc.

Special Stitches used:

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 a loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times.

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

FPdc2tog (front post double crochet 2 together) – yo, insert hook around next st to be worked, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), sk next st, yo, insert hook around next st to be worked, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook. FPdc2tog completed.

Video Tutorials for this Crochet Cable Blanket Section

I’ve created step-by-step video tutorials to help you work the Woodland Wanders section with confidence. Whether you’re a right-handed or left-handed crocheter, I’ve got you covered.

• Right-Handed Woodland Wanders Video Tutorial
• Left-Handed Woodland Wanders Video Tutorial

Woodland Wanders Free Written Pattern

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Ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. OR Fsc 9 (9)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sc)

Row 3 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc2tog over the next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (1 FPdc2tog, 2 FPdc, 6 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, FPdc around next st,

sc in next st, FPtc around FPdc2tog from row 3, sc in next st, FPtc again around FPdc2tog from row 3, sc in next st, FPdc in next st, sc in last st, turn (2 FPdc, 2 FPtc, 5 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sc)

Row 7: Ch1, sc in first st, FPdc in next st, *sc in next st, FPdc around next st*. Rep from * to * across, turn. (5 sc, 4 FPdc)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 9 on: Rep Rows 3-8 until project has reached 60”.

FO and weave in ends

Final Thoughts

The Woodland Wanders section may be narrow and quick, but it adds such a beautiful, understated detail to your crochet cable blanket. It’s a perfect example of how simple cables can be both modern and timeless, and I love how the stitch definition really pops in wool yarn.

If you’ve been keeping up with the Adventure in Cables CAL, I’d love to see your progress! Share your photos with me on social media and don’t forget to tag both me and Kristine so we can celebrate your progress together.

Happy hooking, adventurers—let’s keep wandering through those woodlands together. 🍂