Master Easy Crochet Cable Stitch with Adventure Blanket CAL Part 3 Tutorial
Welcome to the next part of our Adventure Blanket CAL! In this section, we’ll be exploring a crochet cable stitch. But don’t worry, we’re keeping it simple with easy cable stitches that won’t give you too much trouble.
This part is great for beginners who are comfortable with the basic stitches and are looking to improve, and for more experienced crocheters alike. We’ll walk you through each step clearly, and for extra help, there are video tutorials for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters below.
You’ll need to know a few key stitches like half double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, and treble crochets (US terms), but don’t stress – everything’s explained in the videos.
So, let’s grab our hooks and get started on this Celtic-inspired section of the Adventure Blanket CAL!
The 3rd section of the free Adventure Blanket CAL. This free blanket pattern event is a collaboration between myself and Kristine from Ambassador Crochet. We wanted to create a project that was fun, rewarding and absolutely an adventure! Check out the roundup post for the other sections available and how this event works.
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Inspiration behind the design and the Adventure Blanket CAL
The idea for this design comes from the beauty of crochet cables. There’s something about the twists and turns of cable stitches that people find irresistible. They captivate crocheters around the world.
However, the truth is far from it. While crochet cable stitch designs can indeed be intricate, mastering them doesn’t require a degree in rocket science. While some cable designs are intricate, they’re not all overly complex. With a little guidance and practice, you can crochet fantastic cables too!
Construction of the design
For this blanket section, you’ll be working the crochet cable stitches flat in rows. Using front and back post stitches, we create the 3D texture that gives the cables their distinct look.
Don’t worry if you’re new to this technique – there’s only one twist section in each repeat, so you’ll pick it up quickly.
The linked videos below guide you through each stitch step by step, so don’t let intimidation hold you back from giving this a try!
The Yarn
As with all of my sections in this CAL I have used Sirdar Country Classic Worsted.
This shade is Moss. It is a perfect green colour that I just fell in love with.
This yarn is 50% merino wool and 50% acrylic so if you have a wool allergy it may not be suitable for you. But the wool / acrylic combination means that it is slightly easier to wash and dry than pure wools can be.
Get the PDF e-book!
You can purchase the ad-free PDF e-book for all 20 of the sections featured in the Adventure Blanket CAL by clicking the button below:
Included in the e-book are:
- all 20 sections featured in the free CAL
- 5 BONUS sections – giving you 25 sections in total and over 33,000 possible blanket combinations!
- Divider section instructions
- Border instructions
- a document with a list of all of the video links for each section should you need it (all videos will be included by 20th May 2024).
During the free crochet along the ebook will be $12.99 but the price will increase to $15.99 once the CAL ends.
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The pattern specifics:
Materials:
| Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – I used approximately 297 yards of Sirdar Country Classic worsted. 5mm hook Scissors Tapestry Needle Stitch Markers optional to mark first or last stitch of the row. |
Gauge:
Not important for this project – a relaxed tension will work out just fine! You just have to be consistent with your tension so that it matches parts 1 and 2.
Sizing:
approximately 48” wide by 5” tall unblocked.
Abbreviations used:
Ch(s)–chain(s)
St(s)–stitch(es)
rep—repeat
Hdc – half double crochet
Fpdc – front post double crochet
Bpdc – back post double crochet
Fptc – Front post treble crochet
*to* – repeat between the * and * FO—fasten off
YO—yarn over
Other notes:
| Written in US terms. Ch1 start does not count as a st unless stated otherwise. To amend the length of your strip adjust your starting row by multiples of 8 stitches. You start this strip on the right side, and end with the wrong side facing you. The odd numbered rows are the right side of the work. |
Video tutorials for this crochet cable stitch blanket section:
I have video tutorials to walk you through the whole pattern, including the special stitches.
Special Stitches:
Front post double crochets:
This is a double crochet but instead of working into the front and back loops of the stitch below you insert your hook from the front to the back and back out of the front of the post of the stitch below.
Front post treble crochet:
This is worked the same as the fpdc, except you follow the process for the treble crochet, so would YO twice before placing your hook from the front to the back and back out of the front of the post of the stitch below, YO and pull through, [YO and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times.
Back post half double crochets:
This is a double crochet but instead of working into the front and back loops of the stitch below you insert your hook from the back to the front and back out of the back of the post of the stitch below.
This can feel a little awkward until you have done a couple.
The Pattern:
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Row 1 (if you are starting a new project):
Ch 202 and hdc in third ch from hook and each ch across (200) OR Fhdc 200 (200)
Row 1 (As a blanket strip not being used as the first strip):
Ch1, hdc in first st and each st across. (200)
Row 2: CH1, turn, hdc in first 2 sts, bpdc in next 4 sts, *hdc in next 4 sts, bpdc in next 4 sts.* Rep from * to * until you have 2 sts left. Hdc in last 2 sts. (200)
Row 3: Ch1, turn, hdc in first 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *hdc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts.* Rep from * to * until you have 2 sts left. Hdc in last 2 sts. (200)
Row 4: Rep row 2
Row 5: CH1, turn, hdc in first 2 sts, sk 2 sts, fptc in next 2 sts, working in front of the sts just made, fptc in the 2 skipped sts, *hdc in next 4 sts, sk 2 sts fptc in next 2 sts, working in front of the sts just made, fptc in the 2 skipped sts*. Rep from * to * across until your have 2 sts remaining, hdc in last 2 sts.
Note: in this row your hdc sts will sit on top of the hdc sts from the previous row.
Row 6: CH1, turn, hdc in first 2 sts, bpdc in next 4 sts, *hdc in next 4 sts, bpdc in next 4 sts.* Rep from * to * until you have 2 sts left. Hdc in last 2 sts. (200)
Rows 7-15: Rep rows 3-6.
FO and weave in ends.
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