Crochet cables have a way of looking timeless, textured, and downright magical — and in this section of our Adventure in Cables Crochet Blanket, you’ll see exactly why. Welcome to Trailblazers Path, Part 8 of the Modern Adventure in Cables Crochet Along!

This crochet cable blanket section was inspired by twisting trails that meander through hills and valleys. It’s a modern take on traditional cables, and though it looks intricate, it’s surprisingly easy once you get the rhythm.

About the Adventure in Cables Crochet Along

The Adventure in Cables Crochet Blanket is no ordinary crochet project. This is the second CAL in our Adventure Blanket Series, hosted by myself and Kristine from Ambassador Crochet. You can find the first Adventure Blanket here or by clicking the photo below!

The concept for both blankets is simple but so much fun: as you crochet, you’ll answer a series of playful “choose-your-own-adventure” style questions. Each answer leads you to a different section of the blanket, so by the end you’ll have not only a unique crochet cable blanket but also a funny little story that reflects your journey.

Every Monday and Thursday, Kristine and I release a new section of the Adventure in Cables crochet along. Which one you crochet next depends entirely on how you answer that day’s question! It’s part crochet, part storytelling, and all about making the process just as enjoyable as the finished blanket.

Section 8: Trailblazers Path

Trailblazers Path is a modern crochet cable design that twists and leans, just like trails through the countryside. I’ll admit, the leaning played with my eyes a little when I first worked it up! But after a few repeats, the pattern straightens itself out beautifully and the effect is stunning.

This section proves that crochet cables don’t have to be complicated or fussy to make a big impact. Once you get through the set-up row for the cables (Row 2), the rest of the pattern is a breeze — you’ll simply be working front post stitches into the front post stitches of the row below. No hunting around for the correct single crochet to start a cable section, and no extra brain-work. Just smooth, rhythmic stitches that build texture row after row.

It’s modern, it’s bold, and it works up quickly.

Yarn I Used

For my Trailblazers Path section, I used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted in the shade Gold. This is a #4 weight yarn that is 100% superwash wool — incredibly soft once washed, durable, and a joy to crochet with.

• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
• Weight: #4 (Worsted/Aran)
• Fiber: 100% wool
• Amount used: approx. 347 yards

This yarn has excellent stitch definition, which makes the cables pop beautifully in this crochet blanket section.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

Whether you’re a left-handed or right-handed crocheter, I’ve got you covered! I’ve created detailed video tutorials walking you through Trailblazers Path step by step.

👉 Watch the Right-Handed Tutorial
👉 Watch the Left-Handed Tutorial

Join the Crochet Along

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

Pattern Specifics:

Abbreviations used:

• ch – chain
• FPdc – Front Post double crochet
• FPtr – Front Post treble
• FSC – Foundation Single Crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over

Difficulty: Adv Beg/Intermediate – Uses a combination of post stitches that change from row to row, to create the twists

Sample used: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn 5.6 oz/158g, 347 yds/318m

Notes:

• 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 FPtr sts only into FPdc or FPtr 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:

• 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.
• 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://youtu.be/wPHOG4VIi_Q?si=thEmqacUO3jBTS7l&t=1296
  • For left-handed crocheters https://youtu.be/UqkTFzCja-A?si=oCt3E4Jdu0XtsqoT&t=1382

Free Written Pattern

And of course, here’s the free written pattern for Trailblazers Path, Part 8 of the Modern Adventure in Cables Crochet Cable Blanket:

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Ch 18.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (17 sc)

OR FSC 17 (17)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 3 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, sk 2 st, FPtr around next 2 sts, working in front of the FPtr just made, FPtr into first then second skipped st, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 2 FPdc, 4 FPtr sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts (these will be the ‘hidden’ FPtr from row 3), sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 6 sts, sk 2 FPdc sts, FPtr around next 2 FPdc from row 15, working in front of these FPtr in the first and then the second skipped FPdc from row 15, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st. Turn. (11 sc, 2 FPdc, 4 FPtr)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts (these will be the ‘hidden’ FPtr from row 17), sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 25: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 27: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 28: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 29: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 6 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (11 sc, 6 FPdc,)

Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 31 on: Rep rows 3-30 until project has reached 60”.

Note: ending with row 3 or 17 will give you symmetry at the start and end of your section.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been nervous about trying cables, Trailblazers Path is the perfect place to start. The rhythm is straightforward, the results are dramatic, and it adds a beautiful twist to your crochet cable blanket.

Remember — this is only one stop on the Adventure in Cables journey. Keep following along, keep answering those fun questions, and watch your unique blanket (and story!) come to life.