Woodland Whispers Crochet Blanket Section – Free Pattern with Easy Crochet Cables

Welcome to the Adventure in Cables Blanket Crochet Along! 🎉 Kristine from Ambassador Crochet and I are so excited to bring you the second blanket in our Adventure Blanket Series Crochet Alongs. This time, we’re diving into the wonderful world of easy crochet cables—a technique that looks intricate and textured but is much more beginner-friendly than it first appears.

Each week, we will both release 2 sections of our blankets. The one you work will depend upon the answer to the question for that section. By the end, you’ll have a truly stunning heirloom to keep or gift. If you’ve been wanting to try cables (without the headache), this CAL is the perfect opportunity.

Section One: Woodland Whispers

To kick things off, I’m sharing my very first section of the blanket: Woodland Whispers. 🌲✨

This design is a traditional take on crochet cables and may look familiar if you remember the cabled owl patterns that were wildly popular a few years ago. The stitch combination has been a favorite among designers and crocheters for many years—and for good reason. It’s timeless, textured, and adds so much character to a blanket.

Don’t worry if you’ve never tried crochet cables before—this section is designed to be approachable, and I’ll walk you through every step.

Yarn I Used

For my version, I decided to spoil myself. 🧶 I used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted and this section was made in the shade Windsor.

• Weight: #4 Worsted
• Fiber: 100% wool
• Why I chose it: It’s luxuriously soft, easy to work with, and becomes even more beautiful once washed. Since this blanket will be a long-term treasure, I wanted a yarn that felt special and durable (I knew that it was going to be a special one!)

Of course, you can use any worsted-weight yarn you love, but if you want that buttery softness, stitch definition and have a few extra pennies that you can spend on yarn, I highly recommend giving Rowan Pure Wool Superwash a try.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

I know cables can feel intimidating if you’ve never tried them before, so I’ve created step-by-step video tutorials for both left-handed and right-handed crocheters. These videos will guide you through the Woodland Whispers section from start to finish.

Join the Adventure in Cables CAL

There are two ways to crochet along with us:

1. Free on the Blog – Each section will be released week by week on the designer’s blog. You can follow along by visiting the CAL roundup post here:
   👉 https://ambassadorcrochet.com/how-to-crochet-cables-adventure-in-cables-blanket
2. The Complete eBook – For those who want everything in one beautifully organized file, we’ve put together a paid eBook. This includes:
   • All 22 featured sections in one place
   • A blanket schematic (so you can color in and plan your palette!)
   • Links to all video tutorials
   • A set of Adventure Questions to help you decide the order of your sections
   • A story for you to fill in as you crochet, turning your blanket into a one-of-a-kind keepsake

👉 If you want to check out the e-book click here

Before we get to the free pattern, there are some things you need to know:

• Written in US terms.
• Ch1 start does not count as a st unless stated otherwise.
• You work the repeat for each vertical blanket section until it is 60″ long or as long as desired.
• Be sure not to work your cable stitches too tight as it will pull and warp your project!
• When working FPDC or FPTC you will work into the stitch two rows below e.g. you are working row 7 so you work your front posts into the stitches from row 5.
• Straight cable sections use FPdc. Crossed cable sections use FPtr.
• The odd numbered rows are the right side of the work.
• Stitch counts are given at the end of each row.
• 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:

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPHOG4VIi_Q&t=191s For left-handed crocheters – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkTFzCja-A&t=24s

Free Written Pattern – Woodland Whispers Section

Now let’s get to the part you’ve been waiting for the free written pattern for the Woodland Whispers section.

Don’t forget – if you need the videos they are linked above!

Ch 18.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.  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 st, FPDC around next 5 sts, sc in next st, FPdc around next 5 sts, sc in next st, FPDC around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 FPdc, 5 sc)

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

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next st, sk 3 sts, FPTC in next 2 sts, working behind the FPTC just made FPTC around the 1st, 2nd and then the 3rd sk’d st, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, FPTC around the next 3 sts, working in front of these FPTC sts, FPTC in first sk’d st and then the 2nd sk’d st, sc in next st, FPDC around next st, sc in last st, turn. (12 FPdc, 5 sc)

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

Row 7: Rep Row 3

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

Row 9: Rep Row 5

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

Row 11: Repeat Row 3.

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

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

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

Row 15: Rep Row 3

Rows 16-on: Repeat Rows 4-15 until project has reached 60”.

FO and weave in ends.

Ready to Crochet Along?

I can’t wait to see your Woodland Whispers sections start taking shape! Be sure to share your progress in my FB group and on social media with our official hashtag (#adventureblanketCAL) so we can cheer you on. Remember—this isn’t just about making a blanket. It’s about learning, connecting, and creating something truly special together.

Let’s get started on this adventure in cables! 💕