Super Chunky Cable Knit Blanket Pattern, Free

Chunky Cable Knit Blankets are perfect for snuggling up when the weather turns chilly. Held double, so it’s extra warm & squishy.

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Snuggle up in a cozy cable knit blanket

Get the free Cable Knit Blanket knitting pattern below or purchase the ad-free, downloadable & printable PDF on Etsy, Raverly or LoveCrafts.

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: Six
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
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Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Hold Yarn Double
Cable Stitches
Clean Edge

WHAT’S TO LOVE!?

  • Fun & engaging pattern
  • Super squishy
  • Beautiful texture
  • Video tutorials to help you learn cable stitches

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 848 – 2120 yards (775 – 1938 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, Oatmeal

Learn about super bulky yarn substitutes here (+ video).

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 19 (15mm) Circular Needles with a 40” (100cm) Cable
Extras: Cable Needle, or substitute with a DPN

Gauge

6 STS & 9 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

Sizes

Size / Measurements / # of CO STS / Length / Yarn Required
Lap 29” x 36” (74cm x 91cm) (CO 49 STS) (86 rows) (8-10 skeins)
Baby 36” x 36” (91cm x 91cm) (CO 60 STS) (86 rows) (10-12 skeins)
Toddler 36” x 57” (91cm x 144cm) (CO 60 STS) (136 rows) (14-16 skeins)
Throw 36” x 47” (91cm x 119cm) (CO 60 STS) (116 rows) (12-14 skeins)
Square 42” x 42” (107cm x 107cm) (CO 71 STS) (106 rows) (12-14 skeins)
Twin 36” x 77” (91cm x 196cm) (CO 60 STS) (156 rows) (18-20 skeins)

Picture Details

Blanket Measurements: 42″ wide x 44″ (107cm x 112cm)
Blanket Weight: 4lbs 5.0oz (1950g)

Notes

Not reversible.
CO edge is the width.
Knit using the cable stitch + garter stitch.
Knit holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout.
Knit flat, back & forth using circular needles, circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.

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Cozy cables + coffee

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

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🐶 Leo loves all things knitted! 🐶

CO desired # of STS, see Sizes section above.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 {WS}: WYIF S1PW, K4 *P6, K2, P1, K2* P6, K4, WYIF S1PW

Rows 2, 4, 6 {RS}: K1TBL *K* K1TBL

Row 8 {RS}: K1TBL, K4 *C6F, K5* C6F, K4, K1TBL

Rows 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 {WS}: WYIF S1PW, K4 *P6, K2, P1, K2* P6, K4, WYIF S1PW

Rows 10, 12, 14, 16  {RS}: K1TBL *K15* K6, K4, K1TBL

Row 18 {RS}: K1TBL, K4 *C6F, K5* C6F, K4, K1TBL

Repeat rows 9-18, until desired length, see Size section above.

To end:

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 {WS}: WYIF S1PW, K4 *P6, K2, P1, K2* P6, K4, WYIF S1PW

Rows 2, 4, 6 {RS}: K1TBL *K* K1TBL

Row 8 {RS}: BO in all knit STS

Weave in the ends.

No blocking necessary.

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