Chunky Cable Knit Blanket Pattern (Free Easy Throw)
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The blanket is really huge and squishy, perfect for those cold autumn/winter days.
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Cable Knit Blanket Pattern
Notes
Skill Level – Intermediate
The blanket knits up fairly quickly, and the cable twist design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
The blanket is made up of simple cables that should be easy enough if it is your first time knitting cables and using circular needles.
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Size Information
Gauge
10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 4 sts and 6 rows in stocking stitch.
Size
Length = 70 inches/178 cm
Width = 66 inches/168 cm
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- Super bulky yarn/super chunky/18-20 ply – Knit with two strands together.
- If knitting with a single strand – you will need jumbo-weight yarn.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
- Yarn Art Alpine Alpaca (150g/5,28oz/120m/131.23 yds) in the color beige 430 x 13 skeins
- Total yardage for blanket = 1,706 yds.
- Substitute yarn suggestion: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
- Substitute yarn suggestion: Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 10 Value Pack
- Substitute yarn suggestion: Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack
- For more yarn substitutes, please see the info further up in this post.
Needles
- 25 mm (US 50) 40″/100 cm circular knitting needles
- Cable needle – (could use a straight 20 mm (US 36) or a 25 mm (US 50) knitting needle)
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- CO – Cast on
- Cont – Continue
- C6F – (K3+3), slip the next 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, K3 from the left-hand needle, then knit 3 from the cable needle.
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong side
Cable Knit Blanket Pattern
With two strands held together – Cast on 78 sts (do not join in the round)
Rows 1-3: Knit to the end of the row.
Next, start the cable pattern:
- Row 1 (RS): K6 (edge), *P3, K6, rep from * to last 9 sts, P3, K6.
- Row 2 (WS): K6 (edge), K3, *P6, K3, rep from * to last 6 sts, K6.
- Row 3: K6 (edge), *P3, K6, rep from * to last 9 sts, P3, K6.
- Row 4: K6 (edge), K3, *P6, K3, rep from * to last 6 sts, K6.
- Row 5: K6 (edge), *P3, K6, rep from * to last 9 sts, P3, K6.
- Row 6: K6 (edge), K3, *P6, K3, rep from * to last 6 sts, K6.
- Row 7: (Cable row) K6 (edge), *P3, C6F, rep from * to last 9 sts, P3, K6.
- Row 8: K6 (edge), K3, *P6, K3, rep from * to last 6 sts, K6.
These 8 rows form the pattern.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have completed rows 1-8 = 10 times.
Cont in cable pattern for a further 6 rows (rows 1-6 only).
Knit 3 rows.
Cast off.
Weave in all loose ends.
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Knit Using A Simple 6-Stitch Cable Pattern
This pattern is perfect if you’re looking for an easy, quick pattern to work on while watching a show or listening to a podcast.
You’ll use knit and purl stitches to form the 6-stitch cable pattern.
The cable is an easy one to knit, so if you have never cabled before, don’t worry; it is really simple – you can do it!
The front of your work will look different from the back, as the columns of cables will be raised on the right side of the knitted fabric.
Making Your Own Cable Throw Blanket
The cables in the blanket form an intricate design that looks more complicated than it is.
You will follow an 8-row repeat throughout the pattern, knitting extra stitches for the borders on either side.
This cable pattern is known as a 6-stitch cable to the left.
If you are new to cables, this is a great pattern to try out; it’s a quick knit and the right size to lay on your bed or sofa.
This Chunky Blanket Knits Up Faster Than Most!
Chunky knit blankets are just everywhere right now and make great throws for your home.
You can make this blanket fairly fast, which makes it a beautiful throw for gift giving to family members.
Cozy and snuggly, it is large enough for two or three if you include the cat or dog.
Knit with a soft alpaca wool blend, this really is a blanket that you will want to make!
The Needles
- I used 25 mm (US 50) 40″ circular knitting needles for this pattern.
- They are huge needles and easy to work with.
- Fantastic for making throw blankets and scarves.
- I did not have a cable needle this large, so I used a 20 mm (US 36) needle as my cable needle.
- If you have a 25 mm (US 50) straight needle – I would recommend using that for the cable stitches.
The Yarn
- I used Yarn Art Alpine Alpaca in the color beige (430) for the blanket.
- This yarn is an alpaca/wool/acrylic blend and is very soft to the touch.
- This yarn is super bulky/super chunky/18-20 ply, and I knit with two strands together for the blanket.
- If you use jumbo weight yarn, then you should knit with a single strand only.
Yarn Substitutes
You can substitute this yarn with any yarn that is super bulky weight.
You can find a full list of yarn substitutes here.
Here are some examples:
- Lion Brand – Wool-Ease Thick and Quick.
- Novita – Folk
- Stylecraft – Swift Knit
- Grundl – Alaska
- Big Twist Yarns – Natural Blend
- Buttercream – Luxe Craft Alpaca Solid
- Mary Maxim – Starlette Chunky
- Yarn Bee – Effortless Super Bulky
- Lion Brand – Hometown USA
- Patons (Australia) – Super Quick
- Bergere De France – Recyclaine
- Red heart yarn also has many choices.
- Bernat maker home dec.
More Knitted Blanket Patterns
This blanket pattern is a great way for advanced beginners to learn how to knit classic cables.
For more free blanket patterns, please take a look at these posts:
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- Easy Squishy Throw Blanket Pattern
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For more cable knits, you may like this post – 17+ Cable Knitting Patterns You Will Love!
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch
- How to knit with two strands of yarn together
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Happy Knitting!
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