Video Tutorial + Free Crochet Pattern for The Cable Throw
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This pattern isn't that complicated once you get the hang of it, but figuring out the cables can be tricky without a visual aid.
See the video below for a video tutorial that corresponds with Row 4 of The Cable Throw pattern. This video covers the section of the pattern highlighted below.
Row 4: Dc into first 4 sts. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. *Fpdc in next 4 sts, sk 4 sts, fptc in next 4 sts. Reaching BEHIND the 4 fptc just made, work 4 fptc into the 4 skipped sts. Dc in next stitch. Sk1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Repeat from * until 3 sts remain. Dc in remaining 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
See the video below for a video tutorial that corresponds with Row 6 of The Cable Throw pattern. This video covers the section of the pattern highlighted below.
Row 6: Dc into first 4 sts. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. *Sk 4 sts, fptc into next 4 sts, reaching IN FRONT of the 4 sts just made, work 4 fptc into first 4 sts, fpdc into next 4 sts. Dc. Sk1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Repeat from * until 3 sts remain. Dc in remaining 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
The Cable Throw- Crochet Pattern
Materials
Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease in Antler, 23 skeins
Size H (8- 5.00mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Size
Standard throw, 50”x 60"
Abbreviations
* repeat from * until indicated
ch chain
st(s) stitch(es)
sk skip
ss slip stitch
rss reverse slip stitch
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
fpdc front post double crochet
bpdc back post double crochet
fptc front post treble crochet
bptc back post treble crochet
Pattern
Ch 224
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, DC across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Dc into first 4 sts. Fpdc in next 2 sts, dc, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc. *work 12 fpdc, dc, 2 fpdc, dc, 2 fpdc, dc. Repeat from * across until 3 sts remain. Dc in last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Dc into first 4 sts. Work 2 bpdc, dc, 2 bpdc, dc. *Work 12 bpdc. Dc, 2 bpdc, dc, 2 bpdc, dc. Repeat from * across until 3 stitches remain. Dc in last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Dc into first 4 sts. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. *Fpdc in next 4 sts, sk 4 sts, fptc in next 4 sts. Reaching BEHIND the 4 fptc just made, work 4 fptc into the 4 skipped sts. Dc in next stitch. Sk1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Repeat from * until 3 sts remain. Dc in remaining 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Dc into first 4 sts. Work 2 bpdc, dc, 2 bpdc, dc. *Work 12 bpdc. Dc, 2 bpdc, dc, 2 bpdc, dc. Repeat from * across until 3 stitches remain. Dc in last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 6: Dc into first 4 sts. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. *Sk 4 sts, fptc into next 4 sts, reaching IN FRONT of the 4 sts just made, work 4 fptc into first 4 sts, fpdc into next 4 sts. Dc. Sk1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Sk 1 st, fpdc. Fpdc in skipped st. Dc. Repeat from * until 3 sts remain. Dc in remaining 3 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Repeat rows 3-6, 37 times.
Row 155: Dc across.
Border
Round 1: Sc around perimeter of blanket, working 3 sc into each corner. Chain 2.
Round 2: Dc around, working 3 dc into each corner.
Round 3: Rss around. Fasten off.