Keep baby snuggled and cozy in the braided cables crochet baby blanket, this beautiful blanket has been made in two pretty colours of pink and white but would look lovely in any pastel shades.
The free braided cables crochet baby blanket has been written using a light worsted (double knitting for UK) yarn. Multiples have been included in the pattern so you can make the pattern bigger if you wish too.
It’s worked with single crochet and chain loops stitch and is quite an easy design once you get going with it, hope you enjoy making the braided cables baby blanket for your friends, family and your own babies.
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Formats
This gorgeous pattern is written in two easy formats for USA crocheters and UK crafters.
Abbreviations UK & USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet – sc
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch – sl st
Best Yarn
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn in the pattern materials section.
Crochet with the braided loops stitch, I have used Stylecraft Special double knitting in two colours for the braided cables crochet baby blanket, this can be substituted with a light worsted yarn.
Crochet Hook Size
Pattern asks for a 5.00mm crochet hook, but you can if you want use a larger or smaller hook to change the size of this free crochet baby blanket.
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Braided Cables Crochet Baby Blanket UK
Pattern Number CNC489
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Size to fit: 26.5 x 28.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
350 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 1
250 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 2
5.00mm crochet hook
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 1 (you can also use a thicker yarn and larger hooks size to make the blanket bigger)
Make 97ch loosely, (RS) work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (96dc)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into next dc, make 14ch, * 1dc into the next 4dc, make 14ch, * rpt from * to * until the last 2dc, work 1dc into each dc. Turn. (24, loops)
3rd Row – Missing all the ch loops and pushing them to the front of your work, make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
4th to 6th Rows – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Rpt the 2nd to 6th Rows changing colour for each block until 29 blocks have been made. Turn.
Pull each chain loop through the one below to connect them (see pic)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * working over the ch loop, work 1dc into next dc, work 1dc into each of 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc and 14ch loop, working over the ch loop, work 1dc into next dc, 1dc into each of last 2dc. DNT.
Edging – 1ch, working dc evenly into row ends along both sides of blanket. Fasten off.
Border – With RS facing working 3dc into the corners, start on any corner make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Turning at the end of each row and working 3dc into corners, work 3 more rows of dc.
Sprig Edge Row – 1ch, (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * miss 2dc, (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into next dc, * rpt from * to * around blanket to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
USA format below:-
Braided Cables Crochet Baby Blanket USA
Pattern Number CNC489
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Size to fit: 26.5 x 28.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
350 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 1
250 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
5.00mm crochet hook
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 1 (you can also use a thicker yarn and larger hooks size to make the blanket bigger)
ch97 loosely, (RS) work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (96sc)
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in next sc, ch14, * 1sc in the next 4sc, ch14, * rpt from * to * until the last 2sc, work 1sc in each sc. Turn. (24, loops)
3rd Row – Skipping all the ch loops and pushing them to the front of your work, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
4th to 6th Rows – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt the 2nd to 6th Rows changing color for each block until 29 blocks have been made. Turn.
Pull each chain loop through the one below to connect them (see pic)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * working over the ch loop, work 1sc in next sc, work 1sc in each of 3sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc and ch14 loop, working over the ch loop, work 1sc in next sc, 1sc in each of last 2sc. DNT.
Edging – ch1, working sc evenly in row ends along both sides of blanket. Fasten off.
Border – With RS facing working 3sc in the corners, start on any corner ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Turning at the end of each row and working 3sc in corners, work 3 more rows of sc.
Sprig Edge Row – ch1, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * skip 2sc, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * around blanket to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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