Knitting and Crochet Pattern: Cozy Cabled Blanket

This cozy cabled blanket is the perfect project to keep you warm on those chilly nights. With its beautiful cable pattern and chunky yarn, it's not only stylish but super snuggly as well. Whether you're a beginner or advanced knitter or crocheter, this pattern is sure to be a hit!

Materials:

• Needles (US Size 10 / UK Size 7 / 6 mm)
• Yarn (Chunky weight yarn, approximately 800 yards / 732 meters)
• Cable needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Cast on 120 stitches.
2. Row 1: *Knit 4, purl 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
3. Row 2: *Purl 4, knit 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
4. Continue repeating rows 1 and 2 until the blanket measures approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the cast on edge.
5. Switch to the cable pattern:

Row 1 (Right side): *Purl 4, slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 2 (Wrong side): *Knit 4, purl 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 3: *Purl 4, knit 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 4: *Knit 4, purl 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Continue repeating rows 1-4 until the cable pattern section measures approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) from the cast on edge.

Switch back to the ribbing pattern:

6. *Knit 4, purl 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
7. *Purl 4, knit 4,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
8. Continue repeating rows 6 and 7 until the blanket measures approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) in total length.
9. Bind off all stitches.
10. Weave in any loose ends.

Finishing:

Block the blanket to your desired measurements, following the instructions on your yarn label. This will help to even out the stitches and give the blanket a polished look.

Once blocked, your cozy cabled blanket is ready to keep you warm and stylish. Curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea and enjoy the fruits of your knitting or crochet labor!