Cuddling up under a cozy cable blanket is essential when it’s cold and snowy outside. If it’s time to add a beautiful blanket to your living room or give a baby blanket as a gift, take a look at these classic cable blanket knitting patterns for some inspiration and knit one for yourself.
Here’s a quick list of the blanket patterns we’ll look at:
- Umaro from Jared Flood for Brooklyn Tweed
- Norah’s Vintage Afghan by Norah Gaughan for Berroco
- Bonfire by Tin Can Knits
- Shadow Cable Blanket from Bernat
- Jackson’s Blanket by Danielle Chalson
- Hourglass Throw from Bare Naked Wools by Knit Spot
- Beanstalk Throw by Kath Andrews for Knit Picks
- Aran Sampler Throw from Mary Maxim
- Afternoon Nap from Drops Design
- Talon Throw by Jared Flood for Brooklyn Tweed
- Summersweet Blanket by Danielle Chalson
- Cables Go Round from Mary Maxim
- Mystery Afghan from Bernat
- Reversibly Cabled Afghan by Lily Chin for Fiber Trends
- Chunky Cable Blanket by Mrs. Rose Designs
- Twisted Taffy Throw from Red Heart
- Cuddle Me from Drops Design
- Saffron Cables by Kathy Zimmerman for Interweave Knits
- Snuggly Cable Blanket by Daisy Gray Knits
- Cables & Twists Throw from Mary Maxim
- December Fields from Drops Design
- Malabrigo Luxe by Sweater Babe
- Sinead Throw from Berroco
- Cables & Checks from Patons
- Lazy Cable Blanket from Knit & Crochet Ever After
Now let’s take a closer look at each of these cable blanket patterns and decide which one is right for you.
Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. For more information see the disclosure policy.
Umaro
The Umaro blanket has a bit of everything – texture, cables, and lace – that produces an allover pattern of Seed stitch diamonds. So if you like all the things, this is the blanket pattern for you. With instructions to knit a range of sizes using three different Brooklyn Tweed yarn lines, you’ll be able to find the right size blanket for you.
Get the pattern: Umaro
Get the yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Norah’s Vintage Afghan
Sampler blankets are a great way to use up yarn and make a blanket one square at a time (so you don’t have a heavy blanket in your lap while you’re knitting – which isn’t something you want if you’re knitting in the summer!). This beautiful design from Norah Gaughan, features twenty cabled blocks that are worked individually before seaming them all together to create a blanket (the instructions are written and charted).
Get the pattern: Norah’s Vintage Afghan
Get the yarn: Berroco Vintage
Bonfire
Bonfire, from Tin Can Knits, is worked in super bulky yarn so it’s a quick knit. If you want an easy knit, this is the one for you. It’s a Garter stitch blanket that features one cable panel – so there is plenty of mindless knitting with just a bit of added interest.
Get the pattern: Bonfire
Get the yarn: Cascade Lana Grande
Shadow Cable Blanket
The all-over cable texturing creates a plush blanket, especially when it’s worked in Bernat Baby Blanket yarn (a chenille-style yarn which is super soft and squishy). While it’s an all-over pattern, the main body of the pattern is simply Stockinette with cable crossings on only two of the eight rows (so it’s still a solid choice for mindless knitting).
Get the pattern: Shadow Cable Blanket
Get the yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket
Jackson’s Blanket
This timeless pattern features alternating columns of Moss stitch and cables using worsted-weight yarn (and includes instructions for two sizes – a 34.5″ x 27″ stroller blanket and 47.5″ x 35″ throw size blanket). It’s a beautiful piece that would make a great heirloom gift.
Get the pattern: Jackson’s Blanket
Get the yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Merino
Hourglass Throw
The Hourglass Throw knitting pattern comes in three sizes (29″x 36″; 45″x 56″; 61″x 75″) worked in worsted-weight yarn. It features an all-over cable and lace patterning with ribbed borders along two edges and simple rope cables worked at the other two edges. If all-over patterns are your thing, this is a great option that’s easily customized by choosing the appropriate-sized blanket or even changing yarn and needle sizes.
Get the pattern: Hourglass Throw
Get the yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Merino
Beanstalk Throw
This beautiful throw uses super bulky yarn with a finished size of 47″ x 63″. The traditional cable panels form a large, beautifully finished classic design that would be great to cuddle up under on a cold evening. If you love classic cables, this is the blanket pattern for you (it’s also fully charted).
Get the pattern: Beanstalk Throw
Get the yarn: Knit Picks Tuff Puff
Aran Sampler
This Aran Sampler from Mary Maxim yarns uses a worsted-weight yarn and knits up to a finished size of 44″ x 60″. The panels and cables feature classic designs often found in Aran sweaters, like honeycomb cables and large textured diamonds. Finished with tassels, this beautiful blanket would be a wonderful addition to any living room.
Get the pattern: Aran Sampler Throw
Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarn Simply Aran
Afternoon Nap
The Afternoon Nap baby blanket from Drops Design features classic rope cables for the newest member of the family. Like many of the patterns found on Drops Design, instructions are brief and the cables are charted (no written instructions) but the finished project is a classic design that’s beautifully done.
Get the pattern: Afternoon Nap
Get the yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport
Talon Throw
This beautiful throw, which comes in two sizes (37″x 42″ and 42″ x 73″), with an all-over cable design and Garter stitch edging. The edging is incorporated into the design throughout the pattern, which provides another layer of added texture.
One note: the stitch patterns for the throw are charted (no written instructions).
Get the pattern: Talon Throw
Get the yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Summersweet Blanket
This beautifully designed cable blanket features meandering cables with lace motifs within each cable. Even the panels of ribbing have been designed to flow into the cable patterning. This timeless pattern is both written and charted and features instructions for two sizes (a stroller blanket and larger throw size). It would be easy to make a custom-sized blanket by adding more repeats of the cable panel.
Get the pattern: Summersweet Blanket
Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarn 100% Wool Worsted
Cables Go Round
This pretty baby blanket is unique – it’s worked in the round (the finished blanket has a 41″ diameter). The rope cables twist and turn across the fabric creating diamond shapes. Each section of diamonds offers a bit of textural interest and variety with Garter stitch, Seed stitch, and twisted rib panels.
One note: there are no charts – the pattern provides written instructions only.
Get the pattern: Cables Go Round
Get the yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted
Mystery Afghan
The Bernat Mystery Afghan is another sampler afghan, each square worked individually before being seamed. While there are cables, this afghan also features other textured designs and some lace. Each block includes both written and charted instructions.
Get the pattern: Mystery Afghan
Get the yarn: Bernat Satin
Reversibly Cabled Afghan
This afghan uses Lily Chin’s reversible cable techniques so both sides are beautiful (finished size is 48″ x 58″). Cables begin at the cast-on edge and the panels run the length of the afghan. Each cable panel is different enough to provide a bit of interest while knitting the pattern.
Get the pattern: Reversibly Cabled Afghan
Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarn 100% Wool Worsted
Chunky Cable Blanket
This worsted/aran-weight blanket features double cables, ribbed bands, and Garter stitch edging in a nice size for a baby blanket or small throw. The cables flow out of the cast-on edge and ribbed bands (which is a thoughtful feature) and the Garter stitch edging keeps the blanket from curling at the edges.
Get the pattern: Chunky Cable Blanket
Get the yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran
Twisted Taffy Throw
The Twisted Taffy Throw features basic cable patterns but uses three strands of Red Heart Soft yarn held together so it works up quickly. The finished size is 45″ x 56″ and the pattern includes charts as well as written instructions for the cable stitches (and also includes instructions for a pillow cover).
Get the pattern: Twisted Taffy Throw
Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarn Simply Aran
Cuddle Me
Worked in Drops Polaris, a super chunky yarn, this blanket knits up quickly (with a finished size of 39 3/8″ x 63”). With Garter stitch edgings and basic cable crossings, this is a great introduction to the brief instructions you’ll find with Drops Designs patterns.
Get the pattern: Cuddle Me
Get the yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Saffron Cables
The cables in this cozy blanket are oversized and textured. The cable ropes weave in and out on a background of reverse Stockinette stitch with Seed stitch borders and as an added texture in some of the cable diamonds. The finished blanket is 48″ x 60″.
Get the pattern: Saffron Cables
Get the yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Snuggly Cable Blanket
This pretty blanket features rope cables on a background of Garter stitch. It uses bulky yarn held double so it’s a quick-knit blanket with finished measurements of 44″ x 60″.
Get the pattern: Snuggly Cable Blanket
Get the yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Cables & Twists Throw
Like a sampler afghan, each of these panels is knit individually and then seamed together so you could choose a different color for each panel for a very colorful blanket or use neutral colors for a more everyday look. The panels feature some simple cables but some are more involved (so may not be so great for mindless knitting). Finished measurements for this throw are 48″ x 60″.
Get the pattern: Cables & Twists Throw
Get the yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural
December Fields
December Fields is another sampler afghan worked in squares. It uses two strands of Drops Air (a beautiful alpaca blend yarn). Along with cables you’ll also work mock Fisherman’s rib and bobbles. The stitch patterns are charted (no written instructions).
Get the pattern: December Fields
Get the yarn: Cascade Highland Duo
Malabrigo Luxe
The more complicated intertwined cable design sits in a background of reverse Stockinette stitches with panels of Stockinette and Garter stitch edgings. The pattern includes two sizes – a baby blanket (30″ x 30.75″) and a throw (48″ x 57.25″)
Get the pattern: Malabrigo Luxe
Get the yarn: Malabrigo Worsted
Sinead Throw
The rope cable panels feature a ribbed edging and a reverse Stockinette stitch background between the cables. The finished throw is 48″ x 60″. One note – there are no charts for the cable pattern, written instructions only. After the throw is finished, stitches are picked up along each of the two sides and worked in K1P1 rib.
Get the pattern: Sinead Throw
Get the yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool
Cables & Checks
The Patons Cables & Checks blanket is worked in vertical strips that are then seamed together before border stitches are picked up and worked in Garter stitch (each edge is worked individually). Finished measurements for the blanket are 35″ x 45″ and the pattern also includes instructions for a pillow. No charts for this knitting pattern – written instructions only.
Get the pattern: Cables & Checks
Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
Lazy Cable Blanket
The Lazy Cable Blanket features an all-over loose cable pattern with a Seed stitch border worked in super bulky yarn. The cables provide texture and interest without all the work of more intricate cable patterns. Written and charted instructions are included. Finished measurements for this blanket are 69″ x 57″.
Get the pattern: Lazy Cable Blanket
Get the yarn: Bernat Blanket
More Knitting Project Ideas
- 10 Interesting Mosaic Blanket Knitting Patterns
- 20 Fun Stash Busting Blanket Knitting Patterns
- 10 Easy Absolute Beginner Knitting Patterns