Free Knitting Pattern for a Cabled Baby Blanket that Works Up Quick

This free knitting pattern for a cabled baby blanket works up pretty quick and you will be so very proud of it when it is completed.



Cable knit is a favorite in sweaters and is sure to be well-loved in blanket form.

So many of my friends shy away from cables because they look so complicated but really, by taking one stitch at a time and with a good, clear set of instructions (plus a video demo) even a beginner can manage them.

Free Knitting Pattern for a Cabled Baby Blanket



Easy free cabled baby blanket knitting pattern with border. Cable knit baby blanket knitting pattern for a boy or girl

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Suggested Yarns, Materials, Needle Size and Gauge

Yarn: 1 pound (16 ounces) superior double knitting yarn.

Cable definition, softness and laundering performance depend heavily on fiber choice, so consult this guide to the best yarn for knitting a baby blanket before purchasing the full pound required for this pattern.

Knitting Needle Size: Two (2) size number 6 knitting needles with one of the needles having points at both ends.

Measurements of Completed Baby Blanket:30 inches X 35 inches

Recommended Gauge/Tension: 4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch

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