Celtic Braided Throw

[@aineoloughlin]

I made the Hearts Throw for my mother and I would like to keep this one for myself. However my younger sister is gonna plead for this. Thank you Bonnie for inspiring to keep busy and creative when MS has taken a lot from me. I love your work. Keep shining. From Áine in Galway, Ireland xxx

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Praying right now for you Aine. Thank you so very much for your kind encouragement. May you be able to continue to do what your heart desires, by the grace of God.

[@roxanearomando593]

I absolutely love your designs. I have made many. This one, I must say, is the crown jewel! I too, love larger afghans, not to say I haven't made many of your baby afghans, but this one will be on my hook as soon as the yarn arrives. Thank you Bonnie for sharing your techniques and wonderful designs with the yarn community. You are a blessing to us! God Bless. ❤

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your kind encouragement Roxane!

[@plantsinner5072]

Thank you Bonnie! This is going to keep me busy and I'm really enjoying it so far. Thank you for being such a good and patient teacher 🤗. I know you put a lot of hard work into this. I appreciate you so much!❤ What a great gift you have.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you so very much for your kind works!

[@nellytt9595]

Thank you Bonnie for sharing this beautiful pattern. It is absolutely gorgeous. Be well.

[@dacogray9545]

Exquisite Celtic Braided Throw! Crochet cables intimidated me for years since I began crocheting about five years ago. But this year, I challenged myself to learn to crochet cables with the aide of your awesome videos and I’ve become quite successful. I will challenge myself yet again with this pattern. Thank you for helping me conquer crochet cables!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

My pleasure!

[@Itsyarntime]

This blanket is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@hollijeanfallbeck9390]

This is absolutely gorgeous

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Holli Jean!

[@JudyStowers]

Thank you so much for sharing with all of us love it. May God continue to bless you.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Judy!

[@evacsuka5093]

Thank you Bonnie for sharing your amazing designs. I made few of your throws and I absolutely loved them. I also made as a gift the autumn cabled throw (in the same color) for my sister and this one, I definitely will make it - for myself. Thank you again for your generosity.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your kind encouragement Eva! So glad you are enjoying these.

[@NonnaE828]

This throw is absolutely stunning!

[@ireneritter726]

OMG!!! Absolutely breathtaking

[@maryannnordhauser3636]

Absolutely perfect for my next project!!!!! Thank you, Bonnie

[@kgs2280]

Wow…this is a knock-out design! I can’t wait to make it. Thank you!

[@marina1034]

Finally a large throw t❤his is stunning

[@joydaigle90]

I feel like placing markers in between the cables at first would help me alot keep track of whice cable I'm on. All of your blankets are beautiful and I need to pick one to start.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Joy! Yes, stitch markers, and definitely a notebook to track the rows you are on, especially if not using the written pattern would be helpful.

[@etyc8968]

Thank you Bonnie for always giving new lessons that are very unique and beautiful.,also subtitel ..You are a very good teacher.. Best regards from Indonesia 🙏🙏

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your kind encouragement! Blessings...

[@deerager4191]

I’m so glad to find a new pattern I just love your designs

[@FireflyBakerySweets]

Oh wow! This is beautiful! Some of those stitches seem so complicated. Thank heavens you are so willing to make a video helping to explain

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

They are mostly front/back post stitches and some other very foundational crochet stitches you probably already know! Once you understand the cables the work flows more easily.

[@PearlWReyes]

Thank you Bonnie. I made one of your cable throws a d I’m still amazed. I may try this as it is beautiful

[@caroltaylor4282]

I love your techniques so much! Thank you for sharing so generously!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

My pleasure Carol!😊❤️

[@ewamex3204]

Ich finde die Muster immer absolut wunderschön.

[@ElikayAki]

Thank you for this tutorial ! I'm still learning english but I can understand your tutorial step by step that you made easy to follow. I couldn't find braids and cables like this with french tutorials and I missed it. I really enjoy it ! The most difficult for me is counting but it's my problem for every pattern I made. XD You got yourself a new subscriber ! 💜

[@Emrys3]

Hi Bonnie. This one will keep me occupied while recovering from knee replacement surgery which is due to happen in March. I'm almost done with a blanket and can't wait to begin this one. I give them away but this one will be kept at home. Thanks for sharing.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Best wishes on your knee replacement surgery Emrys3! Take care.

[@PatriciaGreenberg-ry5uy]

This pattern is simply gorgeous!

[@madelaine3209]

DEFINITELY NOT INTERMEDIATE but more advanced. I have made many patterns from Bonnie Bay: hat, scarf, shawls 2, another one with a loose back, about five or six throws but this pattern is the most difficult. Counting the stitches after the crossing is difficult and the video is not clear with this and this would have been the biggest help. However, I never had a problem with any other videos and all my other Bonnie projects came out perfect. I have the written pattern as well as playing the video on various and repeated speeds but the major problem was counting where the following stitches are placed. Sometimes slowing the video is not clear.

[@r.g.murray3945]

Hello Bonnie, I just love your patterns as they are enjoyable to work. I have a brain injury and it helps to learn new things and I have to count and pay attention; all of these are challenging since my injury. It helps me so much and I find that I'm more focus in my work as well. I noticed a cream cable sweater in the background of one of your videos, I hope you will show us how to make it , if not, tell me where I can purchase the pattern. Thank you for all you do.

[@guerdafontin9465]

Thank you for sharing! Wow, elegant!

[@cathiefleur6966]

Félicitations il est vraiment magnifique , vous travaillez comme une reine la bise des hautes Pyrénées françaises

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Comme tu es très gentille et gracieuse, Cathie ! Merci pour vos doux encouragements.

[@angiesmith3269]

Gorgeous!

[@MsSassySean]

This is a spectacular throw!

[@milinhacmt]

it is so beautiful and so delicate. loved it

[@lisaturford4033]

Thank you for this pattern, it was tricky but it came out beautiful. ❤

[@Laurie-p3n]

I LOVE THAT!! My next project❤❤❤

[@wilfred660]

Wish you make a tutorial for a winter dress with such stitches you used for the throw, with nice puffy sleeves off shoulder design.

[@EmmaleeKirkpatrick]

That's gonna look so good in a Heather Green

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I would love to see that if you make one in that color! You can always send photos of your crochet to me at [e-mail]. I so love using these kind of photos for my social media posts.

[@susanb868]

Finally got the yarn to start this project with!

[@nasrin.ashraf3665]

It’s gorgeous

[@drbeautyglam7092]

outstanding job !!!!! love yer videos thank u so much 4 them !!!

[@mercedeshogas8132]

Excelente trabajo, felicitaciones 🎉🙏🌹

[@Emily-r8k6y]

Hi Bonnie, I have to say you are certainly ‘Queen of the Cables’. I love your designs and I am currently having a go at this beautiful large Afghan you have created here (I am too using Paintbox simply aran), although I could not have even thought about giving this a go without your wonderful and calm tutorials - so thank you so much for sharing all of your designs with us it is very kind of you. I love that you use a variety of yarns and brands, as this exposes me to items I’ve not used before, and would never have considered. I was well excited when you used Paintbox for this design, as this is easily accessible to purchase here in the UK. Happy continued hooking Bonnie. Best Wishes. Emily from a rainy UK 😂

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your sweet comment! Stay dry in the UK! I so loved visiting your country back in 2019.

[@gracemarotta2769]

Great job 👍

[@ceciliaperez3503]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Take care Bonnie Hope you’re doing better 🙂

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Cecilia! Doing much better now.😊❤️

[@donnaroach73]

That is stunning!

[@marigeobrien]

This is a beautiful design. And, while I appreciate that you make accommodations for beginners, there's no getting around the fact that this is an advanced pattern. One should be well versed and comfortable with making BPDC, FPDC & FPTC stitches. I've been doing all three for at least 10 years, off-and-on, and I find this challenging. I'd recommend making at least a few projects using FP/BPDC first. The Waffle pattern is a great way to practice FPDC and there is a wonderful hat pattern that utilizes both. I've made about 20 of those. I'd also recommend mastering basic cable designs, too.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Yes, this is definitely an intermediate to advanced design.

[@marigeobrien]

@@BonnieBayCrochet -- In doing this design, I'd also recommend, when beginning the 2nd set of FPTC (those worked in previous stitches) and going behind, it really helps to hold the three loops back on the hook with your index finger, until your hook goes through all of the stitches (i.e., behind the crossed stitches and the previous row's post, up again behind the crossed stitches) so they don't bunch up on the hook. Once it's through, release the loops and they are ready to do the YO. This makes doing these stitches much easier. Thanks for all your efforts. You really put a lot of work into this and it shows.

[@BBHubbs]

Gorgeous as always ❤

[@starred56]

Had to buy this ipattern! Love it.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your kind support!

[@barbaraarnold5793]

Fantastic.

[@SMck-j5s]

Beautiful

[@rose-marieleiba9707]

MAGNIFIQUE ❤❤❤

[@debbiehigdon5442]

Beautiful!

[@sylviaseri4235]

Bonnie, idk how you think of all these designs! I am making the hearts one as a baby blanket n this one I am going to make for my family room sofa!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

So glad you are enjoying these Sylvia! I've been working pretty hard to get these ready for you all and it's my favorite kind of work!

[@kerryb751]

Very pretty Bonnie ❤❤

[@rosamcbride7705]

Gorgeous ❤

[@Anna-jl1rx]

Lovely as usual! 🍁🏵️🍁

[@dorothyquarles1982]

Your so good A1 love everything you make ❤

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Dorothy! You are so kind.😊❤️

[@Emrys3]

Hi Bonnie. I'm a little more than half way through with this gorgeous afghan. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on which rows to repeat to make it longer? I wish that I had realized that I would want it longer from the beginning. Then I would have added to the boarder. But I'd really like to keep the boarder the same size and just add more to the length of the cables.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I would just keep repeating in pattern stitch, but use the large braid to guide you when returning to the ribbing. In other words end where that cable looks complete.

[@tamaravalentini1481]

È favolosa ,grazie Bonnie ❤❤

[@lindascroggins6204]

That is amazing! 😊❤

[@angelinmajor6805]

How Many Multiples To Increase The Blanket Larger, I Love This Design Immensly. Thankyou

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

That would require a redesign since the cables are crocheted horizontally in each row.

[@angelinmajor6805]

Ok, Thankyou

[@melissaking8893]

Thank you so much

[@terezacalari1698]

Olá amada teus trabalhos São maravilhoso ❤

[@madelaine3209]

I have made many, many Bonnie projects which include three capes, 5 blankets, hat, scarfs, etc etc and this is by far the most difficult to follow, both with video and written directions. I even played the video on the absolutes slowest speed and watched multiple times. I watched on the large screen computer as well. I have over $100 in the recommended yarn so I can not give up. Yesterday, I spent over 6 hours and the day before another over 6 hours and today so far 3 hours. The video problem is not showing exactly which stitch to use. Some of the stitches shown are clear but some are not.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can always send me photos of the problem area at [e-mail] and I can try to help.

[@SuddenEden]

♥♥♥ Thank you

[@normasifuentez5625]

God bless you so beautiful thanks

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Norma!

[@grantharper6033]

Hi Bonnie, I absolutely love this throw and am tempted to throw caution to the wind and dive in but, after watching this video from start to finish twice, I think it’s a little advanced for me yet. It is absolutely on my todo list though. You said at start of video there would be a link to the hooks you use, but I can’t see that. What make of hooks do you actually use?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I use the Soft Susan Bates hooks. These are usually available at Joanne's in the US. You may be able to find them on Amazon (although a bit more expensive there): amzn.to/3ccnZ8H

[@LushMontana]

THANK YOU😻😻😻🎈🎈🎈🧸🧸🧸👍👍👍

[@Anna-jl1rx]

Bonnie, do you know who invented cable crochet and when that was? I know that you developed the technique further, and came up with the Celtic weave, but it would be interesting to know when it all started, crochet being a relatively new craft (1829?). Thank you so much for all the beautiful stitches you introduced me to. They happen to be my favourite stitches💐

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Great question Anna! Not sure there is a definitive answer about when crochet began. It is debated among many, but I learned some of these stitches from the late Annie Ough through Leisure Arts publications I found at the store in the 1970's. From there I tried to expand the possibilities - a passion I am working on even now!

[@Anna-jl1rx]

@@BonnieBayCrochet Thanks very much, Bonnie! I took a look. Ms. Ough's stitches are indeed great for side-to-side designs. As far as I could see, early post stitch cable patterns turned up in the 90s (?) Yes, crochet has so much potential. I'm looking forward to seeing what new cable techniques or patterns you come up with!

[@dianekelly3391]

Love this throw. Takes a little brain work once the first part is completed with the video, but follow the pattern and cross off as you go. Check, check, check LOL

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Hope you enjoy this one Diane!

[@wandabigelow9692]

Is there a way this could be downsized? It is soooo beautiful.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Maybe by using thinner yarn? Otherwise it would require a redesign.

[@vivip1705]

May I know what would you recommend as a substitute for acrylic yarn?

[@JeanneDeAngelo-yd1kg]

I like to make my throws larger. Can you give chain counts also how many to turn to make larger. Thank you

[@danastanbery3010]

I actually want to make this for a Full size bed. Is the beginning chain in increments of 3?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

All the cables are crocheted in each row, so that requires a redesign rather than a simple multiple.

[@briannewell4379]

In the ribbing at the beginning of the blanket if I reduce the rows from 9 down to 5 would it affect the pattern?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

It could look out of balance with the large cables, but you can try to scale back the number of ribbing rows by making a small swatch first to see what you prefer.

[@annamamo3645]

Hi Bonnie, 54" wide is not enough for me to start one of your beautiful throws. It has to be 60" wide.... What is your siggestion please? Thanks.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You could make the ribbing trim wider on each side.

[@annamamo3645]

@@BonnieBayCrochet Thank-You. Any Idea by how much more stitches?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@annamamo3645 that really depends upon your gauge. That said, maybe add 8 sts to the beginning and end of the row? That should get you to 60".

[@annamamo3645]

@@BonnieBayCrochet Thank-you so much. I will definitely try it.

[@StephanieYakas]

This Celtic braid throw is beautiful but I found myself not knowing what to do next after row 21. Which row do I start the whole pattern with again? I’m all messed up now and feeling like I just wasted $$ on enough yarn for this project. Please help.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

So sorry you are having issues with this. The video description has the time marks of the stitches should you need to review the repeat directions. This is where the written pattern will come in handy. Purchase Information is also in the video description. You can also reach me at bonniebay@ me.com.

[@StephanieYakas]

Thank you Bonnie! I just love your design and come hell or high water I will complete it! Last night I figured out the whole process and can’t wait to get home from my job to work on the blanket. Again thanks!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@StephanieYakas so glad to hear that! Sometimes just walking away for a bit helps.😊

[@emmaleekirkpatrick6547]

Will you do a 6 cable braid?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I have done a Saxon Cable which uses 6 columns to form the braid, but this isn't on my public channel. Here's a link to the pattern which includes a complete video tutorial: www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/bonnies-winter-cabled-throw-crochet-pattern-by-bonnie-barker

[@emmaleekirkpatrick6547]

@@BonnieBayCrochet Bless you. You are so generous!

[@HB-hx1hf]

I feel like I was left hanging on the last row…not sure what to do when I come to the big cross. It just ended. Where do I go now?

[@trinitygray401]

I’m made a ton of Bonnie blankets. I’m having trouble though with the repeats after row 20. Shows in video to repeat EC 3-10 and LBC 2-7. Row 20 is RS. So row 21 is WS which means EC row 3 isn’t right because row 3 is a RS. Then it states that the LBC repeats every 3 rows is a cross. So row 19/20 then cross 21 (WS) but the only row that has WS is row 6. Is there anyway to get clarification?

[@thunderstorms2112]

I’m having a similar issue too. Every time I try to get the right length on the little cable, it’s either one row more or less than the required cable length.

[@maddytelling3697]

I cant find the link in the description for thw wool?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I'll add this right now Maddy. Thanks for the reminder! You can purchase this yarn here online: www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-simply-aran?a_aid=ea316b90 . Also, feel free to use any worsted weight yarn you have available locally.

[@maddytelling3697]

How do we know which side is the front so I can put a stitch marker from row 3? Really like this project

[@susanneweidendorf6021]

At 28:35 you try to make a stich. And 2 sec later there is a skip and you make another stich? I am confoused 😅

[@debrawelsh6126]

Can I use a yarn other than a Aran because it makes my sensitive skin sore ?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@debrawelsh6126 absolutely! Use any yarn you wish! Just be sure to change your hook as needed.

[@wandabigelow9692]

What cable pattern is this? I've heard of the Arabella cable stitch.

[@teresaconley6806]

I bought the patter to make it bigger but, is there a pattern to chain up more than 215?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

No there isn’t. That would require a design change. Thanks in advance for your understanding!

[@ernawallace8180]

I purchased the pattern and watched video. It made sense until Rows 22-127. What do you mean about continue in pattern stitch? Which row (10-20) would I repeat for Row 21 (and I would switch the cable row listed in chart for Row 21)? HELP!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can reach me at [e-mail] for specifics, but you continue working the cables in the pattern set forth by the cabling rows already worked. There is a row by row listing in the written pattern as to which row of each stitch to work.

[@bethbrowne6978]

Hello, I hope someone could help please? I got to row 20 and now i dont know what row to repeat from? I have the back side facing, so i dont know if i repeat from row 11 or not. Please can someone clarify? TIA ❤

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

At this point you will continue in pattern stitch as stated in the video. These are not simple repeats since the various cables repeat differently. This is why I highly recommend investing in the written pattern which specifies which row of each cable stitch is repeated for each specific row.

[@bethbrowne6978]

@@BonnieBayCrochet thank you, that makes sense! Thank you for the beautiful pattern too x

[@mariadelacruzaguilardelgad5577]

Bellísima

[@jacquelinegilbert2864]

Hi can you do a baby crochet beanie loopy hat pleasexx

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Is that using a special type of loopy yarn? Feel free to contact me at [e-mail] so I can better understand what you are looking for Jacqueline!🙂

[@jacquelinegilbert2864]

@@BonnieBayCrochet hi it is just double knit and wrapping round finger so you have a loop x

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Ok, got it! A photo would really help me a lot.@@jacquelinegilbert2864

[@jacquelinegilbert2864]

Thank u don’t know how to send pic lol xx

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I guess my email would help! It is [e-mail].@@jacquelinegilbert2864

[@HB-hx1hf]

What are the repeat rows

[@HB-hx1hf]

I just finished row 20 and I’m lost

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@HB-hx1hf I do give general directions in the video explaining how to handle the various stitches. The main issue is that there isn't an exact row by row repeat due to the various row multiples of the cabling. Because of this I recommend the written pattern which explains which rows of the cable to work when.

[@lisamoon9000]

Hi could anyone please help me, I chain 183, but I did row 1 and got 179 double crochet stitches 😮

[@briannewell4379]

It’s supposed to be a chain on 215 not 183

[@JeanneIDeAngelo-o2v]

How many chains for a 80 x 90

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@JeanneIDeAngelo-o2v that’s a complete redesign since this throw is crocheted horizontally.

[@ndelvalle728]

What kind of yarn was this ???

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

This is listed in the video description. It is PaintBox Yarn’s Simply Aran (#4 weight).

[@Cituzvz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joannaburkholder5078]

When I start my 21st row, I’m backwards and my work is flipped the wrong way. Anyone else have this issue?

[@chanie110]

I very well might be the only one, but I CANNOT follow the pattern. I've purchased it but I cannot follow. Is there, or is there anyone, that has this pattern line-by-line. I've spent over $75 on yarn and can't /don't know how to finish.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can always contact me with your questions at [e-mail].

[@karlasullivan5206]

i am having to change the wide cable section. its driving me crazy. will never do another one. If it was knitted it would be different.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

This is an intermediate to advanced level design.

[@lizajabar8075]

Hi Bonnie..i dont have a thick yarn, so if i follow your srarting chains it wont be very big, i have to change the counts... what is the multiples, thank u...😊

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

That's a great question Lizajabar8075. Due to the way this throw is designed, it would require a redesign to widen it. The number depends on how many repeats and of which stitches you are adding to this design.

[@goldencorndiarys1458]

Hi Bonnie this really is a amazing pattern just love it ,I really appreciate your videos as I am a visual learner I can't read patterns believe I have tried ,just a quick question if I just repeat rows 2 to 20 over and over will this make the pattern right ? Thank you for all the time and beauty you put into your patterns and for sharing them ,just stunning this throw ❤

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Great question. Unfortunately it's a bit more complicated because the different cable use different numbers of rows to repeat. I tried to give clear verbal instructions as to this all works out in the video, but the written pattern is more specific as to which row of each cable is used for each specific row of the throw. For example, the honeycomb is a row multiple of 4, the elongated cable a multiple of 6 rows, and the large braid a multiple of 6 rows.

[@goldencorndiarys1458]

@@BonnieBayCrochet Thank you for your reply ,I think I will watch the video over and over till I get the pattern in my head xx

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Once you understand the cables, it becomes very visual (i.e. not as dependent upon the written pattern). @@goldencorndiarys1458

[@thelionandthebee1933]

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[@medusacrochet4587]

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[@Laurie-p3n]

I was unsubscribed. Im glad i checked

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thanks for the subscribe!

[@Laurie-p3n]

@@BonnieBayCrochet I've been watching for years so I was surprised that I was not subscribed. KZbin must have had a snaffoo bc I was ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this pattern and all post patterns you've shared. You've made so many people so happy with the crochet blankets I've gifted ❤️❤️❤️📿🙏