Crochet Cable Afghan

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Free pattern can be found here: thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-cablework-afghan-tutorial/

[@jeanproctor560]

I am very pleased that you provide a written pattern I am 84 years old and my memory is not good so I do need your patterns and charts and have no difficulty in following you. You are a very good tutor

[@winterashcrochet]

Wow! Just wow! This video, everything you said, the diagrams, EVERYTHING! One of the best tutorials I've followed. Also, thank you for making the stitch multiple so clear. I can't stress enough how important knowing the multiples is, for others to make a pattern to a size they want! Thank you!!!!!!

[@JustSomeone167]

Row 1. 19:42 ( without diagram 21:17 ) R3. 31:09 ( 31:49 ) R5. 37:24 ( 38:07 ) R7. 43:06 ( 43:57 ) R9. 50:11 ( 50:28 ) R11. 55:32 (56:16 ) R13. 1:01:56 ( 1:02:29 )

[@johnastokes8201]

Somebody You Used to Know what is the other timestamp about? The one in parenthesis.

[@Priyaanka100]

Thank you

[@SandraJane-bd8im]

​@@johnastokes8201I think it's the end of that part

[@SaraWOanH]

19:42 beginning of repeat rows in case anyone else needs it 😊

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thanks Sara for doing that. :D

[@cathharr08]

yes Thank you very much Sara!!!!

[@twannar.9065]

Anytime I am looking for a great crochet project, the Crochet Crowd is the first place I look. Thank you for posting great content, and being a fantastic tutor. 👏👊

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You are so welcome!

[@debbiewood3819]

Yes!... A superb instructor!..thank you Mike....I would love to make this! Yarn? What are you using? I do not read patterns....

[@aliciabuquet]

You are THE BEST CROCHET TEACHER I ever known.... so clear in your explanations and soooo neat in your work.... I realy love you Mikel

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello aliice

[@zoraidaolmo6263]

I have always knit cable work, but never crochet cable. I immediately went and got yarn...the rest is history. Thank you both for such beautiful work and most of for sharing.

[@Gemzstone1]

I've been trying to crochet cable for a long time and always found it confusing but this tutorial is so clear and helped me actually achieve cable with ease for the first time. I've never been very good at reading patterns either but you've made it so simple to undrstand. I love your tutorials, thank you so much for making this video. Most of what I know about crochet I've learned from your tutorials, your an excellent teacher.

[@frijolsmom]

Repeat 21 + 15 - Thanks!!! Love your videos because 1. You explain each step very well 2. You give tips along the way to help us remember the pattern and not have to feel "glued" to the written pattern after a few rows 3. And probably my favorite is your inclusion of the repeat in order to adjust the size to each project. 4. I also love your color coded pattern; its a huge help to us visual learners

[@TheGypsyNurse_]

I have found that doing this stitch and pattern are best learned with bulky yarn. Love your work Mikey ! Thank you

[@bethhasilo1536]

Hi Mikey & Dan. Thanks for the detailed video & diagrams for this gorgeous Afghan. I have been crocheting for years but been intimidated by a cable pattern. Once I am done the Afghan I am currently working on I am definitely trying this. Thanks for removing the fear & replacing it with inspiration!! Cheers to you Both!! You make a great Team!!

[@sonjadover2715]

I'm doing this about half the width, so just one repetition of the pattern. I'm making a scarf!! It's beautiful! Even though I've only been crocheting for a few weeks, your tutorial is so clear even a newbie like me can follow!!! Thank you so much 😙❤

[@nancylollopez4032]

Mikey's the best! Click the subscribe button if you're enjoying his tutorials. Enjoy your crochet journey!

[@ashleycassidy7075]

just wanted to say thank you for the tutorial , i just need to add the tassels to the blanket and it's ready to give to my mum for Christmas!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You are so welcome! Congrats on finishing it. Keep up the great work.

[@ashleysander8461]

Thank you for this video! You are very easy to understand and the way you work it step-by-step makes it even easier for a beginner.

[@wonderwomanx1268]

I can't believe how much care you've taken with the color coded diagram (Thanks Dan!) and the so easy to follow tutorial of what seems to be a complicated stitch. Bravo Mikey, you inspired me to make this for my Niece, she'll bring it to college next year. I got silver RHSS and it will look stunning. Thank you Mikey!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

The colour coding is the only way to go.

[@bentoleisa1]

You are the best explaining. This is going to be my next project

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Let me know how you make out. I'm curious.

[@marigeobrien]

As always, I love the way you break down the pattern and explain the logic behind it. That makes it SO EASY to follow and understand the overall concept. Few (if any) other tutors ever do that. You're the best, Mikey!

[@lovealwaysmom]

I agree. I have seen another KZbinr Designer number her repeat pattern rows slightly different. Instead of having the even numbered rows as the return row, she had each row consists of 2 parts. (1, 1A; 2, 2A.....). Only having the numbered rows without the letters. Less visual content. Easier to follow. MHO. Thank you Mikey. I enjoy your spirit and clear instructions.

[@lindanovak7232]

This pattern seemed so daunting to me, but thanks to this great video, I am achieving what I thought was impossible-thanks!

[@francesdowney6804]

I think it's great that you have your videos with CC for the hearing impaired - I don't have a hearing issue, however I appreciate your effort to include everyone in your great videos ! Thanks !

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thanks.. It's volunteers of users of this channel that are making this possible. Without them, this wouldn't be possible. :D Thanks for your kudos. Means a lot that we are moving in the right direction to be inclusive.

[@wiLDaBoUtCoLoR]

What a beautiful pattern. I love how the design is all worked on one side. It gives you a break to relax with an easy single crochet on the back side! I am working it up right now with Bernat Blanket and it is stunning! Thank you for posting!!

[@dorothymarjerrison7994]

I made this afghan using Bernat Baby Blanket, pure white. I substituted cable rows for the V-rows. It’s luxurious and soft. I love the cable pattern, but I actually like the backside more than the front. It’s beautiful. Thank you so much for this detailed video. I cannot understand the charts for the life of me. I just noticed that you broadcast from Nova Scotia. I am from Windsor, Ontario. Nova Scotia has experienced three devastating tragedies recently. I just wish to offer my most sincere condolences and say I hope that you were not directly affected. God Bless you. Such nice people in Nova Scotia. 🤍🕊🤍

[@dorothymarjerrison7994]

Ok, this is embarrassing, but I just realized this pattern is not the one where I love the back. Sorry 🤪🧐😏 How embarrassing. Yikes

[@robynbecker3443]

Terrific tutorial. Takes all the scare out of trying something new. Thanks so much.

[@jazztsax]

don't know if it's been suggested before, but use a post it note to underline what row you're on

[@carolstephens5637]

This would make a beautiful sweater! I might try it.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Let us know how you make out.

[@nicolehaugen9265]

I love this! Thank you so much for the detailed directions. You have succeeded in taking the fear out of cable patterns. Well done!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

yes... Just make it in the sets stated on the tutorial. See the diagram I posted and only do 1 set of the starting chain. Ch 21+15 to do one section for a scarf.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Sorry Nicole, I responded to the wrong person. - Mikey

[@kassiavaleriapereira4344]

Mike I love that you are so encouraging ❤️ thank you...

[@annducken4019]

Hello from Thailand😍😍You are such a great teacher😘😘I can crochet and understand the basic of crochet because of your teaching..love you

[@BonnieRatcliff]

Diane Suder, Thank you for finishing up the CC for me. I got sick and had to stop. I was relieved to see you had finished it.

[@melissacallan9110]

I could not have tackled this without Mikey's tutorial. It made no sense to me when I read the directions

[@n.vvernon9596]

Wonderful tutorial I enjoyed making this sweater thank you for sharing I learned a lot

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

My pleasure.

[@hessaeliana2117]

I just want to say thank you for such an amazing tutorial! It was easy to follow! Much better than the written pattern!! I wish i could post a picture of my end result! It’s beautiful! Thank you!!

[@marojapacia4391]

wow his really good and very clear the way he teach.

[@3jdni]

I've been looking for a celtic cable crochet pattern that's easy to follow for so so long - thanks Mikey! ❤

[@cathharr08]

Joanne has a free pattern for a Celtic afghan It uses Lion brand Vanna's choice yarn. . It's a very involved pattern but very beautiful.

[@3jdni]

+Catherine Montalbano-Harris Thank you :D I've never seen that before, it's gorgeous :)

[@cathharr08]

You are welcome

[@ayeshafigueroa3044]

Hi Mikey! Thanks for the great tutorial AND explaining the diagram. I never understood how to read diagrams well, and the one you made, makes it easy to follow. Now I can finally say: I can read diagrams!!! (...Mikey's diagrams that is...lol)

[@winnypeters4176]

Thanks for another great tutorial, doing it in a scarf, to match my owl beanie!

[@chachiej22]

Thank you for doing this tutorial, the written pattern was intimidating lol this throw is very pretty. I’m currently making one for a friend and then I’ll make one for myself! This one works up pretty quickly.

[@e2cmmm]

Such an awesome tutorial for a beautiful blanket!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨⭐🌟⭐✨❤😃❤👍🏻👍🏻 Would you consider showing a text correction (using text overlay or subtitle box) at 1:07:36, when Mikey made 2 front post treble crochets instead of 2 front post double crochets at the end of row 9. It may seem trivial and unnecessary since information is in the written pattern, but crocheters who use this video as a CAL (instead of the written pattern) will make that same mistake on each row 9 throughout their blanket(s).

[@switch9768]

The correct time stamp for this mistake is @55:07.

[@e2cmmm]

Thank you, Switch, yours is the correct time stamp for the issue I was talking about. 👍🏻

[@lisawojtowicz6279]

I'm so happy you posted this! I am on this row and saw this. That's what I need to know. Does it end and start with a FPDC or FPtreble?

[@helenguilford3136]

I frogged this so many times. I kept making the same mistake! I finally got it!

[@mariaaguilera8494]

Gracias por compartir muy hermoso 😍 el patrón y explica muy bien saludos desde 🇨🇱

[@jamiewilson6131]

I'm following along with the video making this blanket and just realized it's not exactly like the original thumbnail picture. (The original blanket on the blue chair) those cables go outwards and the one that hes doing in the video the twist that's ontop goes towards the left . This happens on row he's doing at 43:17 minute mark. This is when your treble post the 3rd, 4th, then 1st & 2nd stitch. That should happen at the left of the cable but to the right of the cable you treble post the 3rd, 4th and go behind to do the 1st then 2nd that way the 3rd & 4th are above the 1st & 2nd stitches

[@katiebarnard9713]

I noticed this as well.

[@sharobrien7899]

THANK YOU!!!! I couldn’t figure out why mine looks wrong! I’ve read the pattern and watched the video thinking I’m totally missing something!!

[@kerrieburn5777]

Yeah I figured this out too. Had to undo some to correct it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@joymello1244]

For my own convenience to keep it at the top. Thank you to the OP. And for those of you who are obsessive stitch counters like myself - On the even # rows the skpped stitches are 7 - 28 and 49, I just hate finding I've messed up til I am half through the next row. Row 1. 19:42 ( without diagram 21:17 ) R3. 31:09 ( 31:49 ) R5. 37:24 ( 38:07 ) R7. 43:06 ( 43:57 ) R9. 50:11 ( 50:28 ) R11. 55:32 (56:16 ) R13. 1:01:56 ( 1:02:29 )

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello mello

[@katelarouche2835]

Thank you for this amazing pattern.

[@Emy-Emz]

I am working on this right now using Bernat Blanket in Plum Fields, using a 6.5mm hook. I don't have the 8mm and the 9mm made it look too chunky. The 6.5mm is working out really well though. I love this pattern!

[@Emy-Emz]

I think the Bernat Blanket is too thick for this project. It doesn't look right with it. it looks messy and too chunky

[@francesdowney6804]

Dan, thanks for making the color chart to follow - it's VERY helpful !

[@cindybartolo5493]

Love your tutorials! I had to redo row 9 because of the way the stitches crossed over. The written pattern has them crossed over differently to the video tutorial. Thanks again for your wonderful tutorials!

[@ratumariam]

Beautiful....beautiful....beautiful....Thank you so much for your tutorial....

[@ruthfoster3348]

Thanks, I am making a king size cable for a wedding gift in October 2018 ,starting now. Just have to decide what size hook for the yarn I am using.

[@misshandstand1]

Such a beautiful pattern - thank you for sharing 😍

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

My pleasure.

[@lindastitchingbythepond4954]

Wonderful tutorial, thanks for the diagrams!

[@roniflowers6320]

Wish i would've found this video months ago! I struggled with this pattern and gave up, I can't follow charts and found the pattern hard to read and follow. Your breakdown of it makes it so easy! I never saw the video when I downloaded the pattern from Yarnspirations website

[@mamabear3428]

I know this video is 3 years old but for those visually impaired it might be a bit confusing. On "row 1" where we start doing treble crochet, you use the term double crochet after the 2nd front post set (after the v stitch) but those are single crochet. Just a heads up 💞

[@Cvandyful]

I noticed that as well. Was confused for a minute as the written pattern indicates singles. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@thryssinstitches9655]

Thank you! I have a question. I'm almost totally blind and I've been filming some videos on how to modify the "typical" way to Crochet to fit visually impaired and blind needs. I haven't uploaded. You're the first visually impaired person I've seen that does the craft. Do you think that would be useful?

[@mamabear3428]

@@thryssinstitches9655 is your message to me ? I'm not visually impaired, I was just thinking of the visually impaired. I think your idea is great. Put the videos out and see what response you get. Good luck and hope it's going to be a success 💞

[@thryssinstitches9655]

@@mamabear3428 oh yes I was lol I thought you were visually impaired. Well thank you for thinking of us because honestly most don't! You're awesome! I'm trying to get the courage. I'm albino and heavier and people are cruel

[@mamabear3428]

@@thryssinstitches9655 you'll always end up with some "very special" people if you go public 😜 Your videos will be for a specific group of people and unless it's constructive criticism ignore their complaints.

[@ceceliaremedios7484]

GORGEOUS PATTERN

[@sherrycollier5452]

I love this blanket! I'm a knitter, and having trouble learning how to crochet,don't know how to read the stitches. I'll keep trying cause I love those big V stitches.

[@thatcamarochik3908]

Awesome! Such a beautiful afghan!Ty for taking the time an effort to teach others!!!! ❤️ btw I’m now on my 2nd Afghan now. The first was a gift but this one is MINE 😊

[@watsmaster9402]

You are an excellent tutoreasy to follow instructions,thank u for the video, luv your work

[@smurfmama2020]

I started making this in bernat baby velvet. It’s getting very loopy, but not going to frog it.

[@gwenmoss1993]

Thanks for your help. I would have liked to get a copy of your graph, however, I don't like the idea of adding the "ext", especially when it says it can make changes to my computer. O, well.

[@claybrossett]

Did you make a video on how to finish the blanket off or does it just send with row 14

[@3ad3pt3]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial...i went ahead and made a pillow case with the great center piece

[@christyluent5718]

That awesome that you do that for pattern thanks for your extra time

[@omniasakr2589]

Thanks mikey for this great video, I love it and only this made me learn how to read and follow patterns, can u believe that!!!! However, I was wondering how to make border for it or tossels or fringes?? I have to make a finish because the edges keeps turning upward, I used kartopu yarn 100% acrylic, maroon color. I love it so much but I only need a good finish for it.

[@sarahsmith8861]

I love the cable afghan.

[@claudiacossetto9518]

Belleza total 💕💕💕

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

THanks.

[@lauriejenkins180]

Thanks for the wonderf!ul tutorial for this lovely blanket.... I'm looking forward to creating this.

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello my friend

[@diycrafts4744]

I've made my own Afghan❤.. how can I show it to you? .. thank you for this wonderful tutorial ⚘

[@april100]

I did it!....Excellent instructions!!!

[@zhinka1]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!

[@judithbenton1475]

The yarn you are using makes it look soooo different. I didn't care for it with the other yarn but this really makes it look good. What kind of yarn is it. And it only takes 8 balls. Great job Mikey

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

Judith Benton he shows the yarn in beginning☺

[@100nanay]

Bernat maker home dec

[@janniefoy7309]

Hi I went to the Crochet Crowd for the pattern , but could not find it. I love this pattern . Thanks.

[@steelefamily630]

Hey Mikey, awesome job of course, I was just wondering can I use a worst weight yarn in stead with like a N hook for this pattern? Thanks

[@nootch59]

Thank you so much. I having so much fun.

[@olsonpeg1]

Thanks for this amazing tutorial! What a great teacher. One question, though. My project has holes in the back. Am I doing something wrong?

[@genX49]

It will if done this way, but I did a modification in the single crochet rows to take care of the holes in the four triple or dc post sections and double dc post sections. While sc in the back, I picked up the back loop of the "hole-y post" sections before picking up the 2 loops of the top and did a loose single crochet in those 3 loops to close the gap. I did this because I used the cable pattern for the front of a sweater I made for my baby grandson. It worked great!

[@curlycords]

Absolutely beautiful! Excellent instruction thank you!

[@Jmelizabeth]

curlycords I would imagine that you could use worsted, but you would have to gauge it and most likely increase the number of stitches per row to make it the same size.

[@lirijonuzaj5103]

Yor job is perfect .Thank you for shering.

[@phatterolleston7660]

I know this has been on here for years but I've only just picked up My hook 🤣🤣 now I've got this far row11 now I see I've made a increase somewhere in between row 7 or 9 😬😬 now my crossovers are crossed way over almost parallel to my work space lol how do I fix it without having to undo???

[@MorningMadness4731]

Mine is nearly finished, 2 balls left !

[@anythingneverything2549]

What dimensions did it end up being?

[@dontho8845]

it work very will with caron cakes yarn

[@nootch59]

I am your big........fan.

[@elizabethlabrew4260]

Could you use a smaller yarn and hook size for this pattern and just chain more than 120 (in sets of 21 + 15) at the beginning to make up for the difference? I have a lot of Caron One Pound yarn in the same color on hand.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Use the same sets and change the hook size to match Caron One Pound and it will work out.

[@lisawojtowicz6279]

I need help, if anyone can help me. I would like to make this in full size. I know it's in multiples of 21. How do I know what number will give me which size? I've always had a problem with this. Any help is helpful :-)

[@rubyfkat]

R🌹...hello beautiful blanket..beautiful pattern..but my question is how many balls of yarn in ribbon do I need by 1.80 cm and 1.40 cm blanket..please tell me cause I want to crochet this pattern for my little boy and his daddy...thanks Rubyrose !!

[@montoyaholden8943]

I wish you could also included the pattern that Daniel do for you for us as well in color.

[@lizprice4351]

Mikey, do u have a left handed video????

[@100nanay]

What is a good method for joining yarn when you’re at the end of one skein and need to join the next?? Magic knot or Russian joining method??

[@veronicaromero57]

Do you HAVE to use this texture of yarn? could I get the same results with a different skein of yarn as long as I keep the same size yarn/hook?

[@MK-qg9ej]

Hello, I've been going through comments to see if there are any hints, and your question caught my attention. I've just started doing this afghan, hopefully it will be completed in time to raffle off at a family reunion, but the yarn I'm using is Premier Puzzle in the colorway Crossword. It's a five weight yarn and slightly fuzzy, and has several long color changes. I'm using the same hook size, an L-8.00MM like Mikey, and from what I can see you get the same texture. Mine is different because of the fuzziness and color changes, while I think the yarn Mikey is using is more smooth. The cables are appearing beautifully and because of the fuzziness there doesn't appear to be any of the 'holes' other comments have mentioned. I hope this helps.

[@ThandsTV]

I'll try this

[@annmarielaifang5964]

can I use worsted weight yarn love this beautiful

[@chrochetfan7274]

Ann Marie Laifang yes

[@ericataylor4150]

row 7 43:06 Row 11 55:33

[@mehisfrx]

Hello, can you please do a video tutorial of the new yarnspiration pattern named "Braided cable crochet blanket" ? I would love to do the blanket to gift her to my sister, but I don't understand the written pattern and I don't know how to read diagrams 😟 I'm from France, so the crochet vocabulary isn't the same, I'm lost 😔

[@kathrynwilliams230]

Is there any possibility of using 2 different colors if yarn for this pattern?

[@terristonebarger375]

I love to know where the repeat starts in the first row. Or a written pattern would help a lot. I can’t seem to find it

[@terristonebarger375]

I am so frustrated. Who makes a video for a scarf and advertises an Afghan. I have tried to follow the video with the graph, and I can’t find where it says to do the repeat in the row for the Afghan. So I looked for the written instructions, can’t find them either. Quality over quantity😡

[@sfvnorm]

I hope you still see these comments sir, I got through 1-14 then as I started I realized two the outer ribs go over the middle crossover ribs. I’m still very much a novice but I was wondering if there is a way to correct it as I’m fine leaving them in the first round of 1-14. Pleeaase helllp lol

[@racheldorf3442]

I want to make this blanket but the yarn has been discontinued. Can I do this pattern with Bernat blanket yarn? Btw I love your videos Mikey!

[@MichaelaRtoS]

Watching this video because the written pattern makes no sense...I had no idea how to start this thing!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

What was it about the pattern that was not making sense for you?

[@kathiereavis6838]

I am having a difficult time with the back of this project. When I do the front post dc I wind up with 2 chains on the back of the piece and I don't know which to single crochet through to create a smooth back piece. It is like I am creating pockets of 4 stitches on the back.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Unfortunately the front post stitches create the rear pockets. The single crochets coming back should be done in the last stitches done, not the row below. The only way to rid of the pockets, if you must, is to whip stitch them closed...

[@genX49]

Actually, you can first pick up one top loop (back loop) of the lower stitches before you pick up the 2 top loops of the stich you sc into. Make it a little loose or taller to keep it from pinching lower.

[@genX49]

Actually, you can first pick up one top loop (back loop) of the lower stitches before you pick up the 2 top loops of the stich you sc into. Make it a little loose or taller to keep it from pinching lower.

[@nancyfarrell9624]

Great blanket. Thank You so much! 🙂

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello Nancy

[@beverleyBD]

I am an enthusiast avid viewer of your tutorials, young Mickey you are responsible for my running late on other tasks through my day, naughty boy...However, I would like to know if its OK to work this cablework afgan using an Aran weight yarn, I'm not at all comfortable yet using the Bernat Dec' yarn but do love the design of the this afgan...please let me know your view. Thank you,

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

This would work if you match the hook to the label recommendation for the hook size.

[@beverleyBD]

OK Big guy, thanks,I hope your having a lovely day, here goes nothing...If it works, it'll be a present for a very good friend suffering so badly both with Lupus, & desperately in need of a Kidney transplant, yet she's always there for me...she chose yarn & colour she likes. As I said, happens to be Aran weight. I know God will heap his blessings on you if I'm able to do this for her thanks to your guidance. Happy Crocheting...x

[@ruthfoster3348]

Mikey, help for the king size using a K hook it states chain 228 for drape and no drape . Drape should be more chains?

[@DH-qz2so]

Wow! Beautiful! What other yarn can you recommend for making this pattern? Will the design show up just as well if we use something other than what you used?...pls recommend other yarn as well as hook size...thanks!

[@chrochetfan7274]

D Haan Yea! anything your heart desires will show up!