Free Granite Cable Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Do you know how to cable knit? If yes, then get ready to cable with my free Granite Cable Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern!
Tailored for advanced beginners with cable experience, this repeat knitting pattern is crafted to create beautiful twists and textures in vertical blocks of colour. Each repetition brings a delightful challenge, seamlessly combining the classic charm of cable knitting with modern design aesthetics. Boost your knitting skills while crafting a stunning baby blanket that offers a rewarding outcome. Perfect for those ready to take their cable knitting to the next level, this pattern provides a rhythmic and engaging experience. Download now to embark on a knitting journey that seamlessly blends tradition and contemporary flair, producing a cosy masterpiece for your little one.
Materials for the One colour Blanket
4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
4mm Cable Needle
Bernat Softee Baby DK Yarn
4mm Cable Needle
Bernat Softee Baby DK Yarn
4 Balls of White #02000 (510g used)
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Materials for Intarsia Banket
4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
4mm Cable Needle
Bernat Softee Baby DK Yarn
1 Ball of White #02000 (43g used)
2 Balls of Soft Lilac #30185 (224g used)
2 Balls of Pink # 02001 (224g used)
Stitch Directory
k - Knit
p - Purl
c6f - Cable 6 Front (Place the next 3 stitches onto the cable needle and hold to the front of your work. Knit the next 3 stitches on the main needle and then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
( ) - Repeat the stitches inside the brackets for the number of times specified
Pattern Notes
● Tension Gauge - 22 sts x 30 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
● Finished Blanket Size - 36 inches x 36 inches (91.5cm x 91.5cm)
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NEED HELP WITH THIS PATTERN?
If you need help with the pattern you can watch my knitting video #A17 Cable 6 Back & Front for guidance.
One colour Main Pattern
Cast on 220 sts
Rows 1, 3, 5 & 7 - (p1, k1) 110 times. (RS)
Rows 2, 4, 6 & 8 - (k1, p1) 110 times.
Row 9 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 10 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, p16, k3, p6, k3, p16, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 11 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, c6f, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 12 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 13 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 11 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, c6f, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 12 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 13 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 14 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, p16, k3, p6, k3, p16, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 15 - (p1, k1) 3 times, *k1, p3, k2, (p1, k1) 7 times, p3, c6f, p3, k2, (p1, k1) 7 times, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 16 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p6, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 16 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *p1, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p6, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times.
Rows 9 to 16 (8 rows) are the pattern. Repeat the pattern 33 more times (or your desired length).
Rows 282, 284, 286 & 288 - (p1, k1) 110 times.
Rows 283, 285, 287 & 289 - (k1, p1) 110 times. Cast off in pattern.
Main Pattern with Colour Notes (Intarsia version)
Intarsia Note: Before starting your blanket, wind off approximately 25g of your colour CA ball, to join for the last 6 sts of row 8 and it is advised to use all 6 balls of yarn together from row 8 onwards until your reach the top border.
Colour Key = CA is White, CB is Pink, CC is Soft Lilac
Cast on 220 sts with CA
Row 1, 3, 5 & 7 - with CA (p1, k1) 110 times. (RS)
Row 2, 4 & 6 - with CA (k1, p1) 110 times.
Row 8 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *(k1, p1) 26 times** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 9 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 10 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, p16, k3, p6, k3, p16, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times,alternating between CB & CC with CA (k1, p1) 3 times. Row 11 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, c6f, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 12 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 2, 4 & 6 - with CA (k1, p1) 110 times.
Row 8 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *(k1, p1) 26 times** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 9 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 10 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, p16, k3, p6, k3, p16, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times,alternating between CB & CC with CA (k1, p1) 3 times. Row 11 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, c6f, p3, (k1, p1) 7 times, k2, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 12 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 7 times, p2, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times, alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 13 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, k16, p3, k6, p3, k16, p3, k1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 14 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, p16, k3, p6, k3, p16, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times. Row 15 - with CA (p1, k1) 3 times, with CB *k1, p3, k2, (p1, k1) 7 times, p3, c6f, p3, k2, (p1, k1) 7 times, p3, k1 ** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CC & CB, with CA (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 16 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p6, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Row 16 - with CA (k1, p1) 3 times, with CC *p1, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p6, k3, p2, (k1, p1) 7 times, k3, p1** - repeat from * to ** 3 more times alternating between CB & CC, with CA (k1, p1) 3 times.
Rows 9 to 16 (8 rows) are the pattern. Repeat the pattern 33 more times (or your desired length).
Rows 282, 284, 286 & 288 - with CA (p1, k1) 110 times.
Rows 283, 285, 287 & 289 - with CA (k1, p1) 110 times.
Cast off in pattern and sew in ends.
Well done, I hope you enjoyed making up your Granite Cable Baby Blanket!
Now you have made your Granite Cable blanket why not take a look at my Rainbow Waves cable knitting pattern:
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Thank you for your purchase. Please note that all knitting & crochet patterns purchased with Peach.Unicorn Designs are protected by UK copyright law. Reproduction or distribution of this pattern is strictly prohibited unless specially authorised. This includes any form of reproduction on the Internet, posting, scanning, photocopying or emailing. Derivative works created using this pattern are also strictly prohibited by copyright law. purchasers may not resell, redistribute or translate the pattern into another language for reselling. Permission is granted to print patterns for personal use only and also for finished goods to be sold, but with the condition that the pattern is credited back to Peach.Unicorn Designs.