Bernat Mock Cable Crochet Blanket

Materials Needed & Measurements:

  • Yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn (or similar bulky weight yarn).
  • Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for gauge (likely an 8mm or similar, though the pattern does not explicitly specify).
  • Other Supplies:
    • Scissors
    • Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
    • Cardboard for tassels (5 inches wide)

Measurements:

  • Finished Size: Approximately 49″ x 60″ (124.5 cm x 152.5 cm).
  • Gauge: 6.5 single crochet (sc) and 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm).

Abbreviations Used:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single Crochet
  • Sp: Space
  • Skip: Skip a stitch
  • RS: Right Side

Stitching Instructions for Making the Bernat Mock Cable Crochet Blanket Pattern:

Foundation Row:

  • Ch 95: This is the starting chain, which should be a multiple of 7, plus 11 additional chains. This gives you the base foundation to begin your blanket.
  • (RS): “RS” stands for the Right Side of the project, meaning the front side you will display once the blanket is finished.
  • 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook: Start by placing a single crochet (sc) stitch in the 2nd chain from your hook.
  • (Ch 1, Skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch) twice: You are making a small opening (ch-1 space) and then working a single crochet in the next chain.
  • Repeat: Now, repeat this set of steps (Ch 12, 1 sc in next ch, Ch 1, Skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch) three times to form the body of the blanket.
  • Last 5 chains: After completing the repeats, the last 5 chains are worked as follows: Ch 12, 1 sc in next ch, (Ch 1, Skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch) twice.
  • Turn: Flip the work over to begin the next row.

1st Row:

  • Hold all ch-12 loops toward RS of work: This means that you should have the loops from the foundation chain (the Ch 12 loops) facing the front (right side) of your work.
  • Ch 1: Make a starting chain to begin your row.
  • 1 sc in first sc: Work a single crochet into the first stitch.
  • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: Work a single crochet into the space formed by the chain-1 stitch of the foundation.
  • Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: This creates a gap between the sc stitches by skipping the next single crochet and placing a new sc into the next chain space.
  • Repeat (from to ): You will continue repeating the sequence of stitches from the asterisk:
    • 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc: Place a single crochet into the next 2 stitches.
    • (1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc) twice: Work a single crochet into the next chain space, then a chain-1, skip the next single crochet, and repeat this twice.
    • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: After repeating the above steps, make one more sc into the next chain space.
  • Last 6 stitches: For the last part of the row:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.
    • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in last sc.
  • Turn: Flip the work to start the next row.

2nd Row:

  • Ch 1: This is a starting chain to prepare for the next row.
  • 1 sc in first sc: Work a single crochet in the first stitch.
  • Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: Make a chain-1, skip the next single crochet, and work a sc in the next chain-1 space.
  • Repeat (from to ): For the rest of the row:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc: Work a single crochet into the next 2 stitches.
    • (Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) twice: Create a chain-1 space, skip the next sc, and then work a sc into the next ch-1 space twice.
    • Ch 1, Skip next sc: After working the sc stitches, create a chain-1 and skip the next sc.
  • Last 6 stitches: For the last few stitches:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.
    • Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in last sc.
  • Turn: Flip the work to begin the next row.

3rd Row:

  • Ch 1: This is the starting chain to prepare for the next row.
  • 1 sc in first sc: Work a single crochet into the first stitch.
  • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: This section mirrors the previous rows, ensuring that the pattern is repetitive and creates a consistent cable-like texture.
  • Repeat (from to ): Continue repeating the sequence for the length of the row:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.
    • (1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc) twice.
    • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp.
  • Last 6 stitches: Complete the final portion of the row:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.
    • 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in last sc.
  • Turn: Flip the work to begin the next row.

4th Row:

  • Ch 1: The starting chain.
  • 1 sc in first sc: Work a single crochet into the first stitch.
  • Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: Create a chain-1 space, skip the next sc, and work a sc into the next ch-1 space.
  • Repeat (from to ): Continue repeating the sequence for the length of the row:
    • 1 sc in next sc, Ch 12, 1 sc in next sc: This part adds the ch-12 loops which form the “mock cable” effect.
    • (Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) twice: After the ch-12 loops, repeat creating gaps with chain-1 spaces and single crochet.

Final Row (Securing the Pattern):

  • Ch 1: This is the starting chain for the final row.
  • 1 sc in first sc, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp: Work a sc and create a gap by skipping a stitch.
  • Repeat (from to ): For the remaining portion of the row:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, AT SAME TIME working over the top loop of ch-12 to secure: This step ensures that the ch-12 loops from earlier rows are secured to the blanket.
    • (Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) twice.
  • Last 6 stitches: Complete the row by repeating:
    • 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, AT SAME TIME working over top loop of ch-12 to secure.
    • Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, Ch 1, Skip next sc, 1 sc in last sc.
  • Fasten off: Complete the blanket by tying off your yarn.

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