Bonnie's Autumn Cabled Throw

Bonnie's Autumn Cabled Throw by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

Bonnie's Autumn Cabled Throw is an intermediate-level crochet blanket designed by Bonnie Barker. This cozy throw blanket combines beautiful cable textures with a generous size perfect for autumn comfort. The finished dimensions measure 42 inches wide by 58 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or wrapping up during cooler months. The project is suitable for crocheters with some experience who are ready to explore cable techniques.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This throw showcases lush, beautiful cable work as its primary design feature. The pattern incorporates post stitches to create dimensional cable effects, specifically using:

• Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) – creates raised stitches that form the front of cable patterns
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC) – creates raised stitches that form the back of cable patterns
• Post Ribbing – the combination of front and back post stitches that generates the textured, ribbed appearance characteristic of cables

These post stitch techniques are essential for achieving authentic cable textures in crochet. By working into the post of stitches from previous rows rather than into the top loops, crocheters create dimensional raised sections that visually mimic knitted cables. The pattern teaches these techniques throughout the project, making it an excellent learning opportunity for intermediate crafters.

Yarn and Materials

Bonnie's Autumn Cabled Throw is worked with Brava Worsted Weight yarn in the color Paprika. The project requires 16 skeins of this yarn, which is composed of 100% premium acrylic. Each skein contains 218 yards and weighs 100 grams. The designer recommends purchasing extra yarn to ensure sufficient yardage for completing the entire throw.

The required crochet hook is a size I hook (5.50 mm). Additional notions include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn. The pattern suggests using 3 removable stitch markers to track pattern repeats, though contrasting yarn threads can serve as an alternative.

Gauge and Construction

The gauge for this project is 16 stitches equals 4 inches when measured using post ribbing with front post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches. Maintaining accurate gauge is important for achieving the correct finished dimensions and ensuring the throw drapes properly.

Pattern Support

The pattern includes access to a complete video tutorial to guide crocheters through the project. This video support is particularly valuable for intermediate crocheters learning cable techniques, as visual instruction helps clarify the post stitch methods and cable construction process.