Bonnie's Winter Cabled Throw

Bonnie's Winter Cabled Throw by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

Bonnie's Winter Cabled Throw is an intermediate-level crocheted blanket and throw designed by Bonnie Barker. This downloadable PDF pattern features a stunning Saxon Braid as the centerpiece motif, showcasing luscious crocheted cables that create visual depth and texture. Despite the intricate appearance of the cabled design, the pattern includes a unique cabling technique and complete video tutorial to make the project more accessible to intermediate crocheters.

Finished Dimensions and Coverage

The completed throw measures approximately 47 inches wide by 61 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over a sofa, armchair, or bed for warmth and decorative appeal during winter months.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs several specialized crochet techniques to achieve its cable-textured appearance:

• Wattle Stitch: A foundational stitch used throughout the pattern. On Row 1, worked in foundation stitches as (single crochet, chain 1, double crochet) in the next stitch, skipping the following 2 stitches. All subsequent rows repeat this combination in the chain-1 space of the previous wattle stitch.
• Honeycomb Cable: A specialized cable technique that creates the dimensional, twisted appearance characteristic of the design. This stitch involves front post treble stitches worked in a specific sequence to produce the cabled effect.
• Front Post Treble (fptr): A post stitch that wraps around the post of stitches from previous rows, essential for creating the raised cable texture.
• Saxon Braid: The primary center motif of the throw, constructed using the cabling techniques described above to create an intricate braided pattern down the middle of the blanket.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for 19 skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, a 100% acrylic yarn in worsted/Aran weight (#4). Each skein contains 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and yields 184 meters (201 yards) of yardage. This yarn choice provides durability and easy care while supporting the cable stitches that define the design.

Crochet hooks required include both a size I (5.50 mm) and a size J (6.00 mm) hook, allowing for gauge adjustments and stitch variation as specified in the pattern instructions. Additional notions needed are a yarn needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 9.5 rows measuring 4 inches when worked in post ribbing. Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and ensuring the cables display properly throughout the throw.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, Bonnie's Winter Cabled Throw is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore post stitches and cable techniques. The downloadable PDF format includes written instructions and a complete video tutorial, providing multiple learning resources to guide you through the cabling process and help demystify techniques that may initially appear complex.