Moher Cabled Throw

Moher Cabled Throw by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

The Moher Cabled Throw is an intermediate-level crochet blanket inspired by the Cliffs of Moher along the coast of Ireland. This design combines masculine ribbing with decorative cabling and post stitches, creating a textured throw that works beautifully in a variety of color combinations. The pattern is ideal for crafters looking to expand their skills with post stitch techniques while creating a versatile home décor piece.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a finished crochet throw blanket featuring a structured design with ribbed edges framing the central pattern. The throw is designed with the masculine aesthetic in mind, making it suitable for various home décor styles. The pattern allows for customization through stripe variations, making it adaptable to different color schemes and preferences.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Post Stitches: The pattern incorporates front post double crochet (fpdc) and front post treble crochet (fptr) stitches, which create dimensional texture by working around the post of previous stitches rather than into the top loops
• Cabling: Consistent wheat cabling runs throughout the design, creating raised textural elements that add visual interest and depth
• Ribbing: Masculine ribbing frames the beginning and end of the throw, providing structure and a finished appearance
• Striping: The pattern incorporates rows of post stitches in varying colors, allowing for creative color customization

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Treble crochet (tr)
• Front post double crochet (fpdc)
• Front post treble crochet (fptr)
• Slip stitch (slip st)

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Yarn Weight: Aran weight (worsted weight)

Yarn Options: The pattern provides flexibility with two yarn choices. Crafters can use Red Heart Soft (100% acrylic, 5 oz/141 g per skein, 256 yards/234 meters per skein), requiring 5 skeins each in Toast (#1882), Wheat (#9388), and Seafoam (#9520). Alternatively, Red Heart With Love (100% acrylic, 7 oz per skein, 370 yards/338 meters per skein) can be used, requiring 4 skeins of each color.

Hooks: Two hook sizes are needed—a J hook (6.00 mm) and a K hook (6.50 mm)—allowing for gauge adjustments and varied stitch heights throughout the pattern.

Additional Notions: A yarn needle is required for weaving in loose ends and finishing the throw.

Pattern Features

This intermediate-level pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with post stitches and more complex stitch combinations. The design encourages creativity through optional stripe variations, making it an excellent stash-busting project for using up worsted weight yarn in coordinating colors. The combination of ribbing, cabling, and post stitch rows creates a sophisticated, textured finished piece that appeals to both traditional and contemporary home décor aesthetics.