Caterpillar Cable Throw Blanket

Caterpillar Cable Throw Blanket Pattern

What is Being Made

The Caterpillar Cable Throw Blanket is a cozy knitted throw designed by Reena Belford of I LOVE MY BLANKET. This intermediate-level blanket project measures approximately 42 inches by 53 inches (106.5 cm by 135 cm), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or snuggling on the couch. The finished blanket showcases a distinctive cable pattern that creates visual texture and dimension throughout the piece.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This knitting pattern utilizes cable stitching techniques to create the signature textured design of the Caterpillar Cable Throw Blanket. Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to produce raised, rope-like patterns that add both aesthetic appeal and structural interest to the finished blanket. The intermediate skill level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic knitting fundamentals and ready to tackle the cable crossing techniques that define this pattern.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Caterpillar Cable Throw Blanket pattern calls for 5 balls of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Yarn, with each ball weighing 6.4 ounces (180 grams). This yarn is classified as super chunky, which means it works up quickly and creates a substantial, luxurious finished fabric. The pattern shown features the colorway 'Mauve,' though the yarn is available in multiple colors to suit different décor preferences.

The pattern is versatile and will work with other brands of loop yarn, including Lion Brand Off-The-Hook and Lion Brand Crayola Off-The varieties. However, knitters should be aware that different yarn brands feature varying loop sizes and ball weights, which may affect the final dimensions of the completed blanket.

Pattern Format and Usage Rights

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and is an original design by I LOVE MY BLANKET/Reena Belford. Products created using this pattern are permitted for both personal and commercial use, provided that proper credit is given to the designer and a link to the original Etsy pattern listing is included.