Staghorn Cable Blanket

Staghorn Cable Blanket Pattern by ilovemyblanket

What Is Being Made

The Staghorn Cable Blanket is a super chunky knitted throw blanket designed for intermediate to advanced knitters. This cozy home accessory measures approximately 43 inches by 51 inches (109 centimeters by 129.5 centimeters), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a personal throw. The blanket features distinctive cable stitch work that creates visual texture and dimension, perfect for adding warmth and style to any living space.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs cable knitting techniques, which involve crossing groups of stitches over one another to create raised, twisted patterns across the fabric. The staghorn cable design likely features branching or antler-like cable motifs that give the blanket its distinctive name and aesthetic appeal. Cable work requires careful attention to stitch manipulation and proper cable needle technique to achieve the characteristic twisted effects that define this blanket's appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The Staghorn Cable Blanket utilizes cable stitches as the primary stitch pattern, combined with foundational knit and purl stitches that form the base structure. Cable stitches are created by working stitches out of order—slipping stitches to a cable needle, knitting subsequent stitches, then knitting the held stitches—to produce the signature twisted, rope-like texture. The combination of cable stitches with basic knit and purl work creates the intricate staghorn pattern that defines this blanket's visual interest.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern calls for 9 balls of Lion Brand Off-the-Hook yarn, with each ball weighing 3.5 ounces (100 grams). The blanket shown in the pattern photographs is worked in the colorway Beach Sand. Super chunky yarn is the ideal choice for this project, as its thick, bulky texture works up quickly and creates the substantial, cozy feel characteristic of modern statement blankets. While the pattern is designed specifically for Lion Brand Off-the-Hook loop yarn, it can be adapted to work with other brands of loop yarn, though knitters should be aware that variations in loop size and ball weight across different brands may affect the final blanket dimensions.

Skill Level and Project Scope

Rated as intermediate to advanced, this pattern is best suited for knitters with experience in basic knitting techniques who are ready to tackle the added complexity of cable work. The super chunky yarn weight helps make the project more manageable despite the cable techniques involved, as the thick yarn creates visible stitches that are easier to work with than finer weights. This downloadable PDF pattern is an original design by Reena Belford of I LOVE MY BLANKET and is available for personal and commercial use by crafters who purchase the pattern.