Cables and More Cal

This Blanket started as a large expiriment. I am spinning my own yarn since 2022. Then I started expirimenting with coloring my yarn and adding special fibers to my wool. The results was that I had a lot of small amounts of yarn. I decided to make a blanket with it. I love cables, so I decided to started with that and I would go with the flow.

Then I made a 'mistake' ;-p. I posted on fb and youall asked when the pattern would be available.....how could I ignore that question. So I started with making a plan.

I started designing. Searching for inspiration on all kinds of patterns. Some patterns weren't suitable for the blanket. I started a few patterns that I ripped out because it wasn't What I thought it should be. But I also tried out a few new ideas that worked out quit well. I took one of the patterns from my discover the seasons and extended it to create a larger block. 

I had to try several things to create a similar effect as the cables that are knitted, I loved that proces. But how to add somethings into the charts. I had to invent some new symbols, but I found many knitting symbols suitable for what I needed.

And I started designing. Searching for all kinds of patterns. Some patterns weren't suitable for the blanket. I started a few patterns that I ripped out because it wasn't What I thought it should be. But I also tried out a few new ideas that worked out quit well. I also took one of the patterns from my discover the seasons and extended it to create a larger block. I enjoyed working on this pattern.

The blanket has 30 different Blocks in it. It has been tested by Silke and the videos on YouTube are made by Tania Leis. 2 wonderful ladies who did a great job on this Cal.

It is a paid pattern and can be purchased on Ravelry. It is a 8 week Cal. Every part contains 2-6 blocks depending on the size of the blocks.

The size of the blanket depends on the usage of your yarn and hooksize.

Mine is made with my own, handspun yarn. It is at least bulky. I used a 10.0mm hook to create the blocks. Every pattern can be used in other projects. I have been inspired by knitting patterns which I adapted and translated into Tunisian crochet. All charts in the pattern are made by me in stitchfiddle. All charts are included in the paid patterns and eBook. 

I am updating the tutorial page with a quick explanations of the stitches.

I asked my dear friend Tania Leis if she wanted to make videos to guide this pattern and seh agreed. I am glad that she agreed on it, because she makes them how I like to see the videos. Clear step by step videos. Not only of every block, but also of the stitches that I used in the pattern.

On this page you will find a written pattern only. This pattern only contains the written instructions. It will be free for just 1 week, then it will be replaced by the next part. If you miss a part then you can buy The complete pattern on Ravelry. The pattern on Ravelry has all the information in it, all links, explanation of the stitches, written pattern but also the charts, which work best for the cables.

Block 30. I found this pattern on pinterest and I loved it immediately. And cables and ajour in one pattern. the photo doesn't do justiced on the pattern. 

Block 30. This pattern has been on my todo-list for a very long time. Finally I made sure that I could make it work in this blanket. I had to adjust several dblocks to make it work, but finally I made it work.

With a nice border you can personalize your blanket. Are you going to make a simple single crochet border or are you going to make a border with mitered corner like Tania did?

Or are you going to make a HDC border in the colors you used in your blanket? Like Silke did with her blanket. 

I included the explanation for my border and the border with the mitered corners in honey comb stitch. 

It is also a nice idea to make a border in the round with a double ended hook like I did in the photo below.

The pattern is available on Ravelry. It is a paid pattern. The pattern contains all charts and written pattern. There are also links to complete videos for every block. All stitches are explained and when it is available there are links to tutorial-videos.

There will be 8 parts. Each part contains 2-6 blocks depending on the size of the blocks. You can work from your stash. At the top of the blocks you will see how much you will need. It is an estimated amount. 

All the explanations of the stitches can be found in the pattern and on the tutorial-page. There also will be links to the videos on YouTube. Those videos are made on my request by Tania Leis of 'Hooked by TJ'.