This is a crochet cable stitch pattern (looks like a braided / twisted cable design). I’ll explain step-by-step how to make it in detail.
This pattern uses:
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc) or half double crochet (hdc) for background
- Double crochet (dc)
- Front post double crochet (FPdc) – this creates the raised cable
- Back post double crochet (BPdc) (optional for tighter texture)
I’ll explain a simple version that looks like your picture.
🧶 Materials
- Medium weight yarn (size 4)
- 5 mm – 6 mm hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
📏 Pattern Multiple
This pattern uses:
Multiple of 8 + 2
Example sizes:
- Small sample: Chain 26
- Blanket width: Any multiple of 8, then add 2
Example:
8 × 3 = 24
24 + 2 = 26 chains
📌 Important Stitches (Very Clear Explanation)
1️⃣ Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over
- Insert hook
- Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook)
- Yarn over, pull through 2
- Yarn over, pull through 2
2️⃣ Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) — THIS MAKES THE CABLE
Instead of inserting into the top loops:
- Yarn over
- Insert hook around the post of the stitch from the front
- Pull up loop
- Finish like normal dc
👉 This pushes stitch forward (raised effect)
🪡 STEP-BY-STEP FULL PATTERN
⭐ Row 1 – Foundation Row
Chain 26 (example)
Skip first 2 chains
Dc in each chain across
You now have 24 dc stitches.
Turn.
⭐ Row 2 – Set Up Sections
Ch 2 (counts as dc)
Now divide into blocks of 8:
Work:
- 4 dc (background)
- 4 dc (cable section)
Repeat across.
You should have:
4 dc, 4 dc, 4 dc, 4 dc, etc.
Turn.
⭐ Row 3 – FIRST CABLE CROSS (Important Row)
Ch 2
Work 4 regular dc (background section)
Now we cross the cable:
Step 1:
Skip next 2 stitches
Step 2:
FPdc around next 2 stitches
Step 3:
Go BACK to the 2 skipped stitches
FPdc around those 2 stitches
You just crossed them.
👉 This creates the twist.
Then:
Work 4 regular dc (background)
Repeat across.
Turn.
⭐ Row 4 – Plain Row
Ch 2
Dc in every stitch across
(No crossing here)
Turn.
🔁 Repeat Pattern
Repeat:
Row 3 (Cable cross row)
Row 4 (Plain row)
Keep repeating until desired length.
🧵 How the Twist Works (Very Clear)
You are working 4 stitches for cable.
You:
- Skip 2
- Work 2
- Go back and work skipped 2
That crossing makes the braid look.
If you always cross the same direction, it twists the same way.
🧶 Want Thicker Texture Like Photo?
The background in your picture looks tighter.
Instead of dc background, you can use:
👉 Half double crochet (hdc)
OR
👉 Single crochet (sc)
Example for textured version:
Row 1: hdc across
Row 2: 4 hdc, 4 hdc
Row 3: 4 hdc, cable (FPdc 4 crossed)
Row 4: hdc across
That makes the cable pop more.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
❌ Pulling FPdc too tight
❌ Forgetting to go back to skipped stitches
❌ Losing stitch count
❌ Not working into correct post
📏 Making It Into a Blanket
Baby blanket (approx):
Chain 98 (multiple of 8 + 2)
Throw blanket:
Chain 130
Just keep repeating rows.
✨ Extra Tip
If you want deeper cable like picture:
Instead of crossing every other row,
Do:
- 2 plain rows
- 1 cable row
This makes longer stretched twist.