For many crocheters, tackling cables feels like an ambitious leap—but the Freya Ombre Cable Blanket makes it a joy to learn. This pattern offers a graceful introduction to cable techniques while still delivering a sophisticated design.
The smooth curves of the cables are beautifully highlighted by the ombre yarn, making each stitch stand out. If you’ve ever wanted to master cables, this blanket is the perfect starting point for creating a timeless treasure.
Have you ever wanted to try crochet cables? This pattern is going to teach you everything you need to know to make your very first beginner crochet cable blanket.
It’s a fairly simple pattern. It’s so easy that even a confident beginner can easily make it and it’s also a simple way to take your crochet skills to the next level!

If this is your first time making a crochet blanket with cables, this one is an easy introduction. Cabled blankets may seem challenging at first, this thoughtfully designed pattern is the perfect introduction for crocheters looking to dive into the world of textured stitches.

Level: Intermediate
Stitches used include -
For the Blanket
• CH = Chain
• FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet
• FPTR = Front Post Treble Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet

For the Crochet Border
• CBLSC = Back Loop Single Crochet
• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• SL ST = Slip Stitch

Crochet Terms: Written in US terms.

Video Links
Lots of Video Links provided for the crochet stitches, the cabled blanket, and the ribbed border.
Materials
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn. It’s an acrylic yarn. 482 yards per skein. In Navy Ombre Color.
Throw Blanket Size uses 6 ½ skeins or 3,100 yards total.
Afghan Size uses 7 skeins or 3,374 yards total.

Supplies
Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Size
Make this any Size you want using the stitch multiples. Here are two suggested sizes.
Large Throw Blanket. 50 inches X 55 inches without border or 54 inches X 59 inches with border.
Afghan. 50 inches X 61 inches without border or 54 inches X 65 inches with border. (shown).
Change the size using multiples of 10 + 4 Using the Foundation Half Double Crochet.
Optional beginning. If you want to work the chain stitches, then the first row of half double crochet stitches, start with a chain using stitch multiples of 10 + 5. Tip. When starting this way, the first row of the pattern detailed below will become your row two and so on.