'Like a Sweater' Blanket
'Like a Sweater' Blanket
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF KNITTING PATTERN
This chunky, cable blanket is fun to knit with super bulky #6 weight yarn and big needles!
The “Like a Sweater” Blanket was inspired by a conversation with my teenage daughter when she was watching me knit:
Daughter: Do you know how to knit cables Mom?
Me: Yes…it’s done with a special cable needle. (I demonstrated using my work in progress.)
Daughter: Would you be able to make me a blanket that looks like a sweater?
Me: What do you mean “a blanket that looks like a sweater”?
Daughter: A thick, chunky blanket with big cables… like a sweater!
Throughout the designing and knitting process, I knew the name for this blanket would be…“Like a Sweater”.
“I love this blanket!! The pattern was easy to understand and it’s a beautiful pattern.”
As of March 2025, this pattern has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars for overall results and clarity of instructions on Ravelry.
Knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on US size 13 circular knitting needles.
ONE BLANKET SIZE: Approximately 36” wide x 49” long
This blanket can be made longer by adding an additional cable sequence.
The PDF pattern includes instructions for how to make the blanket longer… or wider by adding additional cables..
SUPER BULKY #6 WEIGHT YARN:
Approximately 800 - 825 yards
Blanket shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in the ‘Fisherman’ colorway. The pattern will also work well with Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick.
See more yarn suggestions in my blog post about super bulky #6 weight yarns.
NEEDLES:
US size 13 circular knitting needles, 32” or longer in length (or size best suited for your yarn and knitting tension).
Cable needle for chunky yarn.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, use cable technique, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
Cable knitting experience highly recommended! Before you invest in a large quantity of yarn be certain that you already know how to work cables.
You might also like my other chunky cable blanket…North of the River blanket knitting pattern.
Blocking of finished blanket suggested.
This pattern is written in English using standard U.S. knitting terms.
Written pattern with row by row instructions.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD KNITTING PATTERN:
This item is an instant download knitting pattern. A link to download the digital PDF pattern file will be sent to your email address when payment is received.
Save the PDF knitting pattern file to Google Drive, iCloud or your computer for unlimited future reference.
“My favorite afghan pattern is the Like A Sweater blanket!! It works with light OR dark colored yarn. Easy pattern to remember and everyone loves theirs!!!”