Learn How to Crochet the Emerald Fields Cable Pattern

The Emerald Fields Cable Strip was inspired by the timeless, classic Irish cable patterns. With its intricate twisting stitches and rich texture, this design evokes the essence of traditional Aran knitting, but with a modern crochet twist.

Featured in the Adventure in Cables Blanket CAL, this pattern will guide you through working the cable. Whether you’re adding it to your blanket or using it in another project, you’ll be able to make it with ease.

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MATERIALS

Finished Sizes: 4″ wide x 60″ long

Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Big Twist Value – Soft Grey – 5.5 oz/156g, 348 yds/318m

Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)

Notions: Yarn Needle

Gauge: 1 cable repeat = 2” w x 4¼” h

Difficulty: Adv Beginner/Intermediate – Uses a combination of post stitches that change from row to row, to create intertwined cables.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – Front Post double crochet
FPtr – Front Post treble
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over

For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.

Notes:

Cable is worked over 7 sts.
Center 4 post stitches have been numbered in pattern to make it easier. Right to left 1,2,3,4 (because that’s how you crochet).
Straight cable sections use FPdc.
Crossed cable sections use FPdtr.

Special Stitches:

FPdc – yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times. Video tutorial here
FPtr – yo 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times. Video tutorial here

EMERALD FIELDS CABLE PATTERN

Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, [FPdc around next st, sc in next st] 3 times, FPdc around next st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (6 FPdc, 11 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, [FPdc around next post st, sc in next st] 3 times, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (6 FPdc, 11 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around 1st post st (see Notes for post st numbers), sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, FPtr around 3rd post st, sc in 2nd skipped st (one behind post st just made), FPtr in 2nd post st, sc in next st, FPdc around 4th post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 2 FPtr, 11 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 2 sts, FPtr around 2nd post st, sc in 2nd skipped st, FPtr around 1st post st, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, FPtr around 4th post st, sc in 2nd skipped st, FPtr in 3rd post st, sc in next 3 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (2 FPdc, 4 FPtr, 11 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (17 sc)

Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 6 & 7 two times.

Rows 14-15: Repeat Rows 8 & 9 one time.

Rows 16-17: Repeat Rows 6 & 7 one time.

Rows 18-23: Repeat Rows 4 & 5 three times.

Rows 24-234: Repeat Rows 6 -23, or until strip has reached 60”.