This afghan brings together bold ropes of cables and smooth waves of ripple stitches. It’s built in long panels that are later joined, giving you a large, dramatic throw with real texture. The pattern repeats are steady and meditative, and the result feels timeless and weighty.

Materials

• U.S. size 11 (8 mm) circular needles, 36″
• Approx. 6000 yards worsted weight yarn (about 35 skeins Vanna’s Choice)
• Large cable needle
• Size J crochet hook
• Optional: knitting clips for easier seaming

Abbreviations

Twist Cable
Slip 5 sts to cable needle and hold in front, knit 5, knit 5 from cable needle

Back Ripple
Slip 10 sts to cable needle and hold in back, knit 10, knit 10 from cable needle

Front Ripple
Slip 10 sts to cable needle and hold in front, knit 10, knit 10 from cable needle

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Construction Notes

This afghan is worked in three separate panels. Each panel builds long columns of cables and ripples, then finishes with ribbing. When all three panels match in length, they are seamed together side-by-side.

The fabric is heavy, so circular needles are essential for holding the large stitch count. The crochet hook is used only for final joining or tidying.

The stitch patterns run on a 20-row repeat. Consistency matters — each panel must have the same number of repeats so the joins line up cleanly.

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Panel 1

Cast On

Cast on 165 sts.

Bottom Rib

Rows 1–10: Work in 2×2 rib.

Pattern Section

Purl across on all even-numbered (WS) rows.

Row 1 (RS): k10, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k5
Row 3: k30, back ripple, k50, back ripple, k45
Row 5: k10, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k5
Row 7: k50, front ripple, k50, front ripple, k25
Row 9: k10, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k5
Row 11: knit across
Row 13: k10, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k5
Row 15: knit across
Row 17: k10, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k5
Row 19: knit across

End with Row 20 (a WS purl row).

Repeat Rows 1–20 until the panel measures 84 inches.

Top Rib

Work 10 rows in 2×2 rib.
Bind off.

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Panel 2

Cast On

Cast on 190 sts.

Bottom Rib

Rows 1–10: k1, p2, work in 2×2 rib to last stitch, k1.

Pattern Section

Purl across on all even-numbered (WS) rows.

Row 1: k55, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k55
Row 3: k5, back ripple, k50, back ripple, k50, back ripple, k25
Row 5: k55, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k55
Row 7: k25, front ripple, k50, front ripple, k50, front ripple, k5
Row 9: k55, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k55
Row 11: knit across
Row 13: k55, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k55
Row 15: knit across
Row 17: k55, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k55
Row 19: knit across

End with Row 20.

Repeat Rows 1–20 until the panel measures 84 inches, matching the repeats used in Panel 1.

Top Rib

Work 10 rows in 2×2 rib.
Bind off.

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Panel 3

Cast On

Cast on 165 sts.

Bottom Rib

Rows 1–10: (even rows) k1, p2, work in 2×2 rib to end.
Odd rows are worked as opposite stitches.

Pattern Section

Purl across on all even-numbered (WS) rows.

Row 1: k5, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k10
Row 3: k25, back ripple, k50, back ripple, k50
Row 5: k5, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k10
Row 7: k45, front ripple, k50, front ripple, k30
Row 9: k5, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k10
Row 11: knit across
Row 13: k5, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k10
Row 15: knit across
Row 17: k5, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k60, twist cable, k10
Row 19: knit across

End with Row 20.

Repeat Rows 1–20 until the panel measures 84 inches, matching Panels 1 and 2.

Top Rib

Work 10 rows in 2×2 rib.
Bind off.

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Finishing

• Block each panel lightly if your yarn allows.
• Align panel edges so cable motifs match.
• Seam panels together using mattress stitch or slip-stitch crochet.
• Weave in all ends.