Berroco Cable Craze Blanket Knitalong
About the KAL
The Berroco Design Team has crafted twelve spectacular 16 x 16″ blocks, each showcasing a unique cable arrangement that’s perfect for knitters eager to dive in and master these mesmerizing stitches. Released on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, each block takes you on an exciting journey through the wonderful world of cables—from classic twists to interesting rope patterns and everything in between.
Eagle-eyed knitters may notice that this year’s Knitalong is inspired by Norah Gaughan, Berroco’s original cable queen, and her complex crowd favorite Norah’s Vintage Afghan. This Year’s KAL adapts and updates a selection of squares to make it a little more approachable and accessible to more knitters. Work your way through the collection at your own pace, discovering new techniques and building confidence with each design.
Joining the KAL is free, as are the patterns and instructions. The patterns for the squares are both written and charted, and there’s an excellent support video for each. Each month’s pattern is published on the second Tuesday of the month, both on the Berroco website and on Ravelry (Cable Craze Blanket KAL 2026), which will update each month with the new Block. If you sign up for their newsletter (see bottom of their website) you’ll get reminders too.
Blocks
Support: Videos & Group
- See monthly video tutorials for MKAL techniques on Berroco’s YouTube Channel.
- Join the Berroco Makers Facebook Group
Prize
At the end of 2026, finished projects added to Ravelry will be entered to win a mystery prize pack worth $1000 full of yarn, tools, and accessories from Berroco and its partner brands. Make sure to tag your project #VintageKAL26.
Colours
The project was designed with 3 colours (one light, one medium, one dark), but you can do any combination you like. I especially like it monochromatic, or even 3 light neutral shades that are close together.
Size
- Completed Blanket: Approximately 50½ ” / 128 cm x 66″ / 167.5 cm
- Each Block: Approximately 15½ ” / 39 cm square
Yarn
Berroco Vintage: 6 skeins Main colour, 5 skeins Colour #2, 5 skeins Colour #3
Other Materials
- 4.5mm/US7 needles (single pointed or 24″ circular)
- 5mm/US8 needles (single pointed or 24″ circular)
- 4.5mm/US7 – 60″ circular needles
- Cable needle
- 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Norah’s Vintage Afghan
This year’s Knitalong is inspired by this FREE pattern, Norah’s Vintage Afghan. If you like your cables a bit spicier, then feel free and dive into this pattern; the cables are GORGEOUS! Like the KAL, Norah’s Vintage Afghan also uses Berroco Vintage, but it’s a bit more complex, using 5 colours and comprising 20 blocks.
