Textured Baby Blanket Free Crochet Patterns The cable stitch is a gorgeous technique Indisputably, it is useful for making projects that have a richly textured, ridged surface that s wonderful to touch. However, it may be a bit much for beginners. Thus, here are some easier projects that achieve a similar effect and produce a textured baby blanket equally beautiful, yet easy at the same time. Although they look difficult, these patterns are definitely a great way to introduce yourself to cable-stitch projects. INSTRUCTIONS HERE :