Tartan Plaid Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern
Get ready to snuggle up in ultimate style with this incredibly gorgeous Tartan Plaid Blanket pattern! There is absolutely nothing quite as comforting as a beautiful, oversized crochet throw, and this stunning plaid design brings a wonderful touch of classic, rustic cabin charm to any room. While colorwork might look intimidating at first glance, this pattern is surprisingly accessible once you get the hang of the simple technique. It is the perfect cozy, long-term project for those chilly winter evenings. Grab your favorite thick, warm yarns and let’s crochet an heirloom-quality blanket!
Gauge: 13 sts and 14 rows = 5″ in sc
Finished Size: Approximately 30″ x 34″
STRIPE PATTERN
6 rows MC
1 row CC1
1 row CC2
Repeat
Pattern
With MC, ch 86 (or any multiple of 8 plus 6).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next 5 ch; repeat from * to end – 85 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sc in sc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * to end; turn.
Repeat row 2 until desired size, following stripe pattern (the sample shown is 80 rows), then work rows below.
Final block: Repeat row 2 in MC for 6 rows.
Do not fasten off.
Border
Round 1: Join CC1 and work 1 row evenly in sc, working sc, ch 1, sc in each corner. Join with slip st to first sc.
Round 2: Join CC2 and repeat row 1.
Rounds 3-6: Join MC and repeat row 1.
Fasten off.
Making the Plaid
Join CC1 in first ch-1 space. Use surface slip st in the ch-1 space of each row to create the vertical line.
Join CC2 in the second ch-1 space. Use surface slip st in the ch-1 space of each row to create the second vertical line.
Repeat for each ch-1 space. See video for help if needed. 🙂
Weave in ends.
That’s it! If you need help, don’t forget to check out the video tutorial and remember, you can always view all of my free crochet patterns here, including more blankets!
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