How to Crochet a Cozy Plaid Blanket

Crocheting a plaid blanket is such a cozy and fun project! The beauty of creating a crochet plaid blanket lies in the vibrant colors and classic pattern that can instantly add warmth and style to any room. Whether you choose bold and bright hues or subtle pastels, the end result is always a snuggly masterpiece that is perfect for curling up with on chilly evenings or gifting to someone special. Plus, the repetitive stitching involved in making the plaid design is not only relaxing but also a great way to unwind and express your creativity. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get started on making a wonderful crochet plaid blanket that will be treasured for years to come!

Supplies

• Crochet Hook: I used size I
• 4 Colors of Worsted Weight Yarn: I used Red Heart Super Saver Solids Yarn.
• My Colors Were:
  • A - Dark Orchid
  • B - Claret
  • C - Light Sage
  • D - Coffee

Pattern

Step 1: The Net Base

(See the color pattern below)

Working with color A, chain (ch) 147.

Row 1: Double Crochet (dc) in the 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch* repeat across. Turn.

Remaining Rows: Ch 5, *dc in dc, ch 1* across. When you get to the end of the row, dc in 4th ch from previous row. Turn.

Color Pattern for the Rows

*AAAAAACDBBBBDC* Repeat the color pattern 6 times, then finish with 6 more rows of color A. Finish off.

Step 2: Woven in Plaid

Attach yarn to the foundation chain in the first square at the left edge of the first row. Hold the yarn behind work with your left hand and draw a chain through the front. Insert hook in the next hook directly above and draw through another chain. Continue to the top edge, working loosely enough so that the work will lay flat. (Remember to make sure you are always making the next chain directly above the previous one.) Finish off.

Repeat this, always starting in the square next to the one you started in previously.

Use the same color pattern as above:

*AAAAAACDBBBBDC* repeat to end.

Step 3: The Trim

Attach color A to one corner of the work. Work sc all the way around. I like to hold all of the loose ends close to the work here, thus “weaving” them in with my single crochets.

Now work the trim of your choosing.

I chose a V-stitch for the trim on my blanket.

To do a V-stitch, you ch 4 (counts as first dc + ch 1), dc in same st, skip 2 sts, *dc into next st, ch 1, dc in same stitch, skip 2 sts*, repeat * to *.

For the next row, work your V-stitch in the V-stitch from the previous row.

Color Pattern for the Trim

CDBDCA

Finish off and weave in all ends.