Plaid Christmas Blanket Crochet Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Red Heart
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

You'll be thrilled at how easily this crochet plaid throw comes together!

Fancy a little colourwork adventure? This crochet plaid blanket layers stripes over a mesh stitch base, with surface chain stitching adding those all-important vertical lines. Practise your colour changes, get to grips with the repeating stripe pattern and watch your checks take shape. It's a fun way to build your crochet skills while creating a cosy favourite! All the yarn and equipment you need to make this blanket can be purchased from readicut.co.uk

Sizing

Approx 49" x 54" (124.5 x 137cm)

What you'll need

Version 1
Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m):
Contrast A – Real Teal (0656): 2 balls or 575 yds/520m
Contrast B – Soft White (0316): 3 balls or 855 yds/775m
Contrast C – Shocking Pink (0718): 1 ball or 364 yds/333m
Contrast D – Aruba Sea (0505): 2 balls or 465 yds/420m

Version 2
Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m):
Contrast A – Medium Thyme (0406): 2 balls or 575 yds/520 m
Contrast B – Burgundy (0376): 3 balls or 855 yds/775 m
Contrast C – Aran (0313): 1 ball or 364 yds/333 m
Contrast D – Cornmeal (0320): 2 balls or 465 yds/420 m

Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook, 5.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
Susan Bates® yarn needle

All the yarn and equipment you need to make this blanket can be purchased from readicut.co.uk

How to access this pattern

This pattern is available to Let’s Knit Together Members. Memberships start from as little as £4.99 a month (when paid annually) and you will gain access not only to this pattern, but 3,000+ more knitting and crochet patterns to keep you inspired and casting on all year round. Join our friendly community of knitters and crochet enthusiasts today.

Don't forget to save your PDFs to your computer or tablet device as soon as it has been downloaded.