The Red Heart Plaid Christmas Crochet Blanket is a warm project that brings warmth and festive cheer to your home. This blanket shows a cozy plaid pattern that is perfect for the holidays, making it an ideal gift or a sweet decoration for your living space.
What makes this blanket particularly nice is its build method. The design starts with a meshy base of horizontal stripes. Are then enhanced with vertical chains woven over and under the mesh. This skill not only adds texture but also allows for flexibility in color choices, enabling you to customize the blanket to fit your style.
Red Heart Plaid Christmas: Understanding the Construction of the Plaid Design
The build of the plaid blanket is more intricate than it appears at first glance. Initially, you create a base of horizontal stripes using double crochet stitches. This forms a stable mesh base that serves as the canvas for the woven vertical chains. By switching the colors in the horizontal rows, you set the stage for the plaid effect that is characteristic of this design.
Once the mesh is set, the next step uses weaving chains through the mesh to create the vertical stripes. This process boosts the plaid effect and adds dimension to the blanket. The steps detail a exact color sequence to follow. Feel free to explore your own color mixes to make the project truly yours.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plaid Christmas Blanket Pattern
What is the finished size of the blanket?
The done blanket is made to be large enough for use on a couch or as a throw on a bed. Its ample size allows for comfort and coziness during chilly evenings.
If you’re considering this blanket as a gift, its generous sizes make it useful enough for various uses, making sure that it will be appreciated by anyone who receives it.
Can I customize the colors for the blanket?
Absolutely! The pattern helps you to change the colors as you wish. While it gives a exact sequence of colors, feel free to experiment with distinct shades that reflect your own style or the recipient’s preferences.
Choosing your own colors can make your blanket unique and special. Just ensure that the colors you select contrast well enough to maintain the plaid effect of the design.
What should I do if I encounter difficulties with gauge?
Getting the correct gauge is crucial for making sure that your blanket is the right size. If you find that your gauge does not match the required specs, try using a distinct hook size to adjust your tension. The pattern notes that you can use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
It’s always a good idea to crochet a small swatch before starting your project. This way, you can measure your gauge accurately and make any needed changes before committing to the entire blanket.
Color Management for a Personalized Touch for This Blanket
Choosing colors for the plaid blanket can be one of the most fun aspects of this project. The pattern allows for significant style. Check your own preferences or the recipient’s tastes when selecting yarn colors. You might opt for traditional holiday colors like red and green or perhaps a more contemporary palette with muted tones.
The pattern gives a exact color sequence, which can serve as a guideline. Still, don’t hesitate to mix and match colors to create a unique look. Just ensure that the colors you choose contrast well enough to maintain the visibility of the plaid design.
Tips for Finishing Touches
Ending your plaid blanket uses adding a fringe and an edging. Are vital for giving the blanket a neat look. The steps outline how to attach fringe at each ch-1 space and how to work a single crochet edging along the sides. These final details not only enhance the look appeal but also help to secure any loose ends.
When adding the fringe, be mindful of the color of the yarn you are using. Matching the fringe color to the corresponding vertical chain color can create a cohesive look. This focus to detail can elevate your blanket from a simple crochet project to a nice handcrafted piece.
Specifications for the Plaid Christmas Blanket Pattern
Sizes & fit
Blanket measures 57 x 75½” (154 x 192 cm)
BLANKET
With A, ch 173.
Gauge & motif dimensions
12 sts (including ch sts) = 4″ (10 cm); 6 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Blanket pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
RED HEART®
Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yds (333 m); stripes, prints, multis and heathers 5 oz (141 g), 236 yds (215 m); flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
Hook specified in the pattern
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6 mm [US J-10]
Materials Needed for the Plaid Christmas Blanket
continued… Plaid Christmas Blanket This plaid throw is easier than it looks! First you crochet a meshy base of horizontal stripes. Then you make chains that are woven over and under the mesh to form vertical stripes. Crochet it as shown for a holiday look, or change up the colors as you wish! Blanket measures 57 x 75½” (154 x 192 cm)
BLANKET
With A, ch 173.
Row 1 (right side): Dc in 5th ch from hook (skipped sts count as 1 dc and 1 ch), * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * to end, turn – 171 sts including ch sts, 85 ch-1 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), * dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * to end, turn. Repeat Row 2 111 more times in the following color sequence: 3 more rows with A * 1 row with C 2 rows with B 1 row with D 2 rows with B 1 row with C 5 rows with A 1 row with D 2 rows with E 1 row with C 2 rows with E 1 row with D 5 rows with A 1 row with C 2 rows with B 1 row with D 2 rows with B 1 row with C 5 rows with A Repeat from * twice more. Fasten off. Vertical Chains With D, create a chain that measures the length of the blanket without being stretched. Weave this chain through the rightmost column of spaces, working over and under the ch sts of the Blanket. Secure chain to Blanket at top and bottom using yarn tails. With C, create another chain the same way, and weave it through the next column of spaces, alternating the overs and unders for a woven effect. Create 83 more chains and weave them through in the same manner, working your way from right to left on the Blanket, using the following colors: 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with C 1 chain with A 2 chains with C 1 chain with E 1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D * [ 1 chain with C 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with B 1 chain with C 2 chains with B 1 chain with E
Pattern skill level: Easy.
1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D ] twice 1 chain with C 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with C 1 chain with A 2 chains with C 1 chain with E 1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D Repeat from * once more.
Instructions for Crocheting the Plaid Christmas Blanket
With A, ch 173.
Row 1 (right side): Dc in 5th ch from hook (skipped sts count as 1 dc and 1 ch), * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * to end, turn – 171 sts including ch sts, 85 ch-1 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), * dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * to end, turn. Repeat Row 2 111 more times in the following color sequence: 3 more rows with A * 1 row with C 2 rows with B 1 row with D 2 rows with B 1 row with C 5 rows with A 1 row with D 2 rows with E 1 row with C 2 rows with E 1 row with D 5 rows with A 1 row with C 2 rows with B 1 row with D 2 rows with B 1 row with C 5 rows with A Repeat from * twice more. Fasten off. Vertical Chains With D, create a chain that measures the length of the blanket without being stretched. Weave this chain through the rightmost column of spaces, working over and under the ch sts of the Blanket. Secure chain to Blanket at top and bottom using yarn tails. With C, create another chain the same way, and weave it through the next column of spaces, alternating the overs and unders for a woven effect. Create 83 more chains and weave them through in the same manner, working your way from right to left on the Blanket, using the following colors: 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with C 1 chain with A 2 chains with C 1 chain with E 1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D * [ 1 chain with C 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with B 1 chain with C 2 chains with B 1 chain with E
Pattern skill level: Easy.
1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D ] twice 1 chain with C 1 chain with A 1 chain with E 2 chains with C 1 chain with A 2 chains with C 1 chain with E 1 chain with A 1 chain with C 1 chain with D Repeat from * once more.
FINISHING
Fringe Attach a fringe at each ch-1 space at top and bottom of Blanket as follows: With color of corresponding vertical chain, cut 3 strands of yarn, 8″ (20.5 cm) each. Fold strands at center. Use hook to pull center of strands through edge space, then pull ends of strands through the resulting loop and pull tight. Edging With right side facing, join A with slip st at bottom right corner, ch 1, and work 1 row evenly in sc up right side edge. Fasten off. With right side facing, join A with slip st at top left corner, ch 1, and work 1 row evenly in sc down left side edge. Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends, working ends of vertical chains into fringe.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc;
| Abbreviation | Meaning in the original pattern |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| st(s) | stitch (es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. See next page for charts |
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Repeat x3 1357911131517192123252729313335373941 40 38 36 34 3243454749 48 46 44 42 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Repeat x2
Now that you’re equipped with the details and tips for creating your plaid blanket, gather your supplies and start making. Enjoy the process. Soon you’ll have a nice, cozy blanket to keep you warm during the holiday season.
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