Plaid crochet

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Baby checkered gingham tartan plaid afghan blanket in green and white wool/acrylic mix yarn with crocheted wave border

Plaid may look complicated, but with this crochet plaid blanket pattern, you'll be amazed at how simple it can be! The technique combines the versatility of the mesh stitch with a clever weaving method, making it look intricate but actually easy to pull off.

Oftentimes, you will see plaid (also known as tartan) patterns also labeled a gingham design. While similar, they have their differences in origin and style. Gingham is an orderly, simple checkered pattern that originated in Malaysia or France. Gingham typically has three colors: one darker main color paired with white and a lighter main color, or two contrasting colors paired with white.

Explore buffalo plaid crochet blanket ideas with free patterns to add cozy charm to your home. Perfect for every skill level.

I have been searching for months for the perfect plaid crochet pattern, but never found anything that suited my tastes. Everything I found was typically the gingham or buffalo plaid style, but I wanted a blanket that looked more like a traditional woven plaid. Thus, I worked out this pattern that is incredibly easy to make.

Plaid, or tartan, is a traditional pattern that has been used in crochet for centuries, particularly in Scotland and Ireland. The design typically features crisscrossing horizontal and vertical lin…