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accessories, crochet, free crochet pattern, free pattern, home, tutorial, video, women · January 19, 2021

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket – Free Pattern

Part crochet, part… weaving?

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

That’s right! This blanket is made up of a crocheted grid work base, and then yarn is woven through it to create a gingham pattern.

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

It’s totally beginner friendly too. All you need to know is how to chain and double crochet, and then sew a running stitch.

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

The trick is to have patience. I am convinced that there are two types of crocheters…blanket crocheters and impatient crocheters. I definitely tend to fall into the second category.

I REALLY wanted to try this technique though, so I persevered and slowly finished this throw sized blanket over almost a year. Yeah…I started in February of 2020. Haha. If you ever feel like you’re a slow crocheter, take comfort in knowing I’m soooo much slower. 😉

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

I think that if you don’t mind the repetition, it should go much quicker for you.

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

Let’s get started…

MATERIALS

  • Two colors of worsted weight yarn (see material notes for amounts)
  • F/5 or 3.75 MM hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
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Material Notes:

I recommend getting 700 grams of yarn for each color.

This pattern requires approximately 1200 grams or 2,600 yards of yarn. I used this Brava yarn from WeCrochet that comes in skeins of 218 yards or 100 grams each. I used Persimmon and Cream (although I really wanted to use Brindle but it’s super popular and always out).

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

I technically used 12 skeins (6 skeins of each color), but was glad to have a couple of extras because I made a mistake (skipped a stitch while distracted crocheting) and had to redo a portion of the blanket.

Disclaimer: WeCrochet gifted me this yarn, but my love for their yarns is genuine. They are quickly becoming one of my favorite yarn suppliers! This particular Brava yarn comes in 40 different colors, is so smooth and easy to use, and is regularly $2.49 per skein. I’ve seen it go on sale for less than that before too!

ABBREVIATIONS

  • ch = chain
  • dc = double crochet

GAUGE

4 x 4 inches = 10 dc (9 ch in between) x 10 rows

The finished size of this blanket is about 53 inches (minus the fringe) by 46 inches.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Scroll past and the video will bump to the side or top of the screen so that you can read the pattern while you watch.

PATTERN

Note: This pattern is worked in groups of ten. The width of the blanket is divisible by ten stitches and each color is worked in rows of ten.

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

Chain 224 in first color.

ROW 1: Dc in fifth chain from hook. *Ch one, skip ch, dc in next.* Repeat from * to * 107 times. Ch one, skip ch, dc in last ch in the row. (total dc stitches, including beginning chains but not including ch spaces = 111)

Row 2: Ch 3, skip ch, dc in dc from previous row. *Ch, skip ch, dc in dc from previous row.* Repeat 108 times. (111 dc)

Rows 3 – 10: Repeat Row 2.

Switching Colors:

In the final dc stitch of Row 10, switch colors. As you work the dc, you will yarn over, insert your hook into the dc from the previous row, yarn over, pull through so you have three loops. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Then STOP. Pick up your second color, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Start Row 11 in the next color.

Rows 11 – 20: Repeat Row 2 in second color. Switch colors.

Rows 21-30: Repeat Row 2 in first color. Switch colors.

Continue working the grid pattern and switch colors every ten rows for a total of 140 rows.

Weave in tails: At the end you will have a lot of tails from color changes and tying in new skeins. Weave in all the ends before moving onto the next step.

Weaving The Gingham Pattern

  1. Lay the blanket out flat. This is important for helping the blanket stay square while you weave into it.
  2. Working with two strands of yarn at a time, thread them onto a yarn needle and sewing a running stitch between the grid lines. I staggered my stitch lines between colors, but I don’t think you need to per se.
  3. Leave long tails, longer than you need, on either end of the blanket. Tug on the blanket to make sure it is flat and even before tying the ends. I like to weave them through the edge of the blanket one more time before knotting them to ensure the yarn strands who slide out. Then I knot it with a simple knot with both strands.
  4. Work ten rows of each color, switching back and forth until you have completed the blanket.
  5. Trim the yarn tails at the ends to create an even fringe.
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

You’re done!

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

The finished size of this blanket is about 53 inches (minus the fringe) by 46 inches. To make this blanket larger or smaller, add or minus groups of ten stitches and/or rows.

Looking at the finished blanket now, I think I could I add another 10 rows to make the blanket a little larger…Maybe I’ll make another. Maybe. Probably not. Ha! 😉

For now, I’m going to wear this blanket as a coat in the forest and at the beach…

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

Haha! Of course I’m just doing this for pictures, but I’m laughing at how I look like the kid who forgot we live in the NW, refused to wear a jacket, and then got too cold.

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com

It was effective though and it also cushioned my butt from the pointy rocks. Ha!

Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket - Free Pattern // www.deliacreates.com
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  1. Kell says

    January 20, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    I love this! So pretty

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 25, 2021 at 12:43 PM

      Thank you Kell!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        March 11, 2022 at 2:01 AM

        I can’t wait to try this. It looks really gorgeous. Coming into Autumn here in Melbourne Australia so a good time to start.

        Reply
        • Delia says

          April 19, 2022 at 9:05 PM

          Thank you! I hope you enjoy making it. If you are on instagram, I’d love to see it when you’re done! I’m @deliacreates.

          Reply
  2. Kristie says

    February 10, 2021 at 8:51 PM

    Ok, this is super cute. And I would totally want to make pillow covers for my couch with this idea. Thanks for sharing. Might have to grab some yarn now. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tammy says

    September 3, 2021 at 6:43 AM

    I love this pattern and am in the process of making one, using the suggested Brava yarn. Can you please provide washing instructions? The yarn says it is machine washable and tumble dry, but I’m wondering if you recommend hand washing for the blanket and if the dryer is ok? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      September 3, 2021 at 10:59 AM

      Good question. I run the blanket through the washer, preferably on delicate with my other sweaters, and then I like to air dry it. Even though the yarn can handle going through the washer and dryer, I like to think it lasts longer and protects the woven nature of the blanket if I baby a little.

      Reply
  4. CaRol GoMez says

    January 14, 2022 at 1:52 AM

    Ms. Delia- I Loved this pattern the 1st time I saw it. It really does require a lot of patience- I’m the most impatient person I know but I made it thru! It is my best work yet! Thanks so much for sharing this method! I love to try new things & ways to get things done. I’m actually making two at the same time! They’re gifts for a brother/sister set. Wish I could upload a photo- you’d be so proud- I am! Thanks again- cg

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 18, 2022 at 1:43 PM

      That makes me SO happy to hear! I wish I could see them. The brother and sister getting those blankets are so lucky!

      Reply
  5. Catherine PASCAL says

    February 3, 2022 at 8:10 PM

    Merci beaucoup pour le partage de votre patron.
    Cette couverture a un effet extraordinaire.
    Bonne continuation.

    Reply
  6. ebearrific says

    March 10, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    I am so inspired! Just received my Malabrigo Rios yarn order from Fabulous Yarn right before the announcement that Malabrigo prices will go up! Now I am patiently waiting for my new Lykke hook to come in so I can get started on making this for my baby due in August. Thank you so much for this pattern and tutorial!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 19, 2022 at 8:44 PM

      Congrats on the new baby! If you’re on instagram, I would love to see the finished blanket. Your yarns sound lovely! I’m @deliacreates.

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    March 26, 2022 at 11:18 AM

    This is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:04 PM

      Thank you Angela!

      Reply
  8. D M says

    April 2, 2022 at 12:27 AM

    I love this pattern and would like to make a queen size one for my bed. Could you tell me the multiple you used to start the foundation row?

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    April 11, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    I’m not sure if my first comment was posted. I would like to make a queen size blanket of this pattern. Can you help me with the multiple of stitches that I would have to crochet to create this? Thank you for sharing this pattern!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:01 PM

      Hi Dee! Sorry about that. I didn’t get notification of a bunch of comments and I had to manually approve them. Good question. So, I worked this blanket in a multiple of 10 chain spaces by 10 rows. Ten chain spaces get woven into, which requires 12 dc stitches with chains in between. Because each group of 10 shares a “side,” you really only need 11 dc stitches with chains in between, except for the last row, which needs 12. That’s why there are 111 dc stitches with chains in between. 10 x 11 = 110 plus one more on the end = 111.

      Each woven square is roughly 4×4 inches (10 dc with chains by 10 rows). Once you decide how big you want your blanket you can figure out the math from there. A queen size blanket is about 90 inches by 100 inches. I’d size up when determining the number of stitches. The closest would be 92 inches by 100 inches. So 23 groups of 10 chain woven squares (11 dc) = 253 dc plus one on the end = 254 dc with chains in between.

      Your starting number of chains would be 510 (two for starting chains that count as one dc). Dc in fifth chain from the hook, ch, skip a ch, dc in the next. Repeat to the end. You should have 254 dc stitches at the end. Change colors every ten rows. Work 25 rows (100″/4″ = 25).

      I think it will end up a bit bigger than 90 x 100 inches of course, but not by much. Plus, bigger is better than too small.

      I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

      Reply
  10. Lily says

    April 14, 2022 at 9:01 AM

    do you think it would be possible to follow the pattern but use four colors?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 19, 2022 at 8:41 PM

      Sure! There are some interesting tartan patterns I have seen on Pinterest that use four colors. I would search there for ideas on how to configure them.

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    April 19, 2022 at 8:11 PM

    Does the woven section tend to pull out easily? I’m only 3 rows in but I’m concerned that I’m either not pulling it tight enough or too tight. Ha!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 19, 2022 at 8:40 PM

      Good question. It doesn’t really. I wouldn’t pull it too tightly or too loosely. Just enough to knot it at the end when it’s perfectly flat. If it’s too tight, it won’t lay flat or it might come out. If too loosely, I could see the woven bits snagging. I hope that helps!

      Reply

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