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Gingham Blanket Pattern

Gingham Blanket Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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About This Gingham Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a medium-sized gingham blanket worked in front-post and back-post double crochet with a surface slip-stitch gingham overlay. The design features clean color panels and a neat tassel finish for a modern, handcrafted look. You will work in rows with simple colour changes and finish the blanket with vertical surface slip stitches and tassels.

Gingham Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Pattern is written for a medium-size blanket; consult the provided tables to change width and length. Techniques taught include FPdc, BPdc and surface slip-stitching, with photo references included for clarity.

Why You'll Love This Gingham Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it produces a deceptively sophisticated gingham look using simple crochet techniques that anyone with intermediate skills can follow. I enjoy how the FPdc and BPdc create a woven texture that looks like a knit but is entirely crochet. The surface slip-stitching trick gives a beautiful color overlay and the tassel finish adds personality and warmth. I also love that the pattern includes tables so you can easily change the blanket size to suit your needs.

Gingham Blanket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Gingham Blanket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Gingham Blanket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Gingham Blanket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the look of this blanket by swapping colours; try pastel shades for a baby-friendly version or bold brights for a modern statement.

If you want a larger or smaller blanket, change the starting chain using the "multiples of 20 plus 2" rule and consult Table 1 and Table 2 to plan your panels and rows.

I often use variegated DK yarn for one of the colour panels to introduce subtle gradients without extra colour changes.

Use a thicker yarn and larger hook for a chunkier, quicker blanket, or a lighter yarn and smaller hook for a delicate lap throw; always make a swatch to check gauge first.

Instead of tassels, you can finish with a simple single crochet border in one colour for a cleaner modern edge.

Try alternating the surface slip-stitch sequence to create different gingham patterns, such as wider or narrower vertical slip-stitch columns.

I sometimes add embroidered motifs or a small crocheted applique to one corner to personalize the blanket for gifts.

For a more rustic look, change the yarn fibre to a wool blend; for an easy-care blanket, choose acrylic substitutes listed in the suggestions.

To make a baby version, reduce the number of starting chains and total rows and shorten the tassels; the pattern's tables make recalculation straightforward.

Consider making a matching set of cushions using the same stitch pattern and surface crochet technique to coordinate with the blanket.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking tension before starting the blanket can result in a very different final size; make a swatch using the recommended hook and yarn and match the specified tension before committing to the full project. ✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails for the tassels at the end will make finishing difficult; when changing colours for the surface crochet, leave long tails as directed so you can use them for tassels. ✗ Misplacing the FPdc and BPdc directions (front vs back) will reverse the texture and create uneven columns; carefully follow the instruction to insert the hook from the front for FPdc and from the back for BPdc. ✗ Not counting the number of starting chains or rows correctly will change the blanket dimensions; use the tables provided and make sure your starting chain is a multiple of 20 plus 2 and the total rows are a multiple of 10. ✗ Pulling stitches too tightly during surface slip-stitching will distort the ladder rungs; keep your working yarn behind the blanket and make relaxed slip stitches for an even overlay. ✗ Changing yarn weight without adjusting hook size will alter gauge and panel sizes; if you use a different yarn weight, make a new swatch and consult the tables to adjust starting chains and total rows accordingly.

Gingham Blanket Pattern

Make a soft, modern gingham blanket using DK weight yarn and textured front- and back-post stitches. You will learn FPdc and BPdc techniques plus a simple surface slip-stitch gingham overlay and tassel finishing. The pattern is written for a medium-size blanket and includes tables so you can easily change width and length to suit your needs.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Gingham Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Ouma Ralie Feels Like Cashmere DK from Kismet Yarns: 3 x 100g Frosty White (A)
  • 02
    Ouma Ralie Feels Like Cashmere DK from Kismet Yarns: 4 x 100g Bubblegum Blue (B - light blue)
  • 03
    Ouma Ralie Feels Like Cashmere DK from Kismet Yarns: 4 x 100g Beach House Blue (C - dark blue)
  • 04
    Yarn weight: Light (3) / DK, Meterage: 273 yards / 250 meters per 100g, Unit weight: 100g
  • 05
    Suggested substitutes: Rico Essentials Acrylic Antipilling DK, King Cole Cherished Baby DK, Stylecraft Bambino DK, Lion Brand Jeans, Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, Lion Brand Jamie, Lion Brand Vanna's Style, Schachenmayr Original Soft and Easy, Schachenmayr Bravo, Red Heart Baby Hugs Light, Scheepjes Softfun, Scheepjes Colour Crafter, Scheepjes Softfun Denim

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5mm (H)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 7mm (for surface crochet)
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing in ends and finishing tassels
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    Stitch markers (optional)
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    Measuring tape
  • 07
    Pins for blocking (optional)

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— Materials :

Info :

5mm crochet hook. 7mm crochet hook. Yarn: Ouma Ralie Feels Like Cashmere DK from Kismet Yarns: 3 x 100g Frosty White (A), 4 x 100g Bubblegum Blue (B - light blue), 4 x 100g Beach House Blue (C - dark blue).

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Finished Size: 33.7 inches x 38.4 inches (85.5cm x 97.5cm). Tension: 11 Front/Back Post-and-chain stitches and 14 rows = 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10cm.

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Stitches & Abbreviations: ch = chain. sl st = slip stitch. hdc = half double crochet. BPdc = Back Post double crochet. FPdc = Front Post double crochet. st/sts = stitch/stitches. ch3-tc = chain 3 turning chain. H = crochet hook. YOH = yarn over hook. rep = repeat. WS = Wrong Side. RS = Right Side.

— Table 1 (Starting Chains & Width) :

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Number of Starting Chains 142 = 69 FPdc after Row 2 = 7 Colour Panels = 66.5cm / 26.2 inches. 162 = 79 FPdc after Row 2 = 8 Colour Panels = 76cm / 29.9 inches. 182 = 89 FPdc after Row 2 = 9 Colour Panels = 85.5cm / 33.6 inches. 202 = 99 FPdc after Row 2 = 10 Colour Panels = 95cm / 37.4 inches. 222 = 109 FPdc after Row 2 = 11 Colour Panels = 104.5 / 41.1 inches. 242 = 119 FPdc after Row 2 = 12 Colour Panels = 114 / 44.9 inches.

— Table 2 (Total Rows & Length) :

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Total number of rows 110 = 11 Colour Panels = 82.5cm / 32.5 inches. 120 = 12 Colour Panels = 90cm / 35.4 inches. 130 = 13 Colour Panels = 97.5cm / 38.4 inches. 140 = 14 Colour Panels = 105cm / 41.3 inches. 150 = 15 Colour Panels = 112.5cm / 44.3 inches. 160 = 16 Colour Panels = 120cm / 47.2 inches.

— Special Stitches & Techniques :

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Surface crochet: Slip stitches are worked on the surface of the finished blanket to form the gingham pattern (photos 25-33).

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Front Post and Back Post double crochet: These stitches are not made in the top of the previous row's stitches, but around the post of the indicated stitch. When made around the front of the post it is a front post stitch; when made around the back of the post it is a back post stitch.

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Instructions for Front Post double crochet (FPdc): YOH (photo 2), insert H FROM THE FRONT towards the back, move the H behind the post of the indicated st and let the H come out in front again, YOH (photo 3), pull up a loop at the front of your work (3 loops on H), YOH (photo 4) and pull through 2 loops (photo 5), YOH and pull through last 2 loops (photo 6, 7-11).

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Instructions for Back Post double crochet (BPdc): YOH (photo 14), insert H FROM THE BACK towards the front, move the H in front of the post of the indicated st (photo 15) and let the H come out in the back again, YOH, pull up a loop at the back of your work (3 loops on H), YOH (photo 16) and pull through 2 loops, YOH and pull through last 2 loops (photos 17-18).

— Instructions :

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Instructions are written for a medium size blanket, consult Table 1 on page 3 for number of starting chains for smaller or bigger blanket sizes. This pattern tends to curl in the beginning, don’t worry when that happens, the surface crochet stitches added at the end will flatten it out.

Row 0 (Starting Chain) :

Ch 182 with colour A and 5mm H.

Row 1 :

hdc in fourth ch from H, ch 1, skip 1 st, *hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, rep from * to end of row, end with a hdc in last ch, turn (photo 1 shows the first few hdc's).

Row 2 :

(WS) ch 3, skip first st, *FPdc around next st, ch 1, rep from * to end of row, hdc around ch3-tc, turn (see photos 2-11 for FPdc, photos 12-13 for last hdc - you should now have 89 FPdc and one hdc at the end of your row).

Row 3 :

(RS) ch 3, skip first st, *BPdc around next st, ch 1, rep from * to end of row, hdc around ch3-tc, turn (see photos 14-18).

Row 4 :

(WS) ch 3, skip first st, *FPdc around next st, ch 1, rep from * to end of row, hdc around ch3-tc, turn.

Rows 5-10 :

rep rows 3-4 another 3 times.

Rows 11-20 :

Change to colour B (photos 20-21, do this in the last st of row 10), rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 21-30 :

Change to colour C, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 31-40 :

Change to colour B, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 41-50 :

Change to colour A, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 51-60 :

Change to colour B, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 61-70 :

Change to colour C, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 71-80 :

Change to colour B, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 81-90 :

Change to colour A, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 91-100 :

Change to colour B, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 101-110 :

Change to colour C, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 111-120 :

Change to colour B, rep rows 3-4 five times.

Rows 121-130 :

Change to colour A, rep rows 3-4 five times. Fasten Off.

— Surface Crochet :

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Turn the blanket so that the WS is facing you. The BPdc and FPdc form vertical rows (photo 22), while the RS has horizontal rows (photo 23). When the WS is facing you, these horizontal rows almost look like the rungs of a ladder behind the BPdc and FPdc vertical rows (photo 24). The surface slip stitches are worked around these "rungs" of the ladder, with the WS facing you.

Step 1 :

Make a slipknot with colour C and place it around the 7mm crochet hook (make sure you leave a long yarn tail, you are not going to work your yarn ends away, you can leave these tails in the tassels you are going to add).

Step 2 :

Join colour C with a slip stitch on the right side of the first "vertical row" formed by the BPdc and FPdc, around the first bottom horizontal row (photo 25-26). Make sure that your working yarn is BEHIND the blanket.

Step 3 :

Make a slip stitch around the next horizontal row right above the bottom row. Keep making slip stitches around the horizontal rows (photo 27) until you reach the top and fasten off (remember to leave a long yarn tail, photo 32 = wrong side, photo 33 = right side).

Step 4 :

Begin the second vertical row by making slip stitches between the next two rows of BPdc and FPdc (remember to keep your working yarn BEHIND the blanket). Fasten off.

Step 5 :

Make 10 such slip stitch-rows in colour C. Continue making 10 slip stitch rows in each colour (see photo 28-31 for first row in colour B), following the same colour sequence: First with C, then B, A, B, C, B, A, B, C.

— Finishing :

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Use your hook to pull the yarn tail of every second row into the adjacent space, where you will add your tassel (photo 34). Make 20 tassels of each colour and tie five at the bottom and five at the top of each of the vertical slip stitch columns in the same colour as the vertical slip stitches (one tassel every second row).

Step :

Use your hook to pull the mid-section of your tassel through the same space as your 2 yarn tails (photo 35), open it a bit wide with your fingers and pull the tail end of the tassel through (photo 36). Once you've added all the tassels, trim them to an even length.

Assembly Instructions

  • After completing surface slip-stitch rows, pull the yarn tail of every second row into the adjacent vertical space; these tails will form the basis for your tassels.
  • Make 20 tassels of each colour and tie five tassels at the bottom and five at the top of each vertical slip-stitch column, placing one tassel every second row for consistent spacing.
  • When adding a tassel, use your hook to pull the mid-section of the tassel through the same space as the two yarn tails, then fold and pull the tail end through to secure before trimming to even length.
  • Fasten off surface crochet rows leaving long tails for tassels, and weave in any remaining ends neatly on the wrong side before trimming and finishing the tassels.
  • Block the blanket gently if desired to flatten curls and even out stitch definition before adding tassels for the cleanest finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make a gauge swatch before starting and adjust hook size if your tension differs from the pattern specifications.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when making colour joins intended for tassels; these tails are used to form the tassel ties and should not be woven in.
  • 💡The pattern is written in US terminology and works in multiples of 20 plus 2 for the starting chain; consult Table 1 and Table 2 to customize size.

This gingham blanket pattern is designed to give you a beautiful woven-look throw using crochet techniques that are fun to master. Whether you make it in the original blues or choose your own palette, the FPdc/BPdc texture plus surface slip stitch overlay will create a striking gingham effect. Enjoy the relaxing rhythm of these stitch combinations and finish with playful tassels for a cozy, handmade statement. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The medium-size blanket as written measures approximately 33.7 inches x 38.4 inches (85.5cm x 97.5cm) using the specified yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and gauge; make a swatch and consult Table 1 and Table 2 to adjust starting chains and total rows accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with FPdc and BPdc stitches; photo sequences are provided to help you learn these techniques if you are not already comfortable with them.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend 12-15 hours on the blanket, though time will vary depending on size, experience, and how quickly you work through colour changes and finishing steps.