Christmas Plaid Blanket Crochet Pattern
Embrace the festive spirit with this cozy Christmas Plaid Blanket Crochet Pattern, featuring a simple two-row repeat that minimizes color changes and ends to weave in. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, this blanket combines traditional plaid aesthetics with modern crochet techniques.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in 3 colors – 2 skeins (504yd) each color (e.g., I Love This Yarn in Cranberry, Linen, Forest Green)
- J/6.0 mm hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 44″ x 60″ – perfect for snuggling on the couch or gifting.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Classic plaid design that’s timeless and festive
- Minimal color changes, making it easier to crochet than it looks
- A cozy, giftable project for the holidays
- Perfect for beginners looking to practice color changes and striping
💡 Tips for Crocheting This Blanket
- Choose contrasting colors to make the plaid pop
- Use a soft acrylic yarn for a cozy and durable blanket
- Keep your tension consistent for even stripes
- Consider making it slightly larger or smaller depending on your needs
Christmas Plaid Blanket Crochet Pattern
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Materials
worsted weight acrylic yarn in 3 colors – 2 skeins (504yd) each color (I used I Love this Yarn in Cranberry, Linen, Forest Green)
J/6.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
intermediate
Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
-Written in US terms
-ch 3 counts as dc
-Change colors each row. Do not fasten off each color. Carry the yarn and pick up new color each row.
Approx Finished Size: 44″ x 60″
CHRISTMAS PLAID BLANKET CROCHET PATTERN
ch 137 (any multiple of 6 + 5)
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from the hook, dc in next ch, *ch 3, skip 3 chs, dc in next 3 chs* repeat from * to * across (69 dc)
Drop Color A (do not fasten off), join Color B
Row 2: ch 4, turn, skip 3 dc, working into the skipped chs from previous row, dc in next 3, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, working into the skipped chs from previous row, dc in next 3* repeat from * to * across to last 3 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sl st to last stitch (66 dc)
Drop Color B (do not fasten off), join Color C
Row 3: ch 3, turn, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 2, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 3* repeat from * to * across (69 dc)
Drop Color C (do not fasten off), pick up Color A
Row 4: ch 4, turn, skip 3 dc, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 3, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 3* repeat from * to * across to last 3 dc, ch 3, sl st to last stitch (66 dc)
Continue to drop each color after each row and picking up color from 2 rows down.
Row 5 – 166: repeat rows 3 & 4
BORDER
Drop current color. Pick up next color
Row 167: ch 3, turn, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 2 stitches, *sc in next 3 dc, working into the skipped stitches from previous row, dc in next 3* repeat from * to * across to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, working down the side of the blanket, place 2 sc in the side of each stitch to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, working along the bottom of the blanket, sc in each stitch across to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, working up the side of the blanket, place 2 sc in the side of each stitch to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, join to first sc with sl st
Join final border color
Round 2: ch 1, *sc in each stitch across to corner ch-2, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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Hi Breann, I love your patterns and have made many of them. I would like to make the above pattern but somehow I can’t get the hang of it. I do row 1 fine but when I go to row 2 it’s not looking woven together. Where there were 3 skipped crochets, on row 2 there is a hole. Help!
Thank you so much for your help and your beautiful patterns.
Betty DrumM
Hi! When making the double crochets in row 2, make sure you’re working into the skipped chains from the foundation chain 🙂
Hi! I’m attempting this pattern and I was also stumped by the same thing the above commenter asked about. So I understand what to do with the first 2 rows, but with the third, am I crocheting the third row to both the bottom rows? Basically, am I working into the stitches if colors A and B with color C? (If that makes sense)
Hi! You will be working row 3 into the stitches from row 1.
Ah thank you! Just row 1, not row 2 as well?
I think I just figured it out! All odd numbered rows (ex: 1,3,5 etc) work into each other, as the even rows work into each other?
So it’s basically 2-ply?
Hi Breann! Me again. I think I’m particularly dense, but is there a video out there of the first 4 rows? That way there’s a visual to go with the written pattern? I think I’ve figured it out, I’m just having difficulty working into the skipped stitches (they might be to tight) and the end of each row with the slip stitch to change colors is a bit tricky for me.
If not, no big. I can figure it out! Thanks for your patience!