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Top 10 Gingham Crochet Blankets
Calling all gingham fans with this collection of 10 free patterns for gorgeous crochet gingham blankets!
Gingham is a timeless pattern that never goes out of style.
If you’re looking to add some gingham charm to your home or make a beautiful gift that will be cherished for years to come, this collection is for you.
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket from Delia Creates
This is an easy check blanket pattern that’s perfect for beginners. The pattern is easy to follow, and there’s a video tutorial available to help you better understand the process. To make this blanket, you only need to know how to create a chain stitch and double crochet. The blanket is a combination of crocheting and weaving. It’s made using a grid or mesh base, with yarn woven through it to produce a beautiful gingham pattern.
SIZE: Not including the fringe, the finished blanket is approximately 53″ x 46″ (135 cm x 117 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 700 g each of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Tunisian Crochet Gingham Blanket Pattern from Exquisite Crochet UK
The Lilly Blanket is a free written pattern with a step-by-step video tutorial for an easy Tunisian crochet gingham blanket. It’s worked in panels using a join-as-you-go technique.
SIZE: 53″ x 50″ (134.5 cm x 127 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Chunky Monkey from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Seven 100 g skeins in the Stone colourway and six 100 g skeins in Petrol.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Blocking supplies, scissors, a measuring tape or gauge ruler, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch Bind-Off, and simple colour changes.
Check You Later Throw from Evelyn & Peter
Check You Later is a free pattern and video tutorial for a gingham crochet blanket that is worked in strips. It uses only two different yarns – one white, and the coloured squares are worked in Lion Brand Ombre.
SIZE: 45″ x 55″ (114 cm x 140 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Four skeins or 1200 yards (1098 m) of the Ombre yarn and 880 yards (805 m) of white yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster V-Stitch.
Crochet Grey Gingham Blanket from Daisy Farm Crafts
This beautiful gingham blanket is crocheted using the Crumpled Griddle Stitch, which creates a lovely texture.
SIZE: 29″ x 29″ (74 cm x 74 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein in White, one in Grey, and two in Grey Marl.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crumpled Griddle Stitch.
The Homemaker Crochet Throw from Sewrella
The Homemaker Throw is crocheted in strips that are then joined together to create this gorgeous plaid gingham pattern. It features a modern knit-look stitch worked with two strands of yarn held together to create a chunky, cozy blanket.
SIZE: 45″ x 62″ (114 cm x 157 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Eight 100 g skeins in the Blush colourway and eight in Cream.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only Half Double Crochet.
Herringbone Double Crochet Gingham Blanket Pattern from Daisy Farm Crafts
For a more visual guide, be sure to check out the accompanying video tutorial.
SIZE: 34″ x 34″ (86 cm x 86 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Patons Canadiana.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g skeins in the Winter White colourway, two in Medium Teal, and four in Pale Teal.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Double Crochet and Herringbone Half Double Crochet.
Chunky Buffalo Check Crochet Throw Pattern from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This free crochet gingham blanket pattern is works up quickly in super bulky weight yarn. There is a full video tutorial for the pattern that will teach you how to carry the yarn and change colours easily. A chart is also included.
SIZE: 54″ x 54″ (137 cm x 137 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Six balls in the Grey Marble colourway, four in Black and three in Fisherman.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 12 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a measuring tape, and a removable stitch marker.
Free Gingham Afghan Pattern by Donna Barranti
The Fireside Gingham Afghan uses three different colours of yarn to create the gingham pattern. The colourwork is done in the tapestry crochet style – you will carry the yarn, crocheting over the unused colours.
SIZE: 48″ x 60″ (122 cm x 152 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Seven 100 g skeins in Black, eight in Wine, and four in Red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, stitch markers, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Star Stitch, carrying yarn, and colour changes.
Crochet Gingham Blanket Pattern from Hooked By Robin
This video tutorial will teach you how to make a gorgeous gingham blanket using any yarn. You’ll learn all the tips, tricks, and maths behind the blanket so you can customise it any way you like. Plus, there’s a written pattern to accompany the video.
Velvet Gingham Blanket from Love Life Yarn
This free pattern gives instructions for a lapghan, a throw, and a twin bed-sized blanket. A full video tutorial is also included.
SIZE: 26″ x 40″ (66 cm x 102 cm), 46″ x 56″ (117 cm x 142 cm), and 64″ x 88″ (162.5 cm x 223.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Velvet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: For the lapghan, you will need one 300g skein each of Vapor Grey, White, and Blackbird. For a throw-sized blanket, you will need two skeins of each colour, and for a twin-sized blanket, you will need three skeins of each colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape and a tassel maker.
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