Crochet Bold Classic Buffalo Plaid Blanket Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Red and Black
• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)

Gauge

10 sc and 11 rows = 4 inches

Instructions

Pattern Notes

The blanket is made of alternating squares in red and black to create the plaid effect. Each square is worked separately and then sewn together.

Square Pattern

1. Red Square:
   1. With Red yarn, ch 21.
   2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (20 sts)
   3. Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
   4. Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
2. Black Square:
   1. With Black yarn, ch 21.
   2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (20 sts)
   3. Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
   4. Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Arrange squares in a grid, alternating colors to form the classic buffalo plaid design, ensuring an even distribution of red and black squares.

1. Sew squares together by aligning their edges and using a tapestry needle and yarn tails.
2. For added stability, sew rows of squares together to complete the blanket.

Border

With Black yarn, work a sc border around the entire blanket for a polished finish.

1. Join yarn in any corner, ch 1, work sc evenly along each edge of the blanket, working 3 sc in each corner.
2. Join with slip st to first sc, fasten off.

Weave in all ends to finish.