Although it's often considered a form of plaid, houndstooth deserves a roundup of it's own! The classic houndstooth is made with woven fabric - but crochet can do a mighty fine impersonation! Heralded as a classic design that's on trend once again, here are 10 free houndstooth crochet patterns!
10 Free Houndstooth Crochet Patterns
(Click on the name of the pattern, in blue, to go to the pattern page!)
- Infinity Hounds Tooth Scarf by Kathy Lashley, on ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs: I have to admit, this one might be my favorite of the whole bunch. Such a fantastic look!
- Houndstooth Hook Holder (Case) by Book People Studio: One small swatch becomes a great little travel hook case!
- Hounds Tooth Beanie Hat by Kathy Lashley, on ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs: Houndstooth hats for both men and women!
- Hounds Tooth Tote by Kathy Lashley, on ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs: One more from this talented designer! She's made houndstooth her own!
- Houndstooth Dishcloth by Carol Ballard, on Best Free Crochet: A great way to try out any new stitch pattern!
- Hounds tooth Scarf and Glove Toppers by Sara Sach, on Posh Pooch Designs blog: Such a great gift set idea! And yes, those gloves are always too short - chilly wrists are no fun.
- Houndstooth Hat by Patons: Another fantastic crochet hat pattern - love the rainbow stripes happening here!
- iSleeve by Allison Hoffman, on Yarnspirations: Old meets new with this tablet cozy!
- Houndstooth Pet Scarf by Claire Ortega-Reyes, on Crochet Spot: Your pet is going to look so dashing in this year's holiday photos!
- Crochet and Weave Houndstooth Check Plaid Afghan by Maria Merlino, on Yahoo: Combining crochet and weaving creates an incredibly accurate houndstooth pattern - and it's fun to do, too!
- BONUS - Now there's a Moogly Houndstooth Pattern - the Houndstooth Squares Blanket!
Are you a fan of houndstooth? Have you ever made a houndstooth crochet pattern? Share your thoughts and favorites in the comments!
Arlette Cheramie says
Thanks Moogly for the wonderful houndstooth roundup especially the featuring of patterns by Kathy Lashley of ELK Studio Crochet. She is one awesome designer.
Tamara Kelly says
She is indeed! 😀
Cheryl says
I really like the dishcloth design, but I do have a question:
If I use cotton in contrasting colors (like black and white, or yellow and black for a Batman washcloth) will the darker colors bleed onto the light colors in the wash? I'm familiar with Color Catcher sheets, which go in the washer when washing a mixed load, but that would get expensive if I had to do that with every load.
Is there a way to set the colors, either by soaking the yarn before working, or after the project is finished?
Thanks so much.
Tamara Kelly says
Back before Sugar & Cream's site became part of Yarnspirations, this is what they recommended. I don't see as much buzz about the salt as about the vinegar in most threads on the topic - the vinegar seems to be the most important step.
Diane says
Thanks so much for these wonderful patterns, Tamara. I love your round ups. I made the Paton Hat and the Hounds Tooth Beanie Hat (really sharp looking for either men or women), next I am going to try both scarves. My DIL has requested 4 of the Paton Hats and scarves to match for her daughters for Christmas. I'd better get crackin! =) Fortunately the hats whip up super quick and I hope the scarves will too!
Tamara Kelly says
You're welcome Diane! Sounds like houndstooth is definitely trendy there too!