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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Afghans and Blankets

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket

    Published: Mar 9, 2018 · Modified: Oct 13, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 20 Comments

    The Houndstooth Squares Blanket pattern has been living in my head for months, and I'm so excited to have finally turned it into a reality - and a free crochet afghan pattern on Moogly!

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - gray and white crochet blanket on a chair against a white brick wallDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by
    Red Heart Yarns and Furls Crochet.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    This blanket pattern is based on a pixelated version of the houndstooth check - I spent a lot of time with graph paper and markers figuring out the perfect layout!

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - overhead image of a grey and white crochet blanket with a large graphic houndstooth pattern

    And part of the fun is that the giant houndstooth checks don't show up until the squares are joined together. Houndstooth writ very very large!

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - folded gray and white crochet blanket on an off-white fur rug.

    The pattern for the Houndstooth Squares Blanket is written a little differently - because it's just 2 stitches, and a 2 row repeat, there's really no need to spell out every row. Be sure to read all the notes and info before you begin, and you'll end up loving this blanket as much as I do!

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - free crochet pattern on Moogly featuring Red Heart Comfort Chunky!


    Houndstooth Squares Blanket

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    US - M/N, 9.0mm hook - Clover Amour

    1550 yds Red Heart Comfort Chunky (100% Acrylic; 5-Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 448yds/410m; 12.7oz/360g)
    Color A: White - 2 balls (850 yds)
    Color B: Smoke - 2 balls (700 yds)

    Gauge: 9 sts x 6 rows = 4 in/10 cm in pattern

    Size Shown: 48" x 48" excluding border (see below for changing the size)

    Pattern Repeat: 12 blocks/36 sts x 12 blocks/24 rows (16" x 16")

    Helpful Links and Tutorials:

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket Tutorial 

    Foundation Double Crochet

    Extended Double Crochet (exdc)

    Mattress Stitch Seaming

    Changing colors in the Middle of the Row

    How to Make Yarn Bobbins

    Using a Swift and Yarn Winder

    Back Loop Only (blo)

    Join with sc

    Special Stitch:

    FEXDC - Foundation Extended Double Crochet: To begin, ch 3, yo, insert hook in first ch made, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop only twice, yo and pull through 2 loops twice. To continue, yo and insert hook into base of first st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop only twice, yo and pull through 2 loops twice.

    NOTES:

    Instructions are offered in two forms: a pixel chart and simplified written instructions. A video tutorial will be added on March 14, 2018 (baring tech issues, of course).

    Split the large balls of yarn into smaller cakes or bobbins for easier use. You will need 2 bobbins of each color to work the pattern.

    This pattern is worked in 3 long strips that are then sewn together. To make the pattern as a full-width pattern, you'll need 12 bobbins of color - so be brave and patient if you take this option!

    As you change colors, leave the old color behind, hanging, and pick it up again as needed for the next row.

    To change the size of the pattern, please see the charts below the instructions.

    PIXEL CHART INSTRUCTIONS:

    Each pixel or square represents 3 exdc and 3 sc as follows. The sc are worked into the exdc.

    The crochet symbols for the stitches that make each pixel.

    And here is the repeat - 12 blocks x 12 blocks

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - pixel graph for basic repeat, purple and white squares on graph paper

    This means that this chart above represents 36 sts (12 blocks x 3 sts) and 24 rows (12 blocks x 2 rows). The white squares represent Color A, and the purple squares represent Color B.

    To make the blanket as shown, repeat this chart 3 times in a row, 3 times, making 3 strips like this:

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - 3 stripes of crochet, ready for joining.

    Then, sew the strips together with the mattress stitch and add the border as written below. Put into plain language, the border is made by working sc evenly around the blanket in the same color as the stitch you are working into. A ch 2 helps turn each corner. Then, work a second round for the border in the darker color, working in the back loop only.

    WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS:

    The instructions for Rows 1 and 2 are written in the standard format - after that, every odd-numbered row is worked in exdc, and every even-numbered row is worked in sc. The instructions for the even numbered rows are not given, as you simply change colors to match the previous row, as you'll see after completing Row 2. Turn after every row.

    Row 1: With Color A (CA), FEXDC 18 sts, with Color B (CB), FEXDC 9 sts, with CA FEXDC 9 sts; turn. (36 sts in every row)

    Row 2: Ch 1, sc 9, with CB, sc 9, with CA, sc 18; turn.

    Row 3: CA 18, CB 6, CA 9, CA 3.

    Row 5: CA 18, CB 3, CA 9, CB 6.

    Row 7: CA 27, CB 6, CA 3.

    Row 9: CA 24, CB 6, CA 6.

    Row 11: CA 21, CB 6, CA 9.

    Row 13: CA 9, CB 6, CA 3, CB 18.

    Row 15: CA 6, CB 6, CA 6, CB 18.

    Row 17: CA 3, CB 6, CA 9, CB 18.

    Row 19: CB 6, CA9, CB 21.

    Row 21: CB 3, CA 9, CB 24.

    Row 23: CA 9, CB 27.

    Row 25: CA 18, CB 9, CA 9.

    Rows 26 - 48: Repeat Rows 2 - 24.

    Rows 49 - 72: Repeat Rows 26 - 48. Break yarn.

    Repeat twice (or to desired dimensions, see below).

    Assemble: Using the Mattress Stitch, sew the three strips together (see images above).

    Border Rnd 1: Using matching color, sc in each st around, working ch 2 at each corner; join.

    Border Rnd 2: With Color B, join to any ch-2 sp (corner) with a sc, ch 2, sc in the same ch sp, *working in the blo sc in each st to the next ch-2 sp,** (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp; rep from * around finishing last rep at **; join and finish off.


    Now Let's Play with Sizes!

    Made with Red Heart Comfort Chunky yarn, each repeat of this chart makes a square that is 16" wide and 16" long. So, to plan this throw, I went with 3 x 3 - for a finished size of 48" x 48".

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - pixel graph for basic repeat, purple and white squares on graph paper

    But this pattern is very customizable - here are some standard blanket sizes to get you started. Keep in mind that each repeat of the pattern (each pixel graph) uses approximately 172 yards of yarn.

    Houndstooth Squares Blanket - pixel graph for basic repeat, purple and white squares on graph paper

    Baby Blanket: 2 x 2 - 32" x 32" 

    Wheelchair/Lapghan: 2 x 3 - 32 " x 48"

    Twin or Full/Double: 5 x 6 - 80" x 96"

    Queen: 6 x 6 - 96" x 96"

    King: 7 x 6 - 112" x 96"

    Using lighter yarn? Of course, you can make this pattern in worsted weight yarn too - or any weight! To figure out your plan, crochet one repeat of the pattern (Rows 1 - 24) in your chosen yarn. Take that measurement, and then you should be able to see how to put together your blanket (and your first strip will already be off to a great start)!


    And that's the Houndstooth Squares Blanket! I hope you enjoy it - and that the different forms of the instructions make it easy for you! There will be a video tutorial coming very soon, if you are confused on the graph, or how to change colors or any of the details.

    I think this houndstooth pixel graph might make another appearance in a Moogly pattern - I'm sure many of you are already plotting all the fun things you can do with it! Grab some graph paper and plan those colors!

    If you do make your own Houndstooth Squares Blanket, I’d love to see a photo. So if you share it on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog – and happy crocheting!

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    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service). If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Furls for providing the materials for this pattern. 

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    1. 1

      Tracy king

      March 09, 2018 at 9:43 am

      This is so cool! I think it’s my new favourite!

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        March 09, 2018 at 10:38 am

        😀 Thank you so much Tracy! It lived in my brain *forever*, I'm so glad it finally became real!

        Reply
        • 3

          Tracy King

          March 14, 2018 at 8:19 pm

          Yes I can relate. Ideas run around until they are ready to be born!

          Reply
    2. 4

      Ann Fleming

      March 09, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      you could do alternate red and black....would look cool?

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        March 12, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        For sure! 🙂

        Reply
    3. 6

      Merry Smith

      March 10, 2018 at 12:57 am

      Your work is really nice, love it!

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        March 12, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Thank you so much! 😀

        Reply
    4. 8

      Erica

      March 11, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      You do such beautiful design work, Tamara! I love it!

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        March 12, 2018 at 3:21 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. 10

      Tina

      March 18, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Fantastic Tamara! I'm so glad you were finally able to get this out of your head and into reality! Must feel wonderful as I'm sure your head must be jam packed full! LOL This really is different and stylish! Yaey! Another hit on your hands I'm positive of it!
      😉

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        March 19, 2018 at 9:48 am

        Thank you so much! 😀

        Reply
    6. 12

      Peggi

      April 22, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      I love your pattern. Is there a PDF I can download? My printer is not working. Thanks.

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        April 23, 2018 at 9:49 am

        You can actually use the Print Friendly button to create a downloadable PDF too! 🙂 Just look for the option at the top of the pop up with the pattern!

        Reply
    7. 14

      Jessi

      May 22, 2018 at 9:03 am

      Do you have to do a Foundation Extended Double Crochet to begin? I am a little challenged when it comes to this.

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        May 22, 2018 at 9:27 am

        No, you can start with a regular chain and then crochet into it - just make sure you have the right stitch count at the end of that first row, and you'll be all set. 🙂

        Reply
      • 16

        Jessi

        May 22, 2018 at 9:32 am

        So row 1 would be EXDC into the chain. Just want to make sure I get the first row right.

        Reply
    8. 17

      Neelofer talpur

      September 07, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      Hi kelly, I love ur patterns n I wanna make this pattern( hounds tooth) I don’t under stand this written pattern , can u pl: give some video ( tutorial) so that I can follow instructions . I will appreciate it . Thank you .

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        September 08, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Thank you! Yes, the tutorial is at https://www.mooglyblog.com/houndstooth-squares-tutorial/
        I'm sorry I forgot to come back and link it before, thank you for the heads up!

        Reply
    9. 19

      Sass

      July 21, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Hi! I looove this blanket but have no idea how to crochet. Any chance you would make one I could buy?

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        July 22, 2019 at 10:01 am

        Hi Sass! I don't sell finished items anymore, but the Moogly Makers tab right above in the menu will take you to a page of people happy to take such commissions! 🙂

        Reply

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