Cabin Plaid Crochet Blanket

Hello, crochet friends! 🧶✨ There’s nothing quite like snuggling under a handmade blanket, and today’s project—the Cabin Plaid Crochet Blanket—is as cozy as it is stylish. With its simple granny-square-inspired motifs and rustic color palette, this blanket is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

Whether you’re curling up on the couch or gifting warmth to a loved one, this pattern uses basic stitches and repetitive rounds, making it a relaxing and rewarding project. Ready to stitch some plaid magic?

Let’s gather our supplies

Materials Needed

• Yarn:
  • Contrast A (Dark Gray Mix): 3 balls (555 yds)
  • Contrast B (Medium Gray Mix): 5 balls (984 yds)
  • Contrast C (Fool’s Gold): 3 balls (615 yds)
  • *Brand: Patons® Canadiana™ (3.5 oz/100g per ball)*
• Hook: Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm)
• Yarn needle (for weaving ends)
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Finished Size: 40¼” x 51¼” (102 x 130 cm)

Abbreviations & Notes

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sp(s): Space(s)
• Rep: Repeat
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• RS: Right side

Pattern Notes:

• Work in continuous rounds (no joining unless specified).
• Gauge: 13 sc x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm); each motif = 5½” (14 cm) square.
• Color Key: Use A (Dark Gray), B (Medium Gray), and C (Fool’s Gold) as directed.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Make the Motifs (63 total: 12 A, 31 B, 20 C)

All motifs are worked the same way:

1. Start: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2). (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. 2 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5.
3. Rnd 2: Sl st into next ch-2 sp. Ch 5. *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2.* Rep around. Join.
4. Rnds 3–5: Rep Rnd 2.
5. Fasten off.

Tip: Use stitch markers to track the start of each round

Step 2: Assemble the Blanket

1. Arrange Motifs: Lay out motifs in 7 strips of 9 motifs each, alternating colors to create a plaid effect (refer to photo on page 3 of PDF).
2. Sew Together: Use a yarn needle to whipstitch motifs into strips, then sew strips together.

Step 3: Add the Border

1. Rnd 1 (A): Join A to bottom-right corner. (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in corner sp. Sc evenly along edges, working (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in each corner. Join.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1. (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each corner sp. Sc evenly between corners. Join.
3. Rnds 3–5: Rep Rnd 2. Fasten off.

Helpful Tips for Beginners

✔ Keep tension even for uniform motifs.
✔ Weave in ends as you go to avoid a tangled mess later.
✔ Block motifs before assembly for a polished look.
✔ Customize colors to match your décor

Closing & Call-to-Action

You did it! 🎉 Your Cabin Plaid Blanket is ready to bring warmth and charm to your home. Whether it’s for yourself or a gift, this cozy creation is sure to be treasured.