About This Gingham Blanket Pattern
This pattern creates a medium-sized gingham crochet blanket worked in DK weight yarn using front post and back post double crochet to build a textured grid. The surface crochet slip stitches create the gingham squares and the blanket is finished with tassels for a stylish edge. It is made in one piece with a minimal number of yarn ends to weave in, making finishing quick and tidy.
Written in US terminology for a medium blanket size (see tables for size adjustments). Includes step-by-step instructions for FPdc, BPdc, surface crochet and tassel finishing.
Why You'll Love This Gingham Blanket Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it creates a stunning woven gingham effect using simple post stitches and surface slip stitches. I enjoy how the texture builds steadily as you work the FPdc and BPdc rows — it feels like knitting but crocheted. The color sequence and panel system make it easy for me to customize the look while keeping the construction straightforward. I also love that it is worked in one piece with very few ends to weave, and the tassels add the perfect finishing touch that makes each blanket feel handmade and special.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize this blanket by changing colours; try softer pastels for a baby-friendly version or bold contrasting hues for a modern look.
To make a larger or smaller blanket, simply increase or decrease your starting chains in multiples of 20 plus 2 and adjust the total number of rows using Table 1 and Table 2 as a guide.
If you want a chunkier throw, swap to a bulkier yarn and a larger hook — this will give a squishier texture and faster make, but check your gauge and adjust starting chains accordingly.
For a mini keychain or baby version, use a lighter weight yarn and smaller hooks; follow the same stitch pattern but reduce the chain and row counts.
Change the tassel style: instead of full tassels, add fringe, pom-poms, or tiny crocheted flowers for a different finish.
Try alternating the surface slip-stitch colour sequence for a striped gingham effect rather than the classic checkerboard look.
I often add a simple single crochet border in a contrasting colour to frame the blanket neatly and hide any uneven edges.
To make the blanket reversible, practice making your surface slip-stitch rows more shallow so they are less pronounced on the wrong side, or add matching surface rows on both sides.
Experiment with the frequency of colour panels: fewer repeats will create larger gingham squares, while more repeats will create smaller, tighter checks.
Consider combining this pattern with other stitch patterns for a mixed-texture blanket — for example, add a band of moss stitch or granny squares at one end.
If you like a neater finish, block the blanket lightly after finishing to even out rows and help the surface crochet settle into a flat gingham pattern.
I sometimes embroider small details over selected squares for a playful, personalized touch or to highlight a special area of the blanket.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the turning chain or miscounting the turning chain placement; always ch3 at the start of rows where indicated and count the ch3-turning chain as the first stitch when instructed.
✗ Not keeping the working yarn behind the blanket during surface crochet; keep the working yarn BEHIND the blanket so slip stitches form correctly and your surface rows are tidy.
✗ Pulling your stitches too tight when making FPdc or BPdc; maintain a consistent, moderate tension so post stitches sit neatly and panels line up evenly.
✗ Forgetting to change colour in the last stitch of the previous section; change colour into the last stitch of the prior row as instructed to ensure seamless colour transitions and tidy edges.
✗ Failing to leave long yarn tails for tassels when joining surface crochet colours; leave long tails when joining so you can use them for tassels instead of trying to hide or weave short ends later.
