16. The Polished Houndstooth Check Blanket
Brief Introduction
Classic, tailoring-inspired, and impeccably neat, the Polished Houndstooth Check Blanket brings sophisticated menswear patterns into the nursery.
What This Idea Means
Houndstooth colorwork creates a sharp, interlocking two-tone check pattern that looks exceptionally high-end, crisp, and timelessly stylish.
What Is Needed to Make That Thing
- Yarn: 4 skeins of DK baby yarn (2 skeins charcoal grey, 2 skeins crisp white).
- Hook Size: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle.
How to Make It
- Houndstooth Pattern: Work alternating single crochets and double crochets, dropping and carrying yarns across rows to form the classic jagged houndstooth check.
- Maintaining Tension: Keep your carried floats consistent so the pattern remains even across the blanket.
- Growing the Check: Continue repeating the 2-row houndstooth sequence until the blanket is square.
- Solid Border: Frame the patterned center with three solid rounds of charcoal single crochet.
- Blocking: Steam block the blanket to flatten the tailored houndstooth fabric.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Houndstooth creates a dense fabric; choose a lightweight yarn so the blanket stays flexible.
- Variation: Use navy blue and cream for a softer take on traditional houndstooth.