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Checks And Stripes Throw – Crochet Pattern for Funky Checkerprint Blanket [2 Sizes]

Hi friends!

This post includes everything you need to know about my new Checks And Stripes Throw, a two-tone blanket featuring a checker print pattern paired with bold stripe accents. This statement blanket’s fresh palette and playful pattern will bring personality and style to any space!

Get the Lion Brand Crochet Kit here (in your desired colourway)! Live on 01/23/2025

Before we begin, here are some quick links for you:

Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
Add your finished project to Ravelry here!
Shop the recommended yarn, Lion Brand Pound of Love, here.
- Shop the full Lion Brand crochet kit here on (comes with all yarn required for your chosen size + a FREE copy of the PDF pattern)!
For any questions about this pattern, please email knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you asap!

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About

Featuring a two-tone checker pattern paired with bold stripe accents, the Stripes And Checks Throw begs to be the centerpiece of your space. Worked in 6 simple panels, it’s as easy to make as it is stunning to display. Whether draped over your couch or layered on the bed, this statement blanket’s fresh palette and playful pattern will bring personality and style to any space.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Pound of Love in 2 different colorways: “Olive” (Color A) and “Antique White” (Color B)

100% Acrylic
1020 yds (932 m) per 16 oz (454 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region

Yardage:

For Baby Blanket Size:

1 skein or 775 yds (709 m) of Color A
1 skein or 700 yds (640 m) of Color B

For Throw Size:

2 skeins or 1300 yds (1189 m) of Color A
2 skeins or 1200 yds (1097 m) of Color B

The sample shown is the Throw size.

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Pound of Love with any similar worsted weight (category #4) yarn that matches gauge.

Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 14 dc and 7.25 rows, blocked.

Finished Measurements

Finished blanket measures approximately 40.5 (50)” / 103 (127) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.

Each striping panel measures approximately 10 (12.25)” / 25 (31) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.

Each checker panel measures approximately 5.25 (6.25)” / 13 (16) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.

Terms + Abbreviations

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

FDC: foundation double crochet

rep: repeat

rnd: round

RS: right side

rsc: reverse single crochet

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

st(s): stitch(es)

WS: wrong side

Be sure to watch the supplementary video tutorial that demonstrates most of the techniques worked in this pattern!

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Easy

Sizing: This blanket is written in in two sizes as follows: Baby Blanket (Throw). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only. Sample shown is the Throw size.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.

Right Side/Wrong Side: The striping columns are reversible. The checker columns have a RS and a WS: the RS faces you as you crochet each odd-numbered row, the WS faces you as you crochet each even-numbered row. Your yarn should always be dropped to the WS of the work as you crochet your color changes.

Turning Chain: The turning chain (ch-3) counts as the first double crochet of each row.

Construction: This blanket is worked in 6 panels: 2 striped panels and 4 checker panels, which are sewn together using a variation of the mattress stitch. A border is worked last to complete the blanket.

Changing Colors: When changing colors, work the last stitch of the row with the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later, and continue crocheting with the new color.

Tip: Weaving in the ends as you go (instead of leaving them all to weave in at the end) makes this project a lot more enjoyable once your panels are completed! I wove in my ends after completing every 2 or 3 checker/stripe sections.

Supplementary Video Tutorial: Please watch the video tutorial for tips and tricks on completing the colorwork while also minimizing the number of ends to be woven in!

Panels

You will be making a total of six panels: two identical striping panels and four checker panels. The arrow at the bottom of the schematic represents the direction of crocheting in the very first row, for all panels. The vertical arrow along the side of the schematic represents the direction you will be crocheting—all panels are worked from the bottom-up.

The letters at the bottom of the schematic represent the first color used in each panel. Each striping panel will begin with Color A. Two of the checker panels will begin with Color A, while the other two checker panels will begin with Color B.

Border

The border of this blanket is crocheted using the Crab Stitch, also known as the Reverse Single Crochet (rsc) stitch.

If you’ve never crocheted this stitch before, I show how to do this in the supplementary YouTube video (and I also showed it quickly in this Instagram reel).