How to Crochet My Modern Farmhouse Plaid Blanket-So Easy!!

Using Bernat Forever Fleece (or any super bulky 6 weight yarn), a double crochet mesh stitch and chains, you can make this very easy 52” x 58” plaid blanket too!
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Bernat Forever Fleece Yarn: a little more than 3 skeins of each color. They come in packs of 2 skeins.
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Or your choice of any 3 colors.
You can usually get most colors for around $9.00 for a pack of 2 skeins. If they are more than that, you might want to choose colors that are in that range. They have a nice selection.
9mm crochet hook: amzn.to/47Fx3zb
8mm crochet hook for the chains and border (I found that 142 chains worked for me. 5 of each color for each block, 4 blocks so 20 total individual chains of 142 of each color)
Find this and other free patterns on my website.
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I found 2 errors in my tutorial, so sorry! One, I forgot to chain one after one of my double crochet stitches, as I was saying to remember to do that! 🙄 (so do as I say, not as I do….😊)
Also, when you get to the border, I accidentally edited in the first round twice. I can’t go back and fix it now, so I hope it didn’t confuse you.
Thanks for being understanding.

[@carolynmills513]

I'm a self taught crocheter, and I learned a few things from this video on how to work in ends, etc. Love the pattern, quick and easy until you get to the weaving and working in ends.

[@I-crochet]

@@carolynmills513 Thank you for your feedback! Weaving in ends is time consuming, but pretty easy with this type of yarn. I’m always learning new techniques and try to keep my patterns as easy as possible. If you don’t want to weave in the chain ends, you can work them in under the first border row. Let me know if you try it! 😀

[@gailadams7690]

I'm seeing many clad type blankets different styles, but this one is unique. I love it. ❤️ You are very good instructor and slow in detail in your explanations, which is very good. I made one blanket that was designed for the military branches. You use 3 or 4 colors. There was a lot a lot of lattice chaining and weaving and continue with the construction and so on. It was a bear to make in five months, because I made it more like a blanket type for my brother who is large tall tall. I said I will never make another one like that, and it wore me out LOL, but I love doing that for my brother who served his 20 yrs in the Army and was medically retired at a 100%, because he was injured twice in Afghanistan, but he is good and okay.

[@I-crochet]

@@gailadams7690 I’m sure he treasures that! I usually give away my blankets and have someone in mind while making them. That makes it more special to me. This one goes with my house, so it’s a keeper! Please thank your brother for his service. ❤️

[@gailadams7690]

@@I-crochet Thank you.

[@I-crochet]

Wow, I guess I wasn’t paying attention when I edited this because I added multiple sections of the first round of the border. I can’t go back and fix it, so I hope you realize that it’s just an error on my part. Sorry about that! I did fix the video for the pillow cover pattern, just follow that video if you get confused.

[@tootsiequilt]

Way back in 1986 I made a baby blanket like this. I used white, pink, blue, green, and yellow. It turned out so cute. To keep baby from pulling out a long braid and possibly wrapping it around the neck, I sewed it down with the sewing machine. Yours is so pretty! ❤

[@I-crochet]

That’s an excellent idea and I love your color choices! I’m always careful when making baby blankets to make sure they can’t get any yarn wrapped anywhere, even around a finger or toe. Thanks for your feedback!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Beautiful blanket. You did a fantastic job with it.

[@I-crochet]

@@sandygrogg1203 Wow, thank you!! I’m thinking of making one in Christmas colors. It’s so easy. 😀❤️

[@donnakosik7379]

I never saw a pattern like this and am so excited to try it. I can't wait to buy some Forever Fleece yarn...Thank you

[@I-crochet]

I’m so glad you like it! I’ve seen it done several ways, but I wanted to try it in the Forever Fleece (my favorite!) and most use fringe, which I just don’t care for because it tends to get too twisted once you wash it, then I obsess over straightening it out😂 It looks good without a border, too. Let me know if you try it, please. Thanks for the feedback!

[@amycarter1790]

Me too! But I was also wanting to know if this can be done with a 4 weight yarn

[@I-crochet]

Yes, just make the initial chain longer to make it as wide as you like. I used a multiple of 5 plus one more chain at the end to have those blocks of 5 woven chains work out. You can make the blocks any number you like, even some bigger than others, but I wanted this plaid/gingham look…and I’m not that great at math😊

[@carolpeistrack5876]

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[@erikagholston6610]

I love the feel of this yarn but I couldn't find a pattern I liked. Thanks for sharing, I will make this for my mom.

[@I-crochet]

@@erikagholston6610 You just made my day! What colors will you use? I’m thinking of making one in different colors as a gift. This matches my farmhouse decor really well.

[@kathyweber793]

Cant wait to get started on this. Love the different texture look. Colors are great too that you chose. Thanks so much for this!

[@I-crochet]

I’m so happy you like it! I think you’ll appreciate how easy it is. I’m super happy with it! Thanks for the feedback!😊

[@debbieedwards9508]

I absolutely, totally love this blanket! Was looking for a pattern for a Christmas gift for my son and daughter-in-law that they would like and I believe I’ve found it in this pattern and in these colors! In fact, both sons and wives will be getting one❣️❣️❣️

[@I-crochet]

@@debbieedwards9508 I’m so happy you like it!! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make. I’ve moved it around the house and was using on my bed when it was cooler and it’s held up really well. I did mess up the editing on the border, but it makes more sense on the video for the matching pillow or on the written pattern. I’m thinking of making one in Christmas colors. 😊 Thank you so much for your feedback! ❤️🧶

[@ckelly-gh4lh]

Beautiful work! This will be my next project, as soon as I'm finished with my granny line blanket. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@I-crochet]

That’s so nice! Let me know what colors you use, please. I always have a hard time narrowing it down. It works up really fast and making all the chains was easy because it’s the only stitch I can do without looking…just had to remember to count! Enjoy😊

[@vondastrauser4428]

Looks very pretty. Soft and comfy. May need to try it with some bernat blanket perfect phasing yarn that I have. Thanks.

[@I-crochet]

@@vondastrauser4428 Thank you! It is so soft and cozy. I’ve never heard of that yarn. I’ll definitely look into it. You can never have too much yarn 🧶😊

[@kayceegreer4418]

Really nice design!

[@marywood8241]

I can't wait to make this!!! This is amazing! ❤Thank you for sharing this ❣️ 😊

[@I-crochet]

Thank you so much! What colors are you going to use? I love mine!

[@shaysales3025]

Brilliant…absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you!

[@I-crochet]

I’m so glad you like it! I like easy, but I also get bored easily, so I like to switch things up (colors, stitches, etc.) in my work. Let me know if you make it!😊

[@SimplyWillow7]

Wonderfully easy pattern....so well done. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@I-crochet]

Thank you! I’m all for easy as long as it’s not boring, and this kept my interest. It’s fun to see the pattern forming when you weave in the chains. Enjoy😊

[@margaretcroghan5959]

Thank you for sharing 😊gorgeous blanket

[@I-crochet]

Thank you!! I really enjoyed making it. I made an error in editing and have a couple of extra versions of the first round of the border….hope it doesn’t confuse you😊 I appreciate the feedback!!

[@I-crochet]

I just watched the video again and realized I forgot a chain in the first coal row…after just saying to remember the chain…😂😊 Fortunately it didn’t affect my stitch count and it was just a sample. My sample will end up being a pillow cover.

[@lorriewhite7886]

@I-crochet I’m watching this for the first time and immediately thought “I’ll make this for mom!” I lost her only two weeks ago. I have to tell you, the first thing I noticed were your thumbs. You have thumbs just like my sweet mommas. She said it was a family trait. You remind me of her. Thank you ♥️

[@I-crochet]

@@lorriewhite7886 That took my breath away! I almost didn’t make videos because I don’t like the extreme close ups of my hands, especially my thumbs. Now I will feel proud of them. I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for telling me. ❤️🌹

[@lorriewhite7886]

@@I-crochet my mom felt the same way about her thumbs. Don’t ever be embarrassed. They made my mom unique. I needed you today, thank you for showing up on my feed. ♥️ Could you possibly be related to the Sills family?

[@I-crochet]

@@lorriewhite7886 We were certainly meant to cross paths! I don’t believe I’m related to any Sills. My dad was Cajun from Louisiana, last name Hebert. My mom was from the Boston area, last name Alsop. Truly surprising I learned to talk with both those accents! 😊 I feel very differently about my thumbs now, which is great because I use them a lot when I’m crocheting. Thank you.

[@jenl7081]

Thank you so much. After watching your video I think I will add this to my projects. 😍 beautiful

[@I-crochet]

@@jenl7081 I’m still amazed that people watch my videos, that makes me so happy! Let me know if you need any help. ❤️🧶

[@crystalsparkman1815]

I plan on making it!!

[@I-crochet]

@@crystalsparkman1815 That’s great!! I love mine ❤️

[@IoneCoutinho]

Parabéns. Amei.

[@I-crochet]

Muito obrigado 😊

[@deborahdavis2532]

Found yarn and hook info in the description. Thanks

[@deegralak-roe]

Beautiful ❤

[@I-crochet]

Thank you! I really appreciate all feedback!!😊❤

[@user-oi2cn6cx6y]

très joli ! merci !

[@I-crochet]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊

[@amyprobst8029]

How many skeins are used? Really nice looking project

[@I-crochet]

Sorry, I forgot to add that! A little more than 3 skeins of each color. They come in packs of 2 skeins.😊

[@janetfickey5196]

Can you use a four weight for this ?

[@I-crochet]

@@janetfickey5196 You certainly can, but you would need to increase the initial chain. I used multiples of 5 plus one more chain at the end so you end up with blocks made of 5 chains woven in. I think in a 4 weight you would probably want to use 10 or more chains per block. You can also use different numbers of chains for weaving, they don’t all have to be squares, but that’s too much math for me! 😂 Let me know if you try it!

[@janetfickey5196]

Ok Thank you so much !!

[@stonecrestquilt]

I love your blanket, How do you know how long to make The chains for the plaid look? Thank you very much.

[@I-crochet]

@@stonecrestquilt Hi! It’s in the video and on the written pattern for what worked for me. I think it was around 142 or so. 😊

[@gailadams7690]

Oh, I forgot to thank you for taking your instructing so well and sharing with us.❤❤❤ Question, I plan on making a throw for my brother's wife.And her favorite color is red right red. I've been trying to find the right pattern.That would suit her, and when I saw this, I thought I would try making this one with reds. I'm pretty good with constructing various colors, but this red has to be just the right kind for her (she's picky!). What 2 or 3 colors would you suggest to bring out the plaid using red, orange, white, beige, etc.? Or, anyone else may suggest. thanks in advance. ❤🌷🌻🪻

[@I-crochet]

@@gailadams7690 I’ve only used red as a Christmas blanket, which I made with Bernat Blanket Extra Jumbo yarn. It’s so cushy! It’s under my videos if you click on my pink logo. They have the same colors in 6 weight Bernat Blanket. If I were going to make it, I would use a creamy white, like a vintage white in the Bernat Blanket yarn. They have a crimson red that is bright red. I would use a dark gray or black for the 3rd color to really make the red pop. I use a simple sketch pad app and just use the markers in different colors when I’m trying to figure out a good combo. Let me know what you decide!

[@I-crochet]

@@gailadams7690 And thank you so much for your kind words! I’m a retired teacher and I like to teach. It warms my heart when I find it helps someone 😊❤️🧶

[@gailadams7690]

@@I-crochet Thank you very much for the reply.I will look into it.

[@kaladha6522]

جميلة جداً ورائعة جدا❤

[@I-crochet]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@jamiegiordano7431]

Beautiful !! I love it !!! 🤍🖤I’ll definitely make a blanket using this pattern. May I ask a question: how many chains did you make for your strips to weave in “under and over”?

[@I-crochet]

I’m so happy you like it! Chain 142, (if you use the super bulky yarn) but you could go a little longer. Just make sure they are an inch or two longer than the blanket when you begin and make them all the same length. It’s so easy to make!

[@jamiegiordano7431]

@@I-crochet Thank you soo much !! I do have bulky yarn so will definitely use it for your pattern. Your instructions are soo clear and one of my favorites. 🤍

[@I-crochet]

I hope you see my most recent comment…I mistakenly added a couple of versions of the first round of the border in the video. I hope you can figure out that it was an error… whoops!

[@suzannebridges7334]

I believe she said 142

[@nancyherman570]

Hi can you please help me find the crochet pattern you did with pink chunky yarn it was individual squares made from single crochet and you joined the squares with pretty white fluffy yarn ? I started making the squares but haven’t finished but I can’t find the video you displayed the blanket over a cute country bench like you did with this one

[@I-crochet]

@@nancyherman570 Hi! If you click on my pink logo it will bring up my channel and then click on videos and it has all the videos I’ve made so far. If you have trouble let me know and I’ll find the link for you. I made that for a friend’s little girl and she loves it!

[@I-crochet]

@@nancyherman570 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHq5apt9Z5mBr7ssi=by63ARqsFq_RA6-u Found the link!

[@nancyherman570]

@@I-crochet thank you so much! ❤️🥰 I love your videos and crochet patterns! I think you’re very talented and inspiring 💕

[@I-crochet]

@@nancyherman570 You are so kind to me! Thank you very much 😊🧶

[@ginawillis5956]

Ty for this tutorial such a beautiful blanket. What size hook did you use

[@I-crochet]

I’m glad you like it! I used a 9mm for the blanket and 8mm for the border, but you could go up a size on both.

[@ginawillis5956]

@@I-crochet ty so much very helpful. Yes it is absolutely stunning🤗

[@ginawillis5956]

@@I-crochet ❤️

[@I-crochet]

You’re so sweet! When you make your chains, depending on how loosely you chain, you may want to go down a size for the hook. Leave long tails on both ends of the chains and really secure them by weaving into the chain, back up to the blanket and side to side at the edge of the blanket. I didn’t show that enough on the video. When you get to the border, I did a better job of editing that on the pillow video. 😊

[@ginawillis5956]

@@I-crochet gotcha ty so very much. Yes I think I’ve got what you are saying but I think I’ll go watch that one too just to be sure.

[@debbieedwards9508]

I’ve actually started this blanket; have received the white and am waiting on my other two colors. So, while waiting, I thought I’d do the required number of white chains but I cannot locate anywhere in the transcript where you mention the number of chains needed for the completed blanket. Is there a recommended number of chains? Or did you just make the first chain to fit the need once the filet portion was complete and then count the number and replicate that for the balance of the chains needed? (Gosh, I hope my question makes sense-it’s a bit convoluted).

[@debbieedwards9508]

Ah, I just remembered you gave the dimensions of the completed blanket so I can use that as my guide…I do like a definite # of chains, though; so if you have a number to share that would be awesome. Thank you for sharing this pattern-am so excited to get one made for each of my sons for Christmas!

[@I-crochet]

@@debbieedwards9508 Around 16 minutes, 142 chains worked for me. Maybe a little more or less depending on how loose your chains are. It’s also on the written pattern i-crochet.com/crochet-a-modern-farmhouse-plaid/ Make 20 of each color, 5 for each block, 4 blocks total. I hope that helps! 😊 Let me know how it goes!

[@user-vj3vy1ub8h]

What size hook did you use?

[@I-crochet]

9mm, but 8 or 10 would work fine also.

[@I-crochet]

I also used 8mm for the border and chains. It’s in the description if you click on “more”.

[@joanlawson65]

I’m confused. The chains are just a chain stitch right? And how many do you chain or do you guesstimate how many after you create the size?

[@I-crochet]

@@joanlawson65 Sorry it’s confusing! I did mention it quickly in the video and it’s in the written pattern: “I found that if I made a chain of 142 it was just right for weaving in and out. You’ll need 5 chains of each color for each “block”. “ I have 4 blocks of each color, so 20 chains of each color if you’re making it the same size as mine. Does that make sense? I know I can sometimes be clear as mud! 😄

[@I-crochet]

Also, I switched to an 8mm hook for the chains and border.😊

[@joanlawson65]

Thank you!

[@I-crochet]

@@joanlawson65 My pleasure! Please let me know if you need any help!

[@deborahdavis2532]

Yarn weight please and hook size. Thanks

[@I-crochet]

Super bulky 6 weight, 9mm for the blanket, 8mm for the chains and border. If you click on “more”, there are more details.😊

[@patriciaschultz3005]

I like it with no fringe. I’ve never liked fringe.

[@I-crochet]

@@patriciaschultz3005 Thanks, I agree! Fringe looks cute, but I fuss over straightening it out too much.😆

[@mrs.harris1520]

I don't like fringe either. I love this pattern. I'm gonna make one in memory of my mom. Her favorite colors were lavender and yellow and I'll find a neutral 3rd color to go with it.

[@I-crochet]

@@mrs.harris1520 I’m so glad you like it!! If you use the Bernat Forever Fleece, they have a lavender and the chamomile is yellow. Matcha is a pretty green that would look nice with it or balsam is a neutral beige with a little gray tone. Juniper is a more muted purple and very pretty also.

[@mrs.harris1520]

@I-crochet thank you so much for the information! I will definitely use the lavender, chamomile and the matcha

[@sandygrogg1203]

Beautiful blanket. You did a fantastic job with it.

[@I-crochet]

Thank you! 😊❤