Plaid knitting

The Moonstone Plaid Blanket transforms basic stripes into dramatic plaid with a simple weaving technique. This elegant and cozy throw requires only beginner level skills and can be worked up in any color combo to create a beautiful, special fabric. This afghan adds warmth and intrigue to any room an

Knit up your own modern buffalo plaid blanket using 2 stitches and 2 colors. Learn how to change colors, turn rows, and keep your knitting tidy.

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Great things are going on in the knitting world right now! And these things have something to do with the patterns for February KAL Blankets.

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This Gingham Blanket Free Knitting Pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter as it only uses a couple of different stitches and techniques.

The Darker Horse: Plaid Jacquard | Mohair Sweater

Oftentimes, you will see plaid (also known as tartan) patterns also labeled a gingham design. While similar, they have their differences in origin and style. Gingham is an orderly, simple checkered pattern that originated in Malaysia or France. Gingham typically has three colors: one darker main color paired with white and a lighter main color, or two contrasting colors paired with white.