The Mini Crochet Plaid Stitch

The mini check plaid stitch, also called the mini crochet plaid stitch, is one of my favorite ways to archive the checked tartan look without stress!

This is a perfect stash buster and super easy to make.

Best yarn for the crochet plaid stitch.

When choosing yarn for your mini check plaid project, use the same weight in at least 3 colors for a perfect look.

You can use any DK weight or yarn used to meet the gauge. I have used Stylecraft Bellissima DK, #3 (100% Acrylic, 293  yards / 286 meters per 3.5 oz/100g skein). 

Estimated total yardage:

You need 3 colors for this. 

I made 5 of these squares for my version.

Colors	Yard for 1square	Yardage for 5 squares
F (White)	100	500
Grey (D)	80	400
Silver lining (E)	80	400

I went with shades of grey and white. Other options include shades of red and shades of black.

Hook & other materials

5 mm Crochet Hook

Darning needles

Scissors

Tape measure

Gauge

14 sts over 8  rows = 10 cm/4” square made in dc 

Projects that can be made using the Crochet Plaid Stitch

With the crochet plaid stitch, you can make blankets, scarves, garments, and many other projects. This particular post will make

Crochet Plaid Stitch Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other  #3 weight yarn can be substituted. 
3. Use similar weights for all your squares!

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Single Crochet – sc

Slip stitch – sl st

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Each square should measure between 11 – 12”.

Construction note

• This is a fun square. You only use one color per row! 
• Drop each color after completing each row to reduce the number of ends weaved in; it works If you use 3 colors like me.

Adjustments specific for the plaid square

1. You can go up by a hook size if your square is not up to 11”
2. Increase or reduce the repeats until your panel measures 11”
3. Measure this square against square 1, and make sure you have similar width and length.

Colors 

• Silver lining (E) = 80 yards
• Grey (D) = 80 yards
• White (F) = 100 yards

How To Crochet The Mini Check Plaid Stitch

Plaid in Grey. Make 5 pieces

Start with White (F)and chain 41

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 3, skip 3 chs, dc in next 3 chs, rep from * across, turn – 21 dc, 6 ch sps

Drop F, Pick up E

Row 2: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *3 dc in the skipped ch 3 sp below, ch 3, skip next 3 sts,  rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn – 18 dc, 7 ch sps

Drop E, Pick up D

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc, here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn – 21 dc, 6 ch sps

Drop D, Pick up FRow 4: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *dc in next 3 sts (skipped ch 3 sp below), ch 3, skip next 3 sts,  rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn – 18 dc, 7 ch sps

Drop F, Pick up E

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn – 21 dc, 6 ch sps

Drop E, Pick up D

Row 6: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *dc in next 3 sts (skipped ch 3 sp below), ch 3, skip next 3 sts,  rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn – 18 dc, 7 ch sps

Drop D, Pick up F

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn – 21 dc, 6 ch sps

Drop F, Pick up E

Row 8: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *dc in next 3 sts (skipped ch 3 sp below), ch 3, skip next 3 sts,  rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn – 18 dc, 7 ch sps

Row 9 – 30: Repeat Rows 3 – 8

Fasten off  D & E

Row 31:  With F, Ch 2, dc in the next 2 sts (from 2 rows below and over the ch sp from a row below), *hdc in the next 3 sts, dc in the next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn – 39 sts

Edging

• Crocheting around the whole piece
• Crocheting loosely
• Using White

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for [1sc, ch 2, 1 sc] at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

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