How to Crochet the Mini Check Plaid Stitch Pattern

A close-up of the Crochet Mini Check Plaid Stitch Pattern featuring rows of pink, yellow, and green yarn with a wooden Naztazia crochet hook. — Learn how to crochet the colorful Mini Check Plaid Stitch Pattern for blankets and more with Naztazia.

In this tutorial from Naztazia, learn how to create the Mini Check Plaid stitch. My grandmother always made stitch-sampler blankets back in the early 80s, filled with unique squares. Now you know where I get the inspiration for so many of the crochet stitches you see here on my website! I’ve always had a fondness for this particular mini check plaid because it reminds me of a modified granny stitch.

Materials & Specs

Skill Level: Easy / Beginner
Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (suggested), but DK or Bulky also work well.
Hook Size: Size H (5.0 mm) hook (or the size recommended on your yarn label).
Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc), and Slip Stitch (sl st).
The “3-3-3” Rule: 3 double crochet, 3 chains, 3 colors.

YouTube Video Tutorial

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Technique Profile: Managing Your Yarn Colors

The beauty of the Mini Check Plaid is how the blocks of color interact. Since each row uses a different color, you might expect a lot of finishing work. However, the “Donna Logic” secret here is that you can carry the yarn up the sides of the work. This method allows you to rotate through your three colors without cutting the yarn every time, meaning you only have to weave in a few ends instead of dozens. It’s a simple, efficient way to get a complex look!

Written PDF Pattern

Free Written Pattern Instructions The complete pattern is displayed in the window below.

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Note: Making this for Etsy or a charity event? See my Pattern Usage Guide here.

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