Houndstooth Blanket
Houndstooth check or hound’s tooth, also known as dogstooth, dogtooth or dog’s tooth, is a duotone textile pattern characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, often in black and white, although other colors can be used. This blanket designed by Susan Leitzsch definately has a houndstooth influence and is a free download on Ravelry just click here.
This sophisticated blanket is worked in crisp, contrasting colors. Its simple-to-knit slip-stitch pattern uses only one color yarn per row so you don’t have to carry two colors making the pattern easier than appears to the eye. The one we have pictured was knit out of 4 coal, 4 snow day, and 3 sour cherry hanks of Berroco Yarns Vintage Chunky. The yarn is spun as a heavy worsted or aran-weight fiber gem and is a blend of wool, acrylic, and nylon.
This blanket was knit for a geometric and textured nursery with the yarn choice being perfect for baby (machine washable). Not only is the bold contrast wonderful to keep the babies interest on the front, the back has a really neat textured stripe making both sides interesting. Thank you to Pat for bringing the blanket by the store for us to take some wonderful pictures of this beautiful, bold creation. -B
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15 Comments to Houndstooth Blanket
February 28, 2012 @ 11:44 am | by Anonymous
How do I get this pattern?
February 29, 2012 @ 9:23 pm | by Betsy
This is sooo cute Pat! Great job!
March 2, 2012 @ 5:56 pm | by leslie
Just click on the link in the copy of the blog.
March 14, 2012 @ 1:32 pm | by Anonymous
I would like to order this blanket. Is it for sale?
March 16, 2012 @ 1:18 pm | by Cindy
Can you tell me what size needles you knitted this blanket with. The pattern link uses a lighter weight yarn than your’s and I like your’s way better.
March 29, 2012 @ 4:17 pm | by leslie
Sorry it isn’t for sale but you could knit it:)
March 29, 2012 @ 4:18 pm | by leslie
The yarn calls for a size 10.
July 23, 2012 @ 12:42 pm | by Julie
Could you provide crochet instructions to make this?
July 24, 2012 @ 10:57 am | by leslie
I’m sorry, it is a knit pattern only.
November 6, 2012 @ 12:41 pm | by Jane
How can I get this pattern?
November 7, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | by leslie
Just click on this link, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/houndstooth-blanket
February 7, 2013 @ 10:06 pm | by Evelyn Neal
This is so amazing!!! I love it!
April 3, 2013 @ 8:54 pm | by margaret kaleta
I really need this pattern!!!!!!!! How do I get it?
April 3, 2013 @ 8:55 pm | by margaret kaleta
I don’t understand…..awaiting moderation?
April 19, 2013 @ 4:21 pm | by leslie
Just click on the “here” button in the text and it will link you directly to the pattern.