There’s something undeniably classic about a houndstooth design, and this Grey and Black Houndstooth Crochet Throw brings that timeless pattern to life with a clean, contemporary feel. Using a striking combination of black and light gray, this blanket adds bold contrast and sophisticated texture to any room while still feeling soft, warm, and inviting. It’s a beautiful project that blends traditional style with modern simplicity.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
The pattern is worked using the lemon peel stitch, an easy combination of alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches. This beginner-friendly technique creates a richly textured fabric with a subtle woven look that mimics the iconic houndstooth effect.
Because both sides of the blanket look nearly identical, the finished piece is fully reversible and just as attractive from every angle.
One of the most helpful features of this design is the included technique for carrying yarn up the sides. Since the colors alternate regularly, this method greatly reduces the number of yarn ends you’ll need to weave in, saving time and making finishing much easier.
A simple border is added at the end to frame the blanket and give it a clean, polished edge.
Designed for confident beginners but enjoyable for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern includes five sizes so you can create anything from a baby blanket to a full-sized throw. Made with Lion Brand Pound of Love or a similar worsted weight yarn, the Modern Monochrome Houndstooth Crochet Throw is a stylish, practical project that offers timeless appeal and satisfying texture in every stitch.
Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly
Gauge
Approximately 11 stitches and 10 rows = 4″ x 4″ in stitch pattern.
Size
There are 5 suggested sizes for this throw blanket.
Note: The final size includes a 1-inch border, which adds 2 inches to the final size.
- Baby Blanket: 40 X 40 inches without border. 42 X 42 inches with border.
- Small Throw Blanket: 50 X 50 inches without border. 52 X 52 inches with border. (shown)
- Medium Throw Blanket: 50 X 60 inches without border. 52 X 62 inches with border.
- Large Throw Blanket: 60 X 60 inches without border. 62 X 62 inches with border.
- X-Large Blanket: 60 X 70 inches without border. 62 X 72 inches with border.
To adjust the width, simply adjust your chains by any odd number of chains. To make the project longer or shorter, simply crochet more or fewer rows.
Materials
Yarn. Lion Brand Pound of Love. It is a #4 medium weight yarn, 1,020 yards each skein. 100% Acrylic.
I used two yarn colors: Black and Elephant Grey.
Yarn color A: Black
Yarn color B: Elephant Grey
Note: The border is worked using the black yarn color. Therefore, the pattern requires more of this color.
- Baby Blanket: 1,700 yards. 1 skein of Black and 1 skein of Elephant Grey.
- Small Throw Blanket: 2,520 yards. 2 skeins of Black and 1 skein of Elephant Grey. (shown)
- Medium Throw Blanket: 3,050 yards. 2 skeins of Black and 2 skeins of Elephant Grey.
- Large Throw Blanket: 3,600 yards. 3 skeins of Black and 2 skeins of Elephant Grey.
- X-Large Blanket: 4,200 yards. 3 skeins of Black and 2 skeins of Elephant Grey.
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
