Free knitting patterns for clothes, blankets, and more knit with plaid, buffalo check, and gingham designs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/10/25
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Free Patterns
Moonstone Plaid Blanket
Easy blanket knit in garter stitch stripes. Yarn is then woven through the stitches vertically to create the plaid look. Video tutorial included. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
Bellissima Cardi
Long-sleeved women's cardigan with a plaid yoke in stranded colorwork. Sizes Small to 4X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
Buffalo Plaid Beanie
An easy plaid hat knit with a checkerboard colorwork pattern with three colors and optional fourth contrasting color for brim. Choose two different colors for the plaid and a third color that looks like a combination of the tones of the other two. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nice and Knit.
Maika Cardigan
Three color horizontal stripes combined with a brioche texture creates a plaid look with just an 8 row repeat in this long sleeved cardigan. It also can be knit in a single color for a completely different look. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Barbiecore Purse
Pink gingham plaid, Barbie-inspired felted handbag knit in stranded colorwork. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kate Scalzo.
Mega-Plaid Mitts
Fingerless mitts with a striped design. Purl columns are knit in to guide the vertical stripes in duplicate stitch. 2 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Murray
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade 220 Superwash Sport yarn
Peerie Plaid Vest
Slip stitch colorwork using only one color per row makes knitting this plaid easier than it looks. This vest is worked flat in one piece. Only the armhole ribbing stitches are picked up. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sharon Barnes for Knitty.
Mega Checked Scarf
Plaid super scarf created with 6 colors and marling two strands of yarn together. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Allison Schmidt.
Urban Plaid Hat
Beanie with sections of stranded plaid separated by stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kate Agner.
Tartan Jewell Throw or Wrap
Plaid shawl or blanket knit in 4 colors with intarsia stripes and a fair isle checkerboard. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design .
Jackie Sweater
Plaid women's pullover with front henley style buttoned placket. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marianne S. Rosendahl for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Plaidaptation Poncho
Plaid poncho or wrap created of two pieces knit flat and then seamed and bottoned. The plaid is created by knitting horizontal stripes and then creating the vertical stripes by surface stitching into purl grooves with a crochet hook. Sizes S/M, L/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Plaidaptation designed by Aunt Ninny.
Tjärn Outfit
Matching baby and child cardigan, leggings, hat, and cowl with diamond plaid design and contrasting trim. Sizes 6 months to 8 yrs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tina Hauglund for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Love Squared Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket that mimics the look of plaid with colorful stripes crossed by vertical garter rib stripes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by candylou who says it is suitable for beginners.
Fireside Loafer
Slippers with plaid upper and cozy low cuff. 3 Sizes. Designed by Sherrie Kibler. DK weight yarn.
Barry Bonnie Buffalo Plaid Set
Matching slouchy hat and hand warmers with a stranded plaid design. DK weight yarn. Designed by Wendy Prager Goeckner.
Gingham Throw
Knit plaid blanket in two color stranded colorwork creating checkerboard and solid squares. About 42 x 46 in. (106.5 x 117 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Check Bolero
Cropped cardigan with gingham checks in stranded colorwork. Knit in one piece. Sizes: S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente for BC Garn .
Pear Cardigan
Fun kid's round-neck cardigan with Fair Isle gingham pockets and intarsia pear. Size To Fit Age: 2 to 10 Years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Main Street Yarns.
Check Mate Blanket and Cushion
Checkerboard throw and pillow cover in black, gray, and white gingham design. It's designed for three colors but I think you could knit with two colors holding two strands together and do a marl mix for the third color. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rosee Woodland.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Hayfield Bonus Aran yarn
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Fun Fringed Scarf and Bag
Matching purse and scarf knit in garter stitch with colorful stripes, that are then transformed into a plaid look with glorious fringe with an easy weaving technique. Bag Size: 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in). Designed for six colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
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Boldly Colored Plaid Afghan and Pillow
Throw and cushion knit only one color per row creates a plaid look by knitting in the row below, using 3 colors. Size Blanket: Approx 43 x 56 ins [109.5 x 142 cm]. Pillow: Approx 16 ins [40.5 cm] square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons. Pictured projects by designer and pjdkm
Patterns for Purchase
Amethyst Blanket
Cozy oversized plaid blanket is created with four solid colors, knit holding the yarn doubled and switching colors to create the plaid effect. Designed by Shaina Bilow.
Sorrel Cardigan
Plaid cardigan with two different tartan patterns on the front. 5 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by creationsbyeve.
Bright Sparks Sweater
Gingham check pullover with short sleeves. Sizes 32" to 54". DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Bear Toy With Plaid Dress
Full instructions for knitting a bear softie with separate dress. All items knit flat and seamed. Finished size: approx 21 cm (8 inches) from the tip of the toes to the top of the ears
True North Cowl
Reversible buffalo plaid infinity scarf cowl with gray accent. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by MbyMKnitwear.
Gambrel Dog Sweater
Customizable dog sweater in a slip stitch plaid design with easy to fasten collar and strap. Choose from 7 chest, neck, and back sizes. Chest sizes 12 (16, 20, 24) (28, 32, 36)”. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Susan Baron for Valley Yarns.
Tartan Plaid Pumpkin
Add a little whimsy to your autumn decor with pumpkins covered in colors woven into cross-barred pattern! The instructions create a plaid pumpkin measuring about 5.5-inch/14-cm wide and about 5-inch/13-cm high (including the stem). Designed by Marie Mayhew. Worsted weight yarn.
