This houndstooth picnic blanket crochet kit gives you everything you need to make a gorgeous, thick blanket that’s absolutely perfect for outdoor lounging or cozying up indoors. The finished blanket measures a generous 42 by 42 inches, which is just the right size for spreading out.

The houndstooth stitch pattern looks impressive on both sides and has a beautiful drape despite being wonderfully thick and warm. A cheerful pop of color in the border adds just the right amount of visual interest. The stitch pattern is surprisingly easy to work, so you don’t need to be an expert to create something this polished.

Each kit includes eight skeins of soft Brava Baby DK yarn (four of the main color, three of the contrast color, and one for the border), a copy of WeCrochet Magazine Issue 4 (which includes the original version of the pattern), plus a free pattern download. That’s an incredible value of over $44.

You can choose from six stunning colorway options: Maroon and White with Light Gray border, Empire and Oat with Rose border, Black and Light Gray with Orchid border, Rose and Blush with Midnight Blue border, Heather Gray and Light Gray with Peach border, or Eggplant and Lavender with Mint border.

Note that the border colors aren’t shown in the kit images, but they’re listed in the product details so you know exactly what you’re getting.