The Mabel Blanket is an alternate take on the BandW blanket motif, with the entire surface covered in evenly spaced point-on diamond shapes. You can just picture snuggling in it with your favorite cup of java, can't you?

Overall, the bobble stitch blanket is probably the ultimate crochet textured blanket. Undoubtedly, this texture works best with the appropriate color selection.

However, the braided stitch is also another great technique for making a textured blanket. In particular, it'll work great with earth tones.

So, you want a baby plaid blanket in elegant, fashionable colors. To this point, we have this always elegant combo, in colors thave come back into style.

However, if the blanket you seek is simpler, here is one that's absolutely perfect. Undoubtedly, it's warm drape and high density will make it perfect for a fall bonfire.

Of course, they can also be a bit more gingham and still be plaid. If you don't believe me, definitely have a look at this one.

Finally, the aurora afghan square takes the whole void idea to another level. Overall, this is a spectacuar building block that will work in any color combination you choose for it.

This project uses the Madelinetosh yarn in Hydroponic colorway and an Antler colorway border. Should you add the border on just 2 edges, you'll give it a super modern look.

Here is another moss stitch project idea. As mentioned, it's based on the Moss Stitch worked into a in a Square Blanket pattern by Sarah Zimmerman. The geometric illusion is super well conceived, and will undoubtedly draw in many an unwary eye. To summarize, the project uses Bernart pop yarn in ebony and ivory colorways.