This plaid throw is easier than it looks! First you crochet a meshy base of horizontal stripes. Then you make chains that are woven over and under the mesh to form vertical stripes. Crochet it as shown for a holiday look, or change up the colors as you wish!

Free Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DXl2_3M_D4&feature=y...

More info:
http://www.marlybird.com/how-to-crochet-plaid-christmas-a...