Can You Identify All of These Patterns?

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Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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About This Quiz

Can you tell a houndstooth pattern from herringbone or harlequin? Know how to identify classic prints like ditsy, Liberty or chevron? If we show you an example of Madras or ikat, could you tell them apart? Take our quiz to see how many of these popular patterns you can name!

The patterns used to create modern clothing take their roots from a huge variety of sources. Some are rooted in the traditional garb of the Scottish Highlands, inspired by family crests and royal traditions. Others date back to the swinging '60s or the roaring '20s. Some patterns borrow from traditional cultures from the Far East or Europe, conveying nostalgic scenes of fishermen or cottage life. Still others are borrowed from nature and include images of birds, flowers and other pictures of Earth's bounties. 

Perhaps the most interesting patterns you see, however, are those with no obvious origins. They are the geometric, trellis, lattice and other repeating patterns that are most accurately sourced to science - to similar patterns found in math or in the structure of a natural crystal.

Consider yourself an expert in the most common patterns? Prop up your paisley pillows! Prove your pattern IQ with this quiz!

scallop
Pixabay by Dazzleology
Do you know the name of this nature-inspired pattern?
Ogee
Ditsy
Windowpane
Scallop
basketweave
Pixabay by Unijewels
Do you know the name of this pattern, which is seen on everything from pants to upholstery?
Fleur-de-lis
Liberty
Basketweave
Hairline stripe
tartan
Pixabay by Kaz
What is the name of this pattern, which is derived from traditional Scottish garb?
Houndstooth
Tartan
Basketweave
Ogee

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brocade
Pixabay by Jwskks5786
Can you name this pattern, which is often used on drapery and furniture upholstery?
Trellis
Argyle
Tartan
Brocade
herringbone
Pixabay by RamsayMedia
What is the name of this pattern, which resembles the skeleton of a fish?
Quatrefoil
Gingham
Herringbone
Flame stitch
harlequin
Pixabay by Geralt
Can you name this whimsical pattern?
Scale
Ditsy
Quatrefoil
Harlequin

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argyle
Pixabay by Kaz
What is this preppy pattern called?
Southwestern
Argyle
Houndstooth
Greek key
flame stitch
Wiki Commons by Rijksmuseum
Can you name this groovy vintage pattern?
Flame stitch
Damask
Microcheck
Liberty
damask
Pixabay by Georgex25
What is this highly formal pattern called?
Trellis
Damask
Glen plaid
Candy stripe

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gingham
Pixabay by Cateyz
Can you ID this down-home pattern?
Quatrefoil
Ditsy
Gingham
Houndstooth
lattice
Pixabay by DavidZydd
What is this pattern, which resembles many common fence designs?
Lattice
Houndstooth
Liberty
Scale
half drop
Wiki Commons by Elinor Merrell
Can you name this simple repeating pattern?
Greek key
Half drop
Toile
Quatrefoil

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ikat
Wiki Commons
Do you know the name of this boho fashion pattern?
Argyle
Hairline stripe
Imperial trellis
Ikat
chinoiserie
Wiki Commons by THOR
Do you know the name of this pattern, which draws its inspiration from the Far East?
Houndstooth
Ditsy
Chinoiserie
Toile
houndstooth
Pixabay by Aquamarine_song
What is this classic jagged check pattern called?
Jacobean
Houndstooth
Tatersall
Paisley

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toile
Pixabay by Prawny
What is the name of this pattern, which dates back to 18th century France?
Toile
Liberty
Windowpane
Shepherd's check
ditzy
Pixabay by Kaz
Do you know the name of this fun floral fabric pattern?
Basketweave
Harlequin
Liberty
Ditsy
chevron
Pixabay by DavidZydd
Can you name this pattern, which is inspired by certain styles of military insignia?
Argyle
Flame stitch
Chevron
Scallop

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southwestern
Pixabay by Isoblyf
Can you identify this landscape-inspired pattern?
Fleur-de-lis
Southwestern
Houndstooth
Hairline stripe
greek key
Pixabay by OpenClipart-Vectors
What is the name of this classical pattern?
Greek key
Jacobean
Chevron
Quatrefoil
ogee
Pixabay by Viscious-Speed
Can you name this style, which draws inspiration from Middle Eastern architecture?
Half drop
Chinoiserie
Ogee
Liberty

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madras
Pixabay by Pugmom40
Can you name this pattern that originated in India?
Argyle
Madras
Harlequin
Damask
candy stripe
Pixabay by Mizbitz
Can you name this pattern that is often associated with hospital helpers?
Basketweave
Tartan
Candy stripe
Herringbone
paisley
Pixabay by Hans
What swinging '60s style is actually named for a city in Scotland?
Houndstooth
Paisley
Ogee
Quatrefoil

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tatersall
Pixabay by Rawpixel
Can you name this traditional checked pattern, which is known for its small squares?
Ditsy
Flame stitch
Tatersall
Brocade
trellis
Pixabay by DavidZydd
Do you know the name of this pattern made from interlocking lines?
Harlequin
Gingham
Damask
Trellis
glen plaid
Pixabay by Kaz
Can you name this pattern that was made famous by a former British royal?
Herringbone
Chevron
Houndstooth
Glen Plaid

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fleur de lis
Pixabay by PublicDomainPictures
Can you name this pattern that is associated with French nobility?
Fleur-de-lis
Liberty
Southwestern
Toile
imperial trellis
Youtube by beCreativevo
What is the name of this popular pattern used on many wall coverings?
Ikat
Imperial trellis
Lattice
Quatrefoil
hairline stripe
Pixabay by Rosebfischer
What is the name of this pattern that is often used to make dress shirts?
Hairline stripe
Toile
Chevron
Ditsy

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graph check
Pixabay by Chayka1270
Mathematicians might appreciate this pattern, which mimics paper used in the classroom. What is it called?
Tartan
Tatersall
Liberty
Graph check
pin stripe
Pixabay by PatternPictures
What is this popular pattern, found on many men's suits?
Ogee
Houndstooth
Pinstripe
Liberty
vermicular
Pixabay by DavidZydd
Which pattern takes its name from a Latin term for "worm"?
Ogee
Vermicular
Candy stripe
Quatrefoil

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geometric
Pixabay by Immaster
Can you name this pattern that fits in well in mid-century modern decor?
Geometric
Ogee
Pinstripe
Toile
jacobean
Pixabay by 1200219
What pattern is named for King James I of England?
Ikat
Jacobean
Lattice
Liberty
shepherds check
Pixabay by Geralt
What is the name of this gingham-like pattern?
Houndstooth
Ditsy
Shepherd's check
Liberty

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quatrefoil
Pixabay by Kaz
The name of which pattern comes from the French for "four petals"?
Chevron
Quatrefoil
Ogee
Gingham
floral
Pixabay by Kaz
Can you name this nature-inspired pattern?
Houndstooth
Herringbone
Chinoiserie
Floral
windowpane
Pixabay by Susannp4
Which pattern is named for a component used in home construction?
Windowpane
Ditsy
Ogee
Toile

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liberty
Pixabay by SkadiArt
Can you name this pattern that originated in London?
Liberty
Houndstooth
Tatersall
Shepherd's check