1. Ogee
   Ditsy
2. Windowpane
   Scallop

Scallop or scale patterns take their inspiration from the overlapping scales of a fish or reptile. This design is often found in art deco decor, but can fit right into both modern and traditional styles.

1. Fleur-de-lis
   Liberty
2. Basketweave
   Hairline stripe

Basketweave features a crisscross pattern like a tightly-woven fabric, or like straw formed into a useful basket. It can be printed or woven strand by strand, and it is commonly used in contemporary decor.

1. Houndstooth
   Tartan
2. Basketweave
   Ogee

Tartan has a rich history, closely interwoven with the culture and legacy of Scotland itself. It consists of criss-crossed stripes of different colors and widths used to create a pleasing finish. While often seen in red and green, Tartan actually comes in many colors.

1. Trellis
   Argyle
2. Tartan
   Brocade

Brocade patterns can appear as though they are embroidered but are actually woven like traditional fabrics. This classic pattern is often used on silk or satin to finish furniture or curtains.

1. Quatrefoil
   Gingham
2. Herringbone
   Flame stitch

With a structure like the bones of a fish, herringbone consists of zigzag stripes. It's similar to chevron, but is broken along each column rather than continuous. This pattern is popular on tweed and twill fabrics.

1. Scale
   Ditsy
2. Quatrefoil
   Harlequin

Harlequin is similar to a checked design, butwith diamonds rather than squares. It's often presented in black and white, but it can also be found in various colors. This pattern works well on glam pieces or in eclectic home decor.

1. Southwestern
   Argyle
2. Houndstooth
   Greek key

The ultimate preppy pattern, argyle consists of alternating colors of diamonds, some solid and some simple outlines. This pattern, popular on socks, originated in Scotland.

1. Flame stitch
   Damask
2. Microcheck
   Liberty

Flame stitch consists of closely spaced, jagged lines. Similar to chevron, the lines tend to be thin and the pattern is often rich in colors. This pattern has a decidedly '70s retro vibe.

1. Trellis
   Damask
2. Glen plaid
   Candy stripe

Named for the city of Damascus along the ancient Silk Road, Damask is a reversible pattern commonly used on silk or wool. It has a raised detail or design of flowers or similar features, and it is considered quite traditional as far as patterns go.

1. Quatrefoil
   Ditsy
2. Gingham
   Houndstooth

Gingham patterns are made from overlapping lines of various colors. The most common gingham look is red and white, though blue and white and other shades are also an option.

1. Lattice
   Houndstooth
2. Liberty
   Scale

The lattice pattern resembles fences found in many homes and gardens. It may feature shapes like diamonds, circles or squares, but any pattern made from lines forming repeating shapes generally falls within this category.

1. Greek key
   Half drop
2. Toile
   Quatrefoil

A half drop pattern can vary wildly from piece to piece. Any design in which a repeating pattern drops down by an increment from column to column falls within this category.

1. Argyle
   Hairline stripe
2. Imperial trellis
   Ikat

Ikat is a style of fabric prep that results in a very distinctive pattern. By tie-dying fibers before they are woven, clothing manufacturers create bohemian-style fabrics with a blurred, imperfect finish.

1. Houndstooth
   Ditsy
2. Chinoiserie
   Toile

Chinoiserie is based on Western interpretations of traditional Chinese and Asian designs. It often includes natural scenes like flowers and birds, as well as scenes from everyday life.

1. Jacobean
   Houndstooth
2. Tatersall
   Paisley

Houndstooth, also known as dogstooth, consists of jagged or broken checks, sometimes referred to as four-pointed stars. Derived from traditional Scottish designs, this pattern lends an elegant and luxurious air to fabric or clothing.

1. Toile
   Liberty
2. Windowpane
   Shepherd's check

Toile is a pattern inspired by designs from 18th-century France. It often utilizes a white background and includes scenes of pastoral life, animals or flowers.

1. Basketweave
   Harlequin
2. Liberty
   Ditsy

Ditsy is a simple and whimsical pattern known for incorporating small, all-over designs. It is cheerful and colorful and often includes flowers or simple shapes.

1. Argyle
   Flame stitch
2. Chevron
   Scallop

Chevron consists of repeating patterns of v-shaped rows in alternating colors. This military-inspired design is often used by fashion house MIssoni.

1. Fleur-de-lis
   Southwestern
2. Houndstooth
   Hairline stripe

The southwestern pattern encompasses a broad array of designs, all inspired by the natural landscape in the Southwestern U.S. It includes shades of turquoise, orange, red and brown and may reflect traditional Native American designs.

1. Greek key
   Jacobean
2. Chevron
   Quatrefoil

Greek key, also known as fret pattern, features interlocking geometric lines arranged at right angles. It is inspired by the architectural designs of ancient Greece.

1. Half drop
   Chinoiserie
2. Ogee
   Liberty

Ogee patterns feature repeating rows of onion-shaped designs, which may resemble a diamond that is rounded on two sides rather than pointed. This pattern takes its inspiration from the architecture of Islam and the Middle East.

1. Argyle
   Madras
2. Harlequin
   Damask

Madras is a checkered or plaid style that originated in India. It consists of cotton fabric that bleeds and fades as it's washed over time, so what starts as bright colorful strips fades to a cool, relaxing softness.

1. Basketweave
   Tartan
2. Candy stripe
   Herringbone

Early 20th-century hospital volunteers were nicknamed candy stripers after the red-and-white-striped outfits they wore. Inspired by the classic red-and-white-striped candy, this pattern features lines placed fairly far apart and typically features thin red stripes on white fabric.

1. Houndstooth
   Paisley
2. Ogee
   Quatrefoil

The tradition of paisley print, with its swirling teardrop shapes, originated in India or Persia. Associated with psychedelic culture, it shares its name with the city of Paisley, Scotland.

1. Ditsy
   Flame stitch
2. Tatersall
   Brocade

Tatersall pattern consists of small checks formed from regularly spaced, evenly colored stripes. The squares are smaller than windowpane check, and colors can vary throughout the rainbow.

1. Harlequin
   Gingham
2. Damask
   Trellis

Trellis patterns are similar to lattice designs. They consist of interlocking lines forming shapes like squares, diamonds or other geometric designs. Most utilize two contrasting colors to emphasize the clean lines of the pattern.

1. Herringbone
   Chevron
2. Houndstooth
   Glen Plaid

Edward VIII wore plenty of glen plaid during his reign as Prince of Wales - so much so that the pattern is often referred to as Prince of Wales check. It consists of checks woven in a twill pattern, with squares broken by alternating patterns of weave.

1. Fleur-de-lis
   Liberty
2. Southwestern
   Toile

Fleur-de-lis patterns feature a lily flower with three petals. Dating back to the Middle Ages, this pattern is associated with the monarchy and nobility of France.

1. Ikat
   Imperial trellis
2. Lattice
   Quatrefoil

Imperial trellis patterns take traditional lattice or trellis designs to a more refined level. They consist of bold interlocking lines forming a wide variety of geometric shapes and designs.

1. Hairline stripe
   Toile
2. Chevron
   Ditsy

Hairline stripe is one of the finest striped patterns used in modern fashion. The stripes are finer than pinstripes, typically about the width of a human hair.

1. Tartan
   Tatersall
2. Liberty
   Graph check

Graph check is a relatively small pattern of squares. Larger than the tiny checks used in windowpane pattern, it looks very similar to graph paper used in the math world.

1. Ogee
   Houndstooth
2. Pinstripe
   Liberty

Pinstripes are one of the most common patterns used to make formal clothing, like suits. The stripes may be broken or continuous, and they tend to be slightly wider than those used in hairline patterns.

1. Ogee
   Vermicular
2. Candy stripe
   Quatrefoil

The vermicular pattern, with its swirls of twisty lines, is named for the Latin word for worm. Also known as scribble pattern, it features lines that may be dotted or solid.

1. Geometric
   Ogee
2. Pinstripe
   Toile

Geometric prints feature bold shapes like circles, triangles and squares. Fabric printed with this design is characteristic of contemporary mid-century modern decor.

1. Ikat
   Jacobean
2. Lattice
   Liberty

During the reign of King James I in the 17th century, fabrics printed with branches, vines and flowers were all the rage. Today, this pattern is known as Jacobean, and it may also include birds and animals.

1. Houndstooth
   Ditsy
2. Shepherd's check
   Liberty

Named for designs worn by shepherds in the Scottish Highlands, shepherd's check consists of small, even squares. The style is similar to gingham, but has a characteristic visible weave.

1. Chevron
   Quatrefoil
2. Ogee
   Gingham

Quatrefoil is a repeating pattern of four-petaled flowers. A similar design, trefoil, consists of flowers with three petals each.

1. Houndstooth
   Herringbone
2. Chinoiserie
   Floral

Floral patterns include many different designs made from flowers, seeds, berries or leaves. This style works in many different designs, but is most closely associated with cottage or shabby chic decor.

1. Windowpane
   Ditsy
2. Ogee
   Toile

WIndowpane check features widely-spaced squares. The pattern is so named because it resembles the panes of glass used in windows.

1. Liberty
   Houndstooth
2. Tatersall
   Shepherd's check

London designer Liberty and Company developed a popular allover print of small-scale designs - like flowers or polka dots - in the early 20th century. Today, this colorful pattern is closely associated with Art Noveau style.