From Knitting with Balls: 



The dog tooth patter--or a series of broken checks forming four pointed stars--is a standard when it comes to fabric for men’s clothing, resting right up there with plaid among masculine motifs.  Knit in individual squares using Nashua’s Creative Focus Worsted, and then pieced to form the design, the Dog Tooth Throw is great for any guy looking to add a bit of warmth to his couch or bed, without  sacrificing personal style.