Easy Chevron Afghan – Crochet Pattern

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Much like the granny square, the Chevron afghan (also known as zig-zag afghan) is a hallmark of crochet that even most non-crafters recognize. After all, whose grandma didn’t have one of these afghans on the back of her couch?! You see Chevron afghans all the time in the background of tv and movies, and there’s a good reason for that! They have a unique look, fun design, and they’re easy to make!

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If you’ve never made one of these blankets before, the thought of trying to make those little “v” shapes throughout might be a little daunting. But don’t worry, this pattern is going to break down the steps of how to achieve perfect peaks in your zig-zag afghan! It even includes a diagram showing you stitch placement! And great news – the concept of making those “peaks and valleys” really isn’t hard! We are going to learn how together, and in no time, you’ll have a gorgeous afghan!

The pattern also includes notes on how to adjust the size of your afghan. So if you want to make this blanket exactly, then great! Just go ahead and follow the directions. If you want to make it larger or smaller – i.e. a baby blanket or queen/king bed size – those instructions are here, as well!

This “zig-zag” pattern can be used for more than just blankets, too. You’ve probably noticed while browsing on Pinterest that this particular look is everywhere right now! Scarves, hats, and more – you name it, you can make it in the Chevron pattern!

Since this pattern requires a bit more yarn than my usual Amigurumi pattern, I chose to go with an affordable and durable medium weight yarn – Red Heart Super Saver. It’s one of my go-to staple yarns because it’s great for all kinds of projects, including blankets! The colors I used for this pattern are available on Amazon – White can be found HERE, and Light Blue can be found HERE!

Another great thing about these blankets is that the colors are even more fun to customize when working in this pattern. As you can see here, the blue and white give a light and airy feel, and would be perfect for a baby blanket. But changing the color scheme to black and jewel tones would produce a totally different result! How about sports team colors? Or a Rainbow afghan?! The possibilities are endless!

So what are we waiting for? Let’s start zigging and zagging with this pattern!

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Supplies
Size H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
3 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in White
2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Light Blue
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations
*=indicates the beginning/end of a section to be repeated
Ch(s) = chain(s)
Dc = double crochet
Rep = repeat
Sk = skip
St(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge
3 dc and 2 rows = about 1 inch

Size
About 43 inches width by 53 inches length

Notes
Blanket is made up of “peaks”; this are created by having an increase every seven stitches, followed by skipping two stitches to create a “valley” between each peak. At each end of the blanket, there is a process of skipping one stitch, followed by two double crochet stitches, to keep the edges flat. See diagram below for details on the placement of stitches for the Peaks.

The size of the blanket can be adjusted by adding more initial chains to accommodate more peaks.

For example, if you’re adding one more peak to the blanket, add 15 chains to the initial 159 called for in the pattern. (That’s 7 stitches on either side of the increase – 7+1+7=15).

If you’re adding more than one additional peak, add 2 more chains to accommodate the “valley” between peaks. For example: to add two more peaks, chain an additional 32 (15 for one peak, 2 between peaks, and 15 for another peak).

Instructions
With White, ch 159.
Row 1 – Dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in next ch. Sk next ch. *Dc in next 7 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 7 chs. [Peak made]. Sk next 2 chs.* Rep from * to * 7 more times. Dc in next 7 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 7 chs. Sk next ch. Dc in last 2 chs. Ch 2, turn. (9 Peaks)

Row 2 – Dc in next 2 sts. Sk next st. *Dc in next 7 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts. [Peak made.] Sk next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * 7 more times. Dc in next 7 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts. Sk next st. Dc in last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (9 Peaks)

Rows 3 – 6 – Rep Row 2. In last st of Row 6, change yarn color. (9 Peaks per row)

Rows 7 – 12 – Rep Row 2. In last st of Row 12, change yarn color. (9 Peaks per row)

Rows 13 – 90 – Rep Row 2, changing yarn color every 6 rows. Do not ch 2 at the end of last row. (9 Peaks per row; 8 White blocks total, 7 Light Blue blocks total)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Here is the finished blanket!

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Happy Crocheting!

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