A classic crochet technique that creates beautiful zigzag stripes. It looks stunning with the alternating colors you’ve chosen (yellow, green, blue, and white), and it’s a beginner-friendly project once you get the hang of the stitch repeat.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need:
- Multiple colors of DK or worsted weight yarn
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0 mm – 5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
🔁 Chevron Stitch Basics:
The chevron stitch is worked in multiples of 12 + 3 for the foundation chain.
✨ Pattern Instructions (Chevron Blanket):
1. Foundation Row:
- Chain a multiple of 12 + 3 (e.g., 123, 147, etc.) depending on your desired width.
2. Row 1:
- Start in the 4th chain from the hook.
- (Dc in next 3 ch, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch) repeat across.
- This pattern creates the wave by decreasing twice to make a valley and increasing twice to make a peak.
3. Row 2 and onward:
- Chain 3 (counts as 1st dc), turn.
- Repeat the same pattern: (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) across.
4. Color Changing:
- Change colors every 2 rows (or as desired).
- Fasten off and weave in ends after each color change for neatness.
🪄 Tips:
- Keep your stitch count consistent to maintain even waves.
- For the blanket border like in your photo:
- Work a round of dc or sc around the entire edge.
- Then add more rows of dc (as in the white border in your image) for a clean finish.
📏 Size Example for a Baby Blanket:
- Chain 123 (for about 30–36″ width)
- Work 50–60 rows for a square or rectangular size
- Add 2–3 rounds of border in a solid color
Video tutorial : How to crochet Chevron baby stitch