Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket
Wrap your little one in waves of warmth and whimsy with this crochet chevron baby blanket. Crafted with love and care, its soft peaks and valleys create a playful pattern that invites cozy cuddles and sweet dreams. The delightful blend of pink, white, gray, and dusty rose hues whispers tales of cotton-candy clouds and twilight wishes. Each stitch, from the comforting single crochets to the gentle decreases, is a hug from you to your baby. Finished with a simple border for a polished look, this blanket isn't just a layer of warmth—it's a keepsake of tender moments and cherished memories.
Materials
- 8 Skeins of Caron Simply Soft: In your chosen colors, this yarn is known for its softness and sheen, which will make the blanket inviting and cozy.
Tools
- Size I Hook (5.5 mm): A good size for the yarn and pattern, making the blanket soft and not too tight.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors: For cutting the yarn.
Instructions
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms):
SC: Single Crochet
ST: Stitch
CH: Chain
sc2tog: Single Crochet 2 Together
Pattern Overview:
Start: Chain 186 to begin.
Row Pattern: The pattern consists of decreasing at the start and end, creating peaks with 3 SCs in one stitch, and valleys by skipping stitches. This creates the zigzag chevron effect.
Colors and Rows: You’ll work a specific number of rows for each color, following the outlined pattern. This creates beautiful stripes in your blanket.
Borders: Finishing with a simple single crochet border cleans up the edges and gives the blanket a complete look.
Important Note: Avoid chaining 1 at the end of rows before turning, as this can inadvertently increase the width of the blanket.
Notes
Yarn Choice: Feel free to play with colors. The pattern provided uses a soft and appealing palette, but choosing your own can personalize the blanket.
Tension: Keep your tension consistent, especially since the chevron pattern can highlight discrepancies.
Borders: A simple SC border can really define the edges. Consider using one of the blanket's main colors or a neutral to tie it all together.
Finishing: Weaving in ends securely, especially with a baby blanket, is important for safety and durability.
This project is a wonderful way to create a handmade, heartfelt gift for a new arrival. The rhythm of the chevron pattern is enjoyable to work up, and the finished product is always appreciated. Happy crocheting!
Modern Crochet Chevron Blanket FREE Pattern
Blankets are some of my most favorite items to make. One reason is because blankets were the very first projects I made when I began crocheting almost 10 years ago. I love the thought of a little one being wrapped in a blanket I handmade. It’s such a special feeling to be asked to be a part of a person’s life in this way,
I had a customer place a custom order on Instagram for a chevron baby blanket. She sent me photos of the nursery and from those, I was able to choose a color palate and thus this modern chevron design was born!
I’m currently pregnant with a little boy, but I will say I was wanting to keep this beauty for myself and our new little baby. Don’t worry, though, I have been working on the design for our boy nursery and I have a blanket design already in mind! I’ll be sharing this with you too very soon!
The yarn I used comes from the Yarnspirations brand, Caron in the Simply Soft. I used a total of 8 skeins for this blanket size. I really love this brand for making baby blankets because it is so soft!
Now I am going to share the standard chevron stitch pattern. There are a few variations out there but this is the one I feel works up rather quickly!
~Materials
size I hook (5.5 mm)
8 skeins Caron Simply Soft in colors of your choice (I used pink, white, gray, and dusty rose)
tapestry needle
scissors
~Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
SC (single crochet)
ST (stitch)
CH (chain)
sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)
Modern Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern:
For the baby blanket size you will CH 186
You will then sc2tog starting in the 2nd CH from the hook
Then, you will SC in the next 5 CHs
Next, place 3 SC in the next ST
Continue on with a SC in the next 7 CHs
SK 2, *SC in next 7 CHs, 3 SC in next CH, SC in next 7 CHs (repeat from * until you reach the last 7 CHs. Then you will SC in next 5 CHs, and end with a sc2tog, turn and repeat everything all the way across.
***DO NOT CH 1 before or after the turn. I made the mistake of doing this out of habit from other projects and my blanket began to grow in width. Just turn without any CH 1s.
To repeat the same color pattern here is how many rows I did per color:
Pink – 12 rows
White – 6 rows
Gray – 4 rows
White – 6 rows
Dusty Rose – 12 rows
White – 4 rows
Gray – 6 rows
White – 4 rows
(repeat this pattern until your blanket is the desired length.)
I like to finish these types of blankets with simple borders so I did a SC border all the way around. Sewed in my ends and finished it off!
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Rebecca Knight
What are the approximate dimensions of this blanket? What multiples would be used if you want to increase the size?
Jerica
Here is an in-depth article about all different variations of chevrons.http://www.redheart.com/how-to/articles/ultimate-guide-chevron-crochet
This should help a ton! Also, this is appr. 30inX40in blanket. Made for a baby.
Seldom Pearce
After the first row of sc in the original starting chains, once you turn do you repeat from the sc2tg or from the skip 2
Khulood
Awesome
Pam Dyle
How many ounces was each skein of yarn that you used in this pattern? Thank you for your help in this.
Julie
Hi Pam, I used Caron Simply Soft which has 6oz per skein. Thanks and Happy Hooking!
Jo Ann
Making this Afghan and having trouble finding skip 2
Jeff erie
so when I get to the end of the row I don’t chain one and turn I should turn without a chain one correct?
Sharon Marker
Where’s the pattern so I can download it
Jerica
Hi! Did you already purchase it on Etsy?