The crocheted chevron (or ripple) pattern, which is a popular and stylish design often used in blankets. Here’s a basic guide on how to crochet a chevron blanket pattern similar to what’s shown in the image:
🧶 Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn (multiple colors if desired)
- Crochet hook (usually size H/5.0mm or I/5.5mm, check yarn label)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
🔁 Chevron Pattern Basics:
The chevron pattern alternates increases and decreases to form peaks and valleys.
🪡 Pattern Instructions:
🧷 Step 1: Foundation Chain
- Start with a multiple of 12 + 3 chains.
Example:12 x 10 = 120 + 3 = 123 chains
🧷 Step 2: Row 1
- Double Crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from hook.
- 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
- dc2tog (decrease) twice: (yarn over, insert hook in next ch, draw up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops) — repeat in next ch, then pull through all loops on hook.
- 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
- 2 dc in the next chain twice (this is the increase — creates the peak).
- Repeat the pattern: 3 dc, 2 dc2tog, 3 dc, 2 increases…
- End with 1 dc in each of the last stitches. Turn.
🧷 Step 3: Repeat Row
- Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), repeat the same chevron pattern across the row:
- 3 dc, 2 dc2tog (valley)
- 3 dc, 2 dc in next st twice (peak)
- Continue until desired length is reached, changing colors as desired (like the white and red in your image).
🎨 Color Changes:
- Change color every 4–6 rows for a bold striping effect (as seen in your image).
- To change colors: on the last yarn over of the last dc in the row, pull through the new color and continue crocheting with it.
🧺 Tips:
- Keep your edges straight by making sure to start and end rows with the same number of stitches.
- Count your stitches frequently to maintain the pattern.
- Weave in ends with a yarn needle when done.
Video tutorial : How to crochet a chevron blanket pattern
