Hey friends,
Say hello to my first-ever blanket pattern! This pattern is called the Zig Zag Chevron Afghan. She measures 48″ x 60″ for a large, but not-too-large, cozy blanket.
Find the pattern here, or keep reading for more info + a coupon code!
Shop the full crochet kit on LionBrand.com here.
About
I’ve wanted to create a blanket pattern for so long, and I’m really happy with the way it turned out. I was going for a simple pattern resembling those classic, vintage blankets that you see in movies, draped over the back of the living room couches – you know the ones! That is partly why I chose an avocado green and a light beige – to reflect those vintage colours. And you can’t go wrong with a classic chevron pattern – it looks great every time and this blanket will draw the eye in any room.
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Construction
I chose a simple stitch for this project: the double crochet stitch. This is one of my favourite stitches to use, especially because the projects work up so quickly thanks to the height of a double crochet. I worked this blanket up in only 4 days of working on and off – blankets don’t always have to be forever projects! I’ll also show you how to change colours seamlessly when you’re changing from colour A to colour B. You could of course make the stripes any size you want, as long as you have the same final row count, since every row is the exact same for row 2 and beyond. It’s a great project to work on while you’re watching TV because you don’t have to pay attention too much to your stitch count since every row is the same.
The only skills you will need for this project: double crochet, multiple double crochets in the same stitch, skipping stitches, chaining. It’s really that simple!
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Yarn
This pattern uses category #4, worsted weight yarn, and I chose Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice for this project. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: This is one of my all-time favourite acrylics to work with. They’ve got the best colour options, with really on-trend shades. It’s such an inexpensive yarn that feels high-quality. You’ll need 7 skeins of colour A (dusty green) and 4 skeins of colour B (linen) if you want to create a blanket like the one pictured.
I chose acrylic because I wanted my blanket to get a lot of use. I know it’ll get thrown in the wash over and over again and I wanted something that would stand up to the test of time. I didn’t want to use any yarn too fancy because I didn’t want to worry if it got spilled on or thrown in the dryer. This is my choice, so of course you could choose anything you like! I’m just prone to wine-spilling, so this was the smart choice for me! Vanna’s Choice is machine-washable and very durable.
If you’d prefer, ignore the striping pattern and simply use scrap yarn for a stash-buster pattern! If you try this before I get around to it, make sure you tag me in the pics so I can see!
You can find the pattern in these places:
On my website here.
On Etsy here.
On Ravelry here.
Find the crochet kit here.
(Use the code “PATTERN10” for 10% off all patterns)
I can’t wait to see your WIPs! Make sure to tag me @knitsnknotswpg and use the pattern hashtag #ZigZagChevronAfghan so that everyone can see your projects!
Happy crocheting,
xx
Janine
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