Crochet Elegant Chevron Striped Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors: green, beige, and cream
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Finished Size:

Approximately 32 inches wide by 36 inches long.

Gauge:

14 dc and 8 rows = 4 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• st - stitch
• sc - single crochet
• tog - together

Instructions:

Chevron Pattern:

1. Note: Each row in the chevron pattern is a repeat of 14 stitches plus 3 for the base chain.
2. Using cream yarn, ch 155.
3. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook, [dc in next 5 ch, dc3tog over next 3 ch, dc in next 5 ch, 3 dc in next ch] across, ending with dc2tog in last 2 ch. Turn.
4. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, [dc in next 5 dc, dc3tog over next 3 sts, dc in next 5 dc, 3 dc in next st] across, ending with 2 dc in last st. Turn.
5. Repeat Row 2, switching colors every 2 rows, following the sequence: green, beige, cream. Carry the yarn along the side as you work.
6. Continue until the blanket measures approximately 36 inches long, ending with a cream row. Fasten off.

Border:

1. Using cream yarn, join yarn at any corner with a slip stitch.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
3. Change to green yarn.
4. Round 2: Ch 1, sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
5. Change to beige yarn and repeat Round 2.
6. Change to cream yarn for the final round, and repeat Round 2. Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Block lightly if desired.