Crochet Soft Pastel Zigzag Chevron Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Hook: US I/9 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn in four colors:
  • Main Color (MC): White - 300 yds
  • Color 2 (C2): Pink - 200 yds
  • Color 3 (C3): Gray - 200 yds
  • Color 4 (C4): Yellow - 100 yds
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Finished Size

Approximately 34 inches x 34 inches

Pattern Notes

• The pattern is a continuous zigzag or chevron style.
• Each color block consists of alternating rows in a specific color sequence.

Special Stitches

• dc3tog: Double crochet 3 stitches together.

Instructions

Foundation Chain

Chain 114 using White (MC). Increase or decrease in increments of 18 for a larger or smaller blanket.

Row 1

Starting in the 4th chain from the hook, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chains, *dc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, 3 dc in next chain, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains*; repeat from * to * across, ending with dc2tog. Turn.

Row 2

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in first st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st*; repeat from * to * across, ending with 2 dc in top of turning chain. Turn.

Color Sequence

1. Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 in White (MC)
2. Rows 7-10: Repeat Row 2 in Pink (C2)
3. Rows 11-14: Repeat Row 2 in Gray (C3)
4. Rows 15-18: Repeat Row 2 in Yellow (C4)

Repeat the color sequence until the blanket reaches the desired length, ending with a section in White (MC).

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block your blanket if necessary to enhance the chevron ripple.