How to Crochet a Chevron Blanket

Step 1

1. Begin with a starting chain in a multiple of 16 stitches. Then add 3 chains. The detailed instructions in the free pattern above starts with a 147 chain stitches.

Step 2

2. For Row 1, half double crochet (hdc) in the fourth chain from hook, *then place 1 hdc in each of the next 7 chains, skip 1 chain, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 chain, 3 hdc in next chain. Repeat from * to last chain, place 2 hdc in last chain; turn.

Step 3

3. For Row 2 and each row after: Start with chain 3, 1 hdc through the back loop only (hdcblo) in first stitch, *the place 1 hdcblo in next 7 stitches, skip next 2 stitches, 1 hdcblo in next 7 stitches, 3 hdcblo in next stitch. Repeat from * to last st, place 2 hdcblo in top of turning chain; turn.

Step 4

4. Repeat row 2 until blanket measures desired length.

Step 5

5. Fasten off and weave in ends.