Calming Chevron Baby Blanket – A Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely stunning, wonderfully classic, and incredibly eye-catching pattern for the littlest ones in your life: the Free Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket! If you love crafting sweet nursery accessories that perfectly capture classic handmade charm while offering a playful, dynamic zig-zag design for any crib or stroller, this beautifully textured chevron blanket is going to be your next favorite make.

This fantastic baby blanket pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade baby shower gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable nursery décor in no time that will keep baby snug and be cherished as a family heirloom for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out traditional colors for magical pastels, bright pinks, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized baby accessory! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful, cozy creation!

ABBREVIATIONS:

If you would like help with any of the stitches used in this pattern you can find step by step picture tutorials on the Basic Crochet Stitches page.

ch – chain
st – stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (decrease)
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (decrease)

MATERIALS:

Bernat Premium (worsted weight) 1 skein White(CC), 2 skeins Pink(MC)
Approx. 360 yards in Contrasting Color (CC) and 592 yards in Main Color ( MC)
H/5mm hook
darning needle
tape measure
scissors

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NOTES:

This pattern is written in US terms.
ch 1 and ch 3 counts as a stitch.
There is an increase (2 sc/dc in the next st) in the first and last st of every row. (See photo of stitch repeat below)
For every decrease (sc2tog or dc2tog) in the pattern row, there is a corresponding increase (2 sc in next st. or 2 dc in next st.)
(final row counts are always 108).
This chevron pattern alternates 2 rows of sc (white) and 2 rows of dc (pink).
You will need more of the MC that you work the 2 rows of dc in.
I carried the different colors of yarn up the side because it will be hidden with the sc boarder.
I chose pink and white to match the decor, but any color combination would look great!

Dimensions: Approx. 40” X 23”

Gauge: 14 sc and 8 rows = 4” in chevron pattern (alternating 2 rows sc and 2 rows dc)

Find out all about gauge including how to measure it and more with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it.

Lets Get Started!

For all you visual learners, I have created a stitch repeat chart of the chevron pattern used in the chevron baby blanket below the written instructions.

NOTE: If you are working a dc row, make sure to increase and decrease in dc.
If you are working a sc row, make sure to increase and decrease in sc.

ROW 1: With CC (White) ch 109. 2 sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 6 st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 st, 2 sc in the next st, * 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 6 st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 st, 2 sc in the next st * repeat from * to * across. Ch 1 and turn. (108)

ROW 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in the next 6 st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 st, 2 sc in next st * Repeat from * to * across. (108)

ROW 3: With MC (Pink) ch 3 and turn (counts as a dc), 1 dc in the first st, dc in the next 6 st, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, * 2 dc in next st, dc in the next 6 st, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 st, 2 dc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3 and turn. (108)

ROW 4: 1 dc in the first st, dc in the next 6 st, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 st, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 st, 2dc in next st* Repeat from * to *across. Your last 2 dc in next st will be in the 3^rd ch of your turning ch. (108)

ROW 5: With CC (White) ch 1 and turn, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 st, 2 sc in next st * Repeat from * to * across. Ch 1 and turn (108)

ROW 6: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 6 st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 st, 2 sc in next st * Repeat from * to * across. (108)

ROW 7-78: Repeat rows 3&4 (Pink) and rows 5&6 (White). Do not cut yarn. Continue to make the sc boarder.

The chevron stitch repeat used in the chevron baby blanket. — When working a dc row (MC), make sure to increase and decrease with dc.
When working a sc row (CC), make sure to increase and decrease with sc.

Border:

Note: The boarder is only crocheted on 2 sides of the blanket.
The chevron pattern at the top and bottom of the blanket does not have a boarder.

The boarder will start at the beginning of the last row you just completed (Row 78).

Row 1: With CC (white) rotate your work so that your first st will be in the end of the final row you just completed (Row 78).

Ch 1 and sc evenly down the side of the blanket. Cut yarn and weave in ends. (116) (See note below)

NOTE: I placed 1 sc in the end of each sc row and 2 sc in the end of each of each dc row. (see photo below)

How to crochet the boarder of the blanket. Place 1 sc in the end of each sc row and 2 sc in the end of each dc row.

Row 2: Rotate your work clockwise (I say this because I crochet with my right hand) to begin the boarder on the opposite side. Ch 1 and place 1 sc in the end of the very first row of the blanket. Sc evenly across the other side of the blanket (same as row 1 of boarder) (116) Cut yarn and weave in ends.

You have just finished your Calming Chevron Baby Blanket!