Customizing a Chevron / Zig Zag Afghan
Zig Zag or Chevron Afghans can be daunting to some crocheters. The edges freak people out and sometimes the counts be hard to figure out.
In today's article, I am giving you a customized video to show you how to do this Chevron / Zig Zag Afghan to be able to change how many chevrons you have in the width.
In the video tutorial, I have presented a rough note diagram that I used. There is a copy of that diagram if you wish to download it or print it for yourself.
I will take you through this in the video tutorial.
What I cannot answer for you is how much yarn you will need. If you are customizing your afghan, you will have to make that determination for you.
- Use any hook size you wish, as long as it compliments the yarn.
- Use any yarn you wish. I am using Bernat L'il Tots in my demonstrations.
I am referencing a free pattern, it is called Zig Zag Baby Blanket.
Downloadable Sheet for All Sizes with this Chevron Afghan
Click picture to download and/or Click Here to Download the Sheet.
Sizing
- Each multiple is made up of 25 chains.
- At the end of the chain, add 5 stitches.
- For the exact same baby blanket size, you are to chain 180 to start with as it says on the pattern. That will make your afghan about 32" wide.
- Using Bernat L'il Tots with Size 5.5 mm or I Crochet Hook. Each Chevron is about 5.5" wide.
- For the Baby Blanket using Bernat L'il Tots, you will need about 10 balls to complete as written but, of course, you can change out your hook size or yarns to suit your own personal taste.
Video Tutorials (Right and Left)
More Chevron / Zig Zag Blanket Ideas
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Lin says
Hi, I love this tutorial and am doing quite well. I too was hoping you could show how to change yarn and make to top and bottom of the finished afghan a straight edge. Oh also how to add a border to the sides. Thank you!
Shannon says
I was wondering if you had a video on how to do a border for this pattern?
Patti Hulbert says
I loved this tutorial!!! I am crocheting a chevron rug for my soon to be new granddaughter's nursery. I tried in vain to follow 2 different patterns and couldn't get the ending and beginning. Your instructions were so clear and the tutorial showed your work so well, I was finally able to master your pattern. Thank you so much for being there when I needed you!!!
debra jo says
YAY! ! Thanks bunches for the drawing and sizing! And by the way. .how did you know this is just what I needed?! LOVE what y'all do and appreciate all your efforts. Cheers!