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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Ronni Franklin says
I would like to make this pattern using dc instead of sc - but my brain isn't working right now - would the difference in the starting chain be simply 1 more chain (25 +6) to accomodate the dc instead of the sc? Or do I need an extra chain on both ends? Thanks in advance!
Mikey says
I'll have to circle back another time. I have to draw a diagram when more time allows to figure it out. I don't know the answer off the top of my head.
Gail Zelley says
I’m confused. I’m stitching,3 sc at the top of the pattern. Doesn’t this add stitches? When I do the count down the sides, my stitches aren’t above the ones below. Am I missing something?
Thank you
Mikey says
Yes, at the top of the peaks you gain 1 stitch on both sides of the peak. On the bottom of the valley, you are eliminating 1 st per side. So yes, you are gaining as you are on the top but subtracting when you are at the bottom. Great observations. You won't have a chevron if you are matching the stitches exactly. You need growth at the top, and elimination at the bottom.
Gail Zelley says
Thank you
Paula Van Dusen says
Thank you so much. I'll check back. Paula