Simple Rainbow Chevron Crochet Pattern
Want an easy way to brighten a room? Make the Simple Rainbow Chevron Crochet Pattern. This is a crochet ripple pattern that your family will cherish forever. With a variety of bold colors, it will stand out in any home. You won't have any problem making this blanket, even if you're a beginner. There's nothing like a classic chevron crochet pattern to give some style to an afghan. Put this on your favorite chair to give it a pop of color. You could also give it to a lively friend who will appreciate its vibrant appearance.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge13 sts x 6 rows= 4" [10 cm] in pat st.
Finished SizeApprox 39"x 36" [99 x 90.5 cm]
Materials List
- Sheep(ish)™ by Vickie Howell (85 g/3 oz, 153 m/167 yds): Contrast A: Magenta(ish) (00006) - 1 ball; Contrast B: Chartreuse(ish) (00020) - 1 ball; Contrast C: Pumpkin(ish) (00013) - 1 ball; Contrast D: Robins Egg(ish) (00018) - 1 ball; Contrast E: Black(ish) (00001)- 1 ball; Contrast F: Taupe(ish) (00011) - 1 ball; Contrast G: Red(ish) (00015) - 1 ball; Contrast H: Turquoise(ish) (00017) - 1 ball
- Size 6 mm (U.S. J-10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Instructions:
Note: To make a larger version, increase stitches by multiples of 14 sts + 1. Don’t forget to add an additional 3 for your foundation chain!
With A, ch 130.
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Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *dc in each of 5 ch, 3 dctog over next 3 ch, dc in each of 5 ch, [dc, ch, dc] in next ch, repeat from *, ending with 2 dc in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: 3 ch, dc in front loop of first dc, * dc in front loop of each of 5 dc, 3 dctog, over front loops of next 3 dc, dc in front loop of each of 5 dc, [dc, ch, dc] in ch sp, repeat from *, ending with 2 dc in 3rd of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 3: As for Row 2, but working in the BACK loops of stitches. Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until blanket measures 36" [90 cm] and switching to B, C, D, E, F, G & H every 4 rows for the first half of blanket, and every 2 rows for the 2nd half, ending with 4 rows of A. Use Color Stripe Chart as a guide. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends.