Fact: chevron never goes out of style, especially in crochet. And while it may seem like an advanced technique, as long as you can single crochet and increase and decrease stitches, you can create eye-catching chevron colorwork. Here’s how to crochet a basic chevron pattern in your next project.
Chevron Crochet
Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc3tog – crochet 3 stitches together
Instructions
Foundation Chain
Make a starting chain that’s a multiple of 12 + 2. In this example, we used a starting chain of 50, which is (12 x 4) + 2.
Good to Know: Chevron crochet consists of repeating V shapes. The number of multiples you start with is the same number of Vs you’ll make. For example, if you choose a multiple of (12 x 6) + 2, you’ll have 6 Vs.
The width of your project is based on your crochet hook and yarn choice, as well as your tension. When we made this swatch with 50 starting stitches, worsted weight yarn, and a size H crochet hook, it measured about 12″ in width.
Row 1
2 sc in second chain from hook (this counts as the first 3 sc).
Sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
Single crochet 3 stitches together (sc3tog).
Pro Tip: You’ll notice as you go that 3 sc stitches all worked into the same stitch form the peaks or “high points” of the V shapes. The sc3togs form the valleys or “low points” of the Vs.
If you’re new to single crochet decreasing, here’s how you make the sc3tog:
- Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over and pull through.
- Repeat in next two stitches.
- Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
Sc in each of next 4 st.
The pattern above (3 sc, sc in each of next 4, sc3tog, sc in each of next 4) makes up the pattern repeat.
When you get to the last stitch, make an additional 3 sc in the final stitch.
Row 2
Ch 1 to turn (count as first sc) and 2 sc in second sc (all together counts as first 3 sc).
Sc in each of next 4 sc.
Sc3tog, notice that you’re working the valleys of each V into the valleys of the V from the row before, and likewise with the peaks.
Sc in each of next 4 sc.
Repeat pattern across the row (3 sc, sc in each of next 4, sc3tog, sc in each of next 4).
When you get to the last stitch, make an additional 3 sc in the final stitch.
Additional Rows
All subsequent rows are created by repeating Row 2. Simple!
Changing Colors
The chevron crochet design is even sharper with color changes. When you want to change hues, fasten off at the end of a row. Turn and join the new color in the first stitch. Ch 1 in the new color and then 2 sc in second sc and continue with row 2 instructions.
Play around with changing colors every row, every few rows, or sporadically to see the different effects that you can create using this basic single crochet ripple pattern.
Now that you know how to make a single crochet chevron, try your hand at a chevron scarf, shawl or blanket!
for my crochet group beginners
Is this US crochet stitches? And if so then is it double crochet for UK?
Interesting. I'm a beginner but will try this stitch
Doing the math, after reading her comment about however many multiples you do is how many "V's" you'll end up (very helpful tip btw and thank you for putting it that way, it made it a lot easier figuring out this math) This is what it came out too: so I read somewhere else that you do multiples of 17 plus add15 to your starting chain Now be advised...**I haven't tried this yet** but I have started my chain and made my chain 221+15=236. I am going to have 13 "V's" which I figured out (thanks to Kathryn) by taking the 221 and dividing it by 17, it came out to be 13. So I decided to try 12×13=156 and to double check my work I took the 156 and divided it by 12 and it came out to be 13 also. Keep in mind that the math for both of these was done without including the plus "2" or the plus "15" I'm a self taught hooker *{HAHA}* or should I just say I'm still a newish crocheter and never done any type of Chevron pattern, I've done lots of hats and other odds and ends things, but as far as big projects go I've actually only made one poncho and one blanket, both of which were made with the granny square stitch! LoL So I'm not really sure exactly how all that works, as far as the extra stitches added to your starting chain goes. But reading the comments and seeing some people were having issues with the number count, I figured I should probably share the newest info I learned, in hopes that just maybe it might help someone else having this same problem!! And if it doesn't work out for you..well then I apologize for I wasting your time and remember I did advise you I was still a newbie myself lol but if anyone tried it and it works I'd love to hear about it! I plan on using this pattern but only with the multiples of 17 plus 15 and I'm going to do it in the backloops only!! Wish me luck and I'll let you know how it turns out six months from now or next year or whenever I get it done!! LoL 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤣😆 Best of luck, 🖤SåS💋 🧶Happy Hooking Y'all!! 🧶
Can you please tell the best way to delete stitches when you finish your blanket.
I once did a chevron blanket. I’m back to make it again