Easy Ombre Crochet Chevron Blanket

The Easy Ombre Crochet Chevron Blanket is just a one-row repeat with beautifully sharp peaks and valleys that make up the signature chevron design. I crocheted my blanket with 2 colors of Lion Brand’s Gradient Mandala yarn cakes. I LOVE this yarn! It is very soft and smooth to crochet with and comes in such pretty colors. To get the above ombre-look, I used the yarn skeins in a special way – read below to learn how you can do the same thing!

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FREE Crochet Pattern in a Timeless Stitch Pattern

Chevron stitch patterns are classic and timeless – it seems almost every home with some crocheted blankets has as least one in a chevron style! This FREE Crochet Pattern incorporates a beautiful chevron stitch pattern that is easy to achieve with some basic crochet stitches and a bunch of stitch markers. Since it is a one-row repeat you can quickly memorize each step and cruise along with this pattern while watching your favorite movie!

Stitches Used in the Easy Ombre Chevron Blanket

Would you believe that the main stitch that is in this Easy Ombre Chevron Blanket is the double crochet stitch?! Yup, the simple and versatile double crochet stitch. To create each “valley” you will need to know a special stitch that I explain below – don’t worry, it is easy to do and is based on the double crochet. There are 2 other stitches very similar to it that you will need to know as well. But remember, all these things will repeat EVERY row, so you will get a lot of practice.

Skill Level: Easy

Measurements: 51″ wide x 68″ long

(You can use the stitch pattern to create any size blanket you wish by using the stitch multiple given below)

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Medium weight yarn (Approx. 1000-1200 yds for baby blanket & 2400 yds for throw)

I used Lion Brand’s Mandala Gradient in Burgundy and Seagreen – click here to see these colors and more on Amazon!

Baby – 2 skeins of each color of Mandala Gradient (4 total)

Throw – 4 skeins of each color of Mandala Gradient (8 total)

6 mm (J) Hook

Several stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Gauge:

2 rows of blanket is approx. 1 ¼”; Each chevron section is approx. 7” wide x 4” tall

Special Stitches and Abbreviations:

Dc (double crochet) = YO, insert hook into stitch, YO, draw up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice

5-DC-Tog (5 double crochet together) = (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop; YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times; YO, pull through all 6 loops on hook

2-DC-Tog (2 double crochet together) = (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop; YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times; YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook

3-DC-Tog (3 double crochet together) = (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop; YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook

YO (yarn over)

Hk (hook)

Lp (loop)

Ch (chain)

Sk (skip)

St (stitch)

Sp (space)

Notes:

Project is worked back and forth in rows

Stitch is worked in a multiple of 26 + 23

(If you want 10 peaks in your blanket, simply multiply 26 x 9 and then add 23 to that number – Formula = 26 x (Total peaks want – 1) + 23  )

You will use the stitch markers to mark the center dc of a 5-dc group (at each peak) and to mark the top of the 5-DC-tog stitch (at each valley) – The stitch markers will help you keep your place without having to count every stitch – these notations will be highlighted in blue

To achieve the ombre/gradient look:  For Color A (Rows 1-2) begin with the outside of the skein (where the yarn is darker) and for Color B begin working from the center of the skein (where the yarn is lighter) for Rows 3-4.  Continue in this manner until your first 2 skeins are used up.

When starting the 2nd skein for each Color, begin in the opposite area (Color A – start with inside of skein where lighter, Color B – start with outside of skein where darker)

Continue in this manner for entire blanket alternating start position for each color

One of the best things about crocheting a blanket is the fact that it attracts special snuggle-time with your precious pets!

Instructions for the Easy Ombre Chevron Blanket by Jennifer E Ryan:

All special stitches are written in bold and italicized text & defined above

For Baby: Ch 153 (36” x 36”)

For Throw: Ch 205 (51” x 68”)

Mark 11^th ch from end with a stitch marker

Row 1:

Dc in 3^rd ch from hk and in each of next 9 chs;

[5 dc in next ch; (Mark the center dc with a stitch marker); dc in each of next 10 chs;

5-DC-tog over next 5 chs; (Mark top of st with stitch marker); dc in each of next 10 chs;]

Repeat [  ]  across up to stitch marker (that is marking the 11^th ch from end – see photo below);

5 dc in next st (stitch marked with stitch marker); Mark center dc with a stitch marker;

Dc in last 10 chs of row. Turn.

(Throw = 8 peaks; Baby = 6 peaks)

Row 2:

Ch 2, sk 1^st st;

2-DC-tog over next 2 sts;

Dc across to stitch marker;

[5 dc in st marked with stitch marker (peak);

Mark the center dc with a stitch marker;

Dc across to 2 sts before next stitch marker;

5-DC-tog over next 5 sts (valley);

Mark top of st with a stitch marker;

Dc across to next stitch marker]

Repeat [  ]  across up to last peak;

5 dc in st marked with last stitch marker;

Mark center dc with a stitch marker;

Dc in each of next 10 sts;

3-DC-tog over last 2 sts and turning chain. Turn.

**If you want to count your stitches, you should have 10 dcs going up and down the sides of each peak (in between the 5 dc at the peaks and the 5-dc-tog at the valleys)**

To change colors, fasten off at the end of every other row so you will have 2 rows for each color (see above for how to use gradient yarn skeins when changing colors)

Repeat Row 2 until blanket measures desired length

Baby – Approx. 42 rows (36”)

Throw – Approx. 80 rows (68”)

Finishing:

Weave in all ends

If the first row of your blanket is curling up a little, you can wet block just that section:

Soak the end peaks of your blanket with cool water

Press out excess water in towel

Lay blanket on fresh dry towel and pin peaks into place making sure to flatten them

Let dry completely

Your Easy Ombre Chevron Blanket is complete!

Tada! Your Easy Ombre Chevron Blanket is complete! I hope you enjoyed making this project. Which colors did you use? What size blanket did you make? I would love to hear about – please leave a comment below!

I love how my blanket looks and how soft it is to snuggle up in. I found the stitch pattern very relaxing and now that mine is finished, I am missing working on the repetitive stitches with the beautiful yarn. 😉

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Thank you for stopping by! Happy crocheting!

Jennifer 🙂

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