A Zig and A Zag Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern

The "A Zig and A Zag" chevron afghan crochet pattern is a great way to try out some fun and unique chevron crochet stitches.  This FREE pattern is written in a stitch sampler style allowing you to work your favorite stitches into a beautiful throw for your home.  Whether you're looking for crochet texture or light and lacy stitches for summer, this pattern is perfect for you!

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Pattern details

Skill Level: Easy
Materials: 4 stitch markers
                   Red Heart Super Saver  (4ww) yarn
                   1405 yrds White
                   290 yrds Perfect Pink
                   210 yrds Shocking Pink
                   290 yrds Turqua
                   210 yrds Real Teal
Finished Size: 74” L x 58” W or customize
Hook: I
Gauge: 13 hdc & 8 rows = 4”
Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es),    ch - chain,     yo - yarn over,  sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet,   dc - double crochet,  tr - treble crochet,  dtr - double treble crochet
RS - right side,  WS - wrong side  
 
Special Stitches:
Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, these tutorials may help: Photo tutorial  or  Video tutorial
 
Double Treble (dtr): yo 3x, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)4x
 
3-dtr Cluster (uses 1 st): *yo 3x, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x* repeat from *to* 2x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook
 
Double 3-dtr Cluster(uses 6 sts): *[yo 3x, insert hook in same st as last st made, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x], repeat from [to] 2 x, (4 loops on hook), yo 3x, skip next 5 sts, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook)3x (5 loops on hook), repeat from [to] 2x, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook
 
Brick Stitch (Br St): (sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st
 
Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]2x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook
 
Single Crochet 3 together (sc3tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]3x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook

Treble Crochet 2 together (tr2tog): *yo twice, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 1x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook
 
Treble Crochet 3 together (tr3tog): *yo twice, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 2x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook
 
Notes:

1. Beginning ch-2 does not count as a hdc
2. Photos showing stitch placement are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
3. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
4. This afghan is set up as a stitch sampler style and sections can be worked in any order to create your own personal style.  If switching up the sections, be sure to start the color sections as noted for Right Side and Wrong sides for best results.  This means you may need to add an extra row of hdc in order to keep the colorwork on the correct side.

 

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