Crochet Chevron Stitch Tutorial

In this crochet chevron stitch tutorial, we take a look at how to work up this classic stitch. This is an excellent meditative pattern that flies off the hook once you learn the easy repeat.

I think most people, especially Americans, are familiar with this stitch. While still popular today, it was extremely common to see chevron stitch blankets in almost every home up until very recently.

It's an easy repeat so I think there's a great deal of appeal in that. It also looks lovely in many colors. Let's look at how it's made!

Jump to:

• 📖 About the tutorial
• 🧺 Supplies
• 🧶 Step-by-step photo tutorial
• How to Crochet the Chevron Stitch
• ❓ Common Questions
• 🎥 Video tutorial
• ✏️ Chart symbol
• 📓 Written tutorial
• 💭 Top tip

📖 About the tutorial

Difficulty:

Easy

Skills needed:

Terms:

U.S. Terms

Abbreviation:

The abbreviation for the magic circle is: mc

Other names for tutorial/technique:

• Wavy stitch

🧺 Supplies

• Any yarn
  • Multiple colors, if desired
• That yarn's corresponding hook
• Yarn needle 
• Scissors 

🧶 Step-by-step photo tutorial

❓ Common Questions

Is this the only way to make this stitch?

Absolutely not. I really can't emphasize enough that crochet does not have a set of rules. Once you get past the basic stitches, there are only common ways that things are done. What I'm teaching here in this post creates a classic-looking chevron stitch that has high peaks and valleys. It is styled after the 1970s style brown, orange, and mustard afghans that I grew up seeing.

Increasing the number of stitches between the increases and decreases would make more of a wave shape. You would, of course, need to adjust the multiple to your starting chain.

What kind of projects can I make with the chevron crochet stitch?

The following projects are all well-suited for this stitch:

• Blankets, baby blankets, afghans, quilts
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Baby, and toddler dresses
• Whatever else you want to try

How do I make a blanket from the chevron stitch pattern?

First, decide how wide (in inches) you want the blanket to be. Then, in the yarn that you're going to use for the blanket, work up a chevron stitch swatch in at least 6"x6". Next, block the swatch. Then measure the width of one chevron point.

One chevron point (as in, what looks like this 'v') = x inches

Desired length of blanket / x = multiple (round to the next whole number)

16*multiple + 2 = number of starting chain stitches

Finally, you work the repeat until the blanket is the length that you want it to be.

Crochet Chevron Stitch Queen Blanket, Example:

Queen blanket = 100" long x 90" wide

One chevron point (like this 'v' = 3.75"

90"/3.25" = 27.69 = 28 (rounding to the next whole number)

16*28 + 2 = 450

Finally, you work the repeat until the blanket is 100" long.

Why is my chevron stitch curling and not laying flat?

It is likely that your stitches are too tight. The problem could be just the chain, or it could be the entire thing. Take a close look at what is going on.

• If the first couple of rows are immediately flaring out at the edges, the problem is almost certainly just your chain. You'll have to rework it with looser tension, or a larger hook if you find that easiest.
• If the work is buckling away from the chain, for one reason or another your tension was uneven. Unless it's extremely noticeable, you can probably block this out. It'll never be perfectly even, but it's possible you don't have to pull out any stitches.
• If the work is dramatically curling, retry using a larger hook.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you what your gauge should be because I'm not telling you what yarn to use. I want tutorials like this to be available to anyone with yarn and telling you a specific brand would limit the number of people who would find this helpful.

🎥 Video tutorial

✏️ Chart symbol

Are you a visual learner looking for a chart? For you, my love:

https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/mar06_croc_decrease.html

📓 Written tutorial

Multiple of 16+2

Work up chain of the desired width using the above multiple

Row 1: 2 sc in second st from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, repeat * until 1 st remains, 2 sc in last st, turn, ch 1

Row 2: 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, repeat * until 1 st remains, 2 sc in last stitch, turn, ch 1

Repeat "Row 2" until your project is the length you want it to be.

💭 Top tip

Hint: If you've worked up a few rows and your work is either curling or not laying flat, you need to adjust your tension because it is likely that your stitches are too tight.

I hope you found that learning how to crochet the chevron stitch is easy. If not, I am more than happy to answer any questions you have. 

I would love to see your finished project, so please tag me via your favorite social media @yarndrasil . Happy crocheting!