Chevron patterns feature an inverted ‘V’ design that creates horizontal zig-zags (or arrows) across the fabric. There are a few ways to create chevron stitch patterns while knitting and these fifteen pretty chevron blanket knitting patterns show how easy it is to create this classic design. Chevron designs are fun to knit – there is just enough going on to keep you interested while still being easy enough for relaxing, tv knitting.
- Chevron Cherub Wrap
- Chevron Stripes Blanket
- Marching Elephants
- Catch Some Waves
- Baby Blanket Chevron
- Chevron Baby Blanket
- Aran Garter Stitch Chevron Blanket
- The Walt Painted Chevron Blanket
- Color Pop Chevron Blanket
- Sunshine Chevron Baby Blanket
- Zen Garden
- Heraldry Reversible Blanket
- Rainbow Throw
- Zig Zag Blanket
- Spicy Chevron Blanket
That’s just a quick list of the fifteen patterns featured in this post. Let’s take a closer look at each one and how they create the chevron design (yes, there’s more than one way to make a chevron!). You’ll also find links to some recommended yarn if you’re ready to start knitting.
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Chevron Cherub Wrap
The Chevron Cherub Wrap by Lisa Seifert for KnitPicks uses their CotLin yarn (a great DK weight cotton and linen blend) and classic increase and decrease techniques to create the chevron shape. This pattern uses two contrasting colors worked in alternating stripes. The body of the blanket is worked in Stockinette stitch with a Garter stitch border (the finished measurements are 29″ x 32″).
Get the pattern: Chevron Cherub Wrap
Get the yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
Chevron Stripes Blanket
The Chevron Stripes Blanket is a fun take on the textured chevron pattern that uses loop yarn (the pattern uses Bernat Alize) meaning you don’t even need knitting needles. Loop yarn is designed for finger knitting, with the loops built right into the yarn structure – you just need to weave the individual loops together. There’s no increasing and decreasing with this chevron pattern – it’s created with knit and purl stitches. The finished blanket measures 45″ x 54″.
Get the pattern: Chevron Stripes Blanket
Get the pattern: Bernat Alize
Marching Elephants
The adorable Marching Elephants blanket from Needles & Knits features cute, colourful elephants marching at each end of the blanket with the chevron pattern worked in Stockinette stitch for the body of the blanket (finished with a Garter stitch edge). There are two pattern download options – a baby blanket and a stroller sized blanket.
Get the pattern: Marching Elephants
Get the yarn: Berroco Comfort
Catch Some Waves
The colourful Catch Some Waves blanket from Yarnspirations uses Caron Big Cakes, a self-striping yarn that does all the color-change work for you. It uses the standard increase/decrease technique worked in Stockinette stitch to create the chevron pattern enclosed with a Garter Stitch border. The simple 2-row repeat is easy enough for even new knitters (and for those who want the colorwork all done for them). The finished blanket is 45″ x 58″.
Get the pattern: Catch Some Waves
Get the yarn: Caron Big Cakes
Baby Blanket Chevron
The Baby Blanket Chevron by Joan Laws is another wonderful chevron option – this one is worked in two colors using a Mosaic knitting technique that involves slipping the stitches of the unused color in each row. Mosaic knitting is easy – don’t be scared of this kind of colorwork – you’re only using one color on each row (no need to hold two more more colors at once!). The finished blanket comes in four sizes: Premie 18″ x 18″, Full Term 25″ x 25″, Stroller 32″ x 35″, Crib 35″ x 43″ and also includes instructions for adjusting the size to suit your needs.
Get the pattern: Baby Blanket Chevron
Get the yarn: Berroco Comfort
Chevron Baby Blanket
The Chevron Baby Blanket from Espace Tricot features a beautiful blanket (I love the color selection for this one). This blanket uses the standard increase/decrease method worked in Stockinette stitch but there’s no border to control the curling so be sure to choose a yarn that will allow you to block it flat. The finished blanket measures 27.5″ x 36″.
Get the pattern: Chevron Baby Blanket
Get the yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Organic Cotton
Aran Garter Stitch Chevron Blanket
The Aran Garter Stitch Chevron Blanket by Audrey Wilson is an easy Garter stitch classic chevron design featuring wide stripes in two natural colors. The finished measurements are 36″ x 48″ but are easily adjustable (she even offers guidelines about how much yarn each segment takes).
Get the pattern: Aran Garter Stitch Chevron Blanket
Get the yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted
The Walt Painted Chevron Blanket
The Walt Painted Chevron Blanket from Fibre Space was inspired by a trip to Disney World in Orlando. It features alternating bands of Stockinette stitch chevron and Garter stitch chevron designs which makes the texture really stand out. The chevron stitch is also worked slightly differently – with increases done on the wrong-side rows and increases down on the right-side rows. The finished measurements are 23″ x 35″.
Get the pattern: The Walt Painted Chevron Blanket
Get the yarn: Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted
Color Pop Chevron Blanket
The Color Pop Chevron Blanket from Bernat features wide chevrons in stripes of bold colors. It’s worked in Stockinette stitch with a Garter stitch border. This one is worked differently – it’s worked in panels that are seamed together after you’ve finished. This gives you the opportunity to really play with color and mix things up. The finished blanket measures 48″ x 42″.
Get the pattern: Color Pop Chevron Blanket
Get the yarn: Bernat Super Value
Sunshine Chevron Baby Blanket
The Sunshine Chevron Baby Blanket designed by Mari Chiba for KnitPicks uses a textured combination of knit and purl stitches to create the chevron design in this blanket with a Garter stitch border on all sides. The pattern includes written and charted instructions for the chevron stitch pattern and the blanket uses bulky weight cotton yarn so it will knit up quickly (finished dimensions are 31″ x 34″).
Get the pattern: Sunshine Chevron Baby Blanket
Get the yarn: Knit Picks Billow
Zen Garden
The Zen Garden blanket from Very Pink uses hand-dyed bulky yarn – so this baby blanket knits up quickly. It’s worked in a Garter stitch chevron pattern and the finished dimensions are 36″ x 36″. This one features a video tutorial so it’s great for new knitters.
Get the pattern: Zen Garden
Get the yarn: Rowan Big Wool
Heraldry Reversible Blanket
The Heraldry Reversible Blanket (great name since chevrons are a part of crests and heralds – think medieval knights and ladies) from Knitting Buzz Designs. It’s a textured chevron pattern using knits and purls with a Seed stitch border – making it completely reversible. The finished blanket comes in two sizes: 31″ x 31″ baby blanket and 50″ x 62″ afghan.
Get the pattern: Heraldry Reversible Blanket
Get the yarn: Cascade Eco+
Rainbow Throw
The Rainbow Throw from Berroco uses a colorful combination of Berroco yarns. The yarn does all the work in this Stockinette stitch chevron – one of the recommended yarns is a plush style yarn that gives the finished blanket some added texture. The finished measurements are 31″ x 37″.
Get the pattern: Rainbow Throw
Get the yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton
Zig Zag Blanket
The Zig Zag Blanket from Bernat uses a Garter stitch chevron pattern (with the standard increases and decreases) worked in varying-sized stripes. The pattern includes two color options if you like to use the recommended yarn and the finished blanket measures 39″ x 45″.
Get the pattern: Zig Zag Blanket
Get the yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky
Spicy Chevron Blanket
The Spicy Chevron Blanket from Patons lives up to its name with the beautiful, bold color choices. If you need a colourful touch of color on the back of your couch, this is the blanket for you. The chevron pattern uses increases and decreases in Stockinette with Garter ridges interspersed throughout for a little textural interest (it also uses a Garter stitch edging). The finished blanket is 50″ x 60″.
Get the pattern: Spicy Chevron Blanket
Get the yarn: Bernat Super Value
4 Ways to Create a Chevron Design
There are multiple ways to create a chevron pattern while knitting. You can:
- The classic design uses a combination of increases and decreases to create the classic ‘arrow shapes’.
- Textured chevrons can be created by using a combination of knit and purl stitches (with either written or charted instructions).
- Another option for textured chevrons is Seed stitch chevrons alternated with Stockinette stitch sections.
- Change the background stitch for another variation (a Stockinette chevron can easily become Garter stitch chevron).
- Change the width of each ‘V’ by adding or subtracting plain stitches between the increases and decreases.
- Look for a Mosaic chevron pattern – you’re only working with one color every two rows but can still create wonderful designs.
Don’t forget about color – you can create a truly unique blanket by changing the colors. Here are a few ideas:
- Try one solid color
- Use two colors worked in alternating wide stripes
- Add a few more colors and change the width of the stripes
- Use a self-striping yarn that does the color-changing for you
- Make a scrap blanket – alternating colors as you run out of scraps yarn
More Chevron Knitting Tips
Here are a few more common questions related to knitting chevron patterns that knitter’s often ask.
How do you knit a chevron pattern?
To knit a basic Garter Chevron pattern, follow these instructions:
- Cast on a multiple of 20 + 6 sts.
- Row 1 (RS): K3, *ssk, k7, m1r, k2, m1l, k7, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
- Row 2 (WS): Knit.
- Repeat these two rows for the Chevron pattern.
How do you bind off a chevron pattern?
To maintain the chevron ‘V’ shape, bind off in pattern following the instructions on the right-side row as you bind off.
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