If you lived through the 60s and 70s perhaps you have vivid memories of a chevron afghan. Perhaps you appreciated it at the time; were indifferent to it in the 80s; despised it in the 90s; and have developed a deep affection for it over the past decade, itchy acrylic, zany colors and all!
This knitted Chevron Baby Blanket makes some accommodations both for modernity and for babies. Instead of hard-to-cuddle acrylic, this 100% cotton blanket is as deep and soft and cozy as a cloud. And instead of fast food orange and kitchen appliance avocado, this version is a delicate spectrum of natural colors just right for babies!
The next generation of chevron blankets starts with Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton. Loosely spun into a uniquely cozy cotton, this is one of our very favorite baby blanket yarns. For delicate skin, it’s non-allergenic cotton, and for busy parents, it’s machine washable (yay!).
Materials
- 7 skeins of Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton, 100% cotton
- A US 11, 24 or 32 inch circular needle
Get all 7 skein of Worsted Cotton in one place with our Chevron Baby Blanket Bundle. It comes in two pretty colorways:
Dandelion
These colors, from the top, are Lemongrass, Lemonade, Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, and Graphite.
Sky
These colors, from the top, are Indigo, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash.
Gauge
3 stitches = 1 inch in garter stitch with yarn doubled
Finished Size
26 x 33 inches
Notes
For this pattern you’ll use the Worsted Cotton doubled. The best way to double yarn is to pull one strand from the inside of the ball and one strand from the outside. If you don’t have a swift and ball winder to wind a center-pull ball, never fear, you can do it by hand! Click here for a great video that shows you how!
If you want to change the sizing or use this stitch pattern for a different project, just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches.
Pattern
With the Lemongrass (doubled!), cast on 100 stitches. (Try not to leave too long a tail when you cast on. You’ll probably need the entire skein to finish the first stripe. If you end up one row short at this point, don’t worry! No one will notice!)
**Row 1 (right side): K1, ssk, *k10, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to last 13 stitches, k10, k2tog, k1. (86 stitches)
Row 2 (wrong side): K6, *knit into front and back (kfb) 2 times, k10, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, kfb 2 times, k6. (100 stitches)
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have knit the entire skein (which should be nine more times).***
Change to the Lemonade color and repeat from ** to ***.
Knit until the skein runs out, making sure to end on the same side you finished the Dark Chocolate. In other words, all of the tails (except, perhaps, the cast on tail) will be along the same selvage, and the first row of every color will be on the “right side” of the blanket and you will end each color on the “wrong side”.
Continuing…
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Change to the Bone color and repeat from ** to ***.
Knit until the skein runs out, making sure to end on the same side you finished the Dark Chocolate. In other words, all of the tails (except, perhaps, the cast on tail) will be along the same selvage, and the first row of every color will be on the “right side” of the blanket and you will end each color on the “wrong side”.
Continuing…
– See more at: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/01/06/whits-knits-super-easy-lap-blanket/#sthash.egI5gAaD.dpufChange to the Bone color and repeat from ** to ***.
Make sure to end the third color (Bone) on the same side you finished the second color (Lemonade). In other words, all of the tails (except, perhaps, the cast on tail) will be along the same selvage, and the first row of every color will be on the “right side” of the blanket and you will end each color on the “wrong side”.
Continue in this pattern for the next three colors, ending each skein with a wrong side row and changing colors on the right side. The next color will be Tulip, followed by Drift, and then Sleet.
For the final color (Graphite), repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have about 8 yards of yarn left (or nine times). Work Row 1 one more time.
Bind Off Row: Bind off 5 stitches, *(knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, bind off 10 stitches, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, (knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, bind off 6 stitches, pull the yarn through the last stitch.
Weave in the ends and you’re all done!
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Love this blanket….have made one with great success but….I’m awful with color…twin boy and girl coming..color scheme of nursery yellow and gray…can you help me with colors for boy and girl either in blue sky or cascade super wash 128…I’d like it to pop but whatever you come up with will be delightful and appreciated..
Thanks
Deb
Hi Deb,
Thanks for writing in! Twins! How exciting! For the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, I would suggest: Dandelion, Lemonade, Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash. For the Cascade 128, there is only 1 yellow color. As such, I would suggest: Daffodil, Ecru, White, Feather Grey, Silver, Charcoal and Black. The black might be a little too severe for a baby so you may want to do 2 skeins of the yellow to start or make a shorter blanket.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I just finished my blanket and was wondering if the two edges were supposed to be the same, chevron pattern matching up. Mine are different. Did I go wrong somewhere?
I’m a beginner but am happy with the results any way. Beautiful yarn. Thanks
Hello Angela,
Thanks for writing in! I’m happy you enjoyed making your blanket. I just want to clarify a couple of things. Are you referring to the top and bottom edge or the Left and right edge? The Chevron pattern should remain within pattern. What is deferent about your two edges?
I hope I can Help!
-Marilla
I’m confused by the cast off instructions given for the chevron blanket. Could you explain it stitch by stitch please!? Thanks
Hello Paula,
Thank you for this question! This bind off can be a bit tricky to get. Basically, after you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time!
Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and I’m sure you will get it.
I hope this clears things up for you!
-Marilla
Thanks for such a quick reply and for the clarification! It makes sense to me now!
Happy to hear it!
-Marilla
I love this pattern and your color combos. I have a 2 1/2 year old granddaughter that loves PINK and I’d love to knit a very pink blanket for her in this pattern. Can you suggest a color scheme for me? Thank you!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! What a great gift! I would suggest True Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and GraphiteTrue Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and Graphite OR Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Bone, Tulip, Drift and Sleet.
Best,
Cassy
I would love to make this in an adult sized throw. Can you suggest the cast on amount, number of repeats and yarn amount?
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for writing in! A throw size would be lovely! You will need roughly 4 times the amount of yarn to make 50×65 inch throw. I think that a cast on of 156 would get you 50 inches wide!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy