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ABOUT

Designed to become an heirloom piece that you can pass down for generations, this vintage-inspired blanket will draw the eye in any room. Each row is the same, making this classic blanket the perfect project for distracted stitching.

For more information and additional photos, visit knitsnknots.ca/zig-zag-chevron-afghan.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in 2 colorways: “Dusty Green” (Color A), and “Linen” (Color B)

• 100% Acrylic
• 170 yds (156 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
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Yardage: 
7 skeins or 1130 yds (1037 m) of Color A
4 skeins or 640 yds (587 m) of Color B

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice with any similar worsted weight (category #4) yarn that matches gauge.

Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors

GAUGE

4 x 4 ” (10 x 10 cm) = the horizontal distance between each peak and valley, and 4.25 rows when measuring vertically, measured in chevron stitch

See full stitch chart on page 4 of the PDF pattern. Note that this stitch chart perfectly matches the following gauge swatch instructions.

For Swatch:
Ch 59.

Work first 8 rows of pattern (instructions on next page). 56 sts

Block and dry your swatch the same way you would your finished blanket. Measure across the innermost 4” (10 cm) of your swatch (not the edge stitches) to get the most accurate measurement.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished blanket measures approximately 48” (122 cm) wide and 66” (168 cm) long, blocked.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
dc3tog: double crochet 3 stitches together
rep: repeat
st(s): stitch(es)

PATTERN NOTES

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row.

Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this fabric.

Turning Chain: The turning chain (ch-3) counts as the first double crochet of each row.

Construction: This blanket is worked widthwise until achieving your desired length.

Changing Colors: When changing colors, work the last stitch of the row with the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then cut the old color, leaving a tail long enough for you to weave in later, and continue crocheting in your new color.

Stripes: There are 7 stripes using Color A and 6 stripes using Color B.

Pattern Multiple: The pattern multiple for this blanket is 28+3. Adjust the width of your blanket by adding or subtracting 28 stitches to the beginning chain count.

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Shop my first book, Modern Crochet Sweaters, here or wherever you buy your books!

Shop my second book, Summer Crochet, here or wherever you buy your books!

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