Chevron Crochet Stitch Pattern for Beginners
The crochet chevron stitch creates repeating zigzag or ripple patterns using increases and decreases to form peaks and valleys across the fabric. Also known as ripple stitch or zigzag stitch, this beginner-friendly crochet technique is popular for blankets, scarves, shawls, cushions, and colorful crochet projects because it creates eye-catching texture and movement. This tutorial will show you how to crochet chevron stitch step-by-step using both single crochet and double crochet variations.
How to Crochet Chevron Stitch Quick Guide)
Here is a quick overview before learning the full tutorial.
- Crochet a foundation chain using the required multiple
- Work increases to form the peaks
- Work decreases to form the valleys
- Repeat the pattern across the row
- Continue repeating rows to build the ripple effect
What is Chevron Stitch?
The crochet chevron stitch is a ripple-style crochet pattern created by repeating increases and decreases across each row. The increases correspond to the peaks of the zigzag, while the decreases correspond to the valleys, creating the classic chevron or wave effect.
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As long as you can do any of the basic crochet stitches, and increase and decrease with that stitch, you will be able to create a chevron crochet stitch masterpiece! Chevron stitch crochet is useful for creating all kinds of things, from hats and scarves to bags and blankets. Chevron stitch can be used for many purposes including blankets.
There are many variations of chevron crochet stitch. Here is a chevron blanket pattern that uses double crochet stitches.
How to crochet Chevron Crochet Stitch (Step by Step)
Special Stitches Used for Chevron Crochet
Abbreviations
All instructions are written in US terms. Read more about crochet terms and glossary.
- sc = single crochet stitches
- sc2tog = single crochet two together
- dc = double crochet
- ch = chain stitch
- sk =skip
- st(s) stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
To single crochet 2 together:
- Insert hook into next loop, yarn over, pull loop through. Do not complete this stitch. (2 loops on hook)
- Insert hook into next stitch
- Yarn over, and pull the yarn through.
- Stop, do not complete the stitch. (3 loops on hook.)
- Yarn over, and pull through all 3 loops at once. (1 loop on hook.)
1. Crochet the Foundation Chain
- Start with a multiple of 17, then add 16 more stitches for the side edges. (8 on each side.) You can make your crochet fabric as wide or as narrow as you choose, depending on what your finished item will be.
- For practice, my example will be 33 chains.
2. First Chevron To Peak
- Single crochet 2 together into the 2nd chain from the hook.
- Then single crochet once into each of the next 5 stitches.
- Make 3 single crochet into the next stitch. (This makes the peak of your ‘mountain’ or the top of your zigzag.)
- Single crochet once into each of the next 7 stitches.
3. First Valley
- Skip 2 stitches. (This makes the ‘valley’ or the bottom of your zigzag.)
- Single crochet once into each of the next 7 stitches.
4. Complete First Row
- Single crochet 3 times in next stitch. (Next ‘peak’.)
- Single crochet into each of the next 5 stitches.
- Single crochet 2 together for the last two stitches (same as beginning stitches – see pink box above).
- Chain1, and turn.
- Repeat this row for every row of your crochet item, changing colors whenever necessary. Weave in your ends as you go.
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5. Row 2 and Beyond
This simple stitch pattern makes a beautiful chevron stitch crochet blanket.
Chevron Stitch Notes
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Stitch Multiple: 17 + 16
- Row Repeat: 1 row
- Best For: Blankets, scarves, shawls, cushions, baby blankets
- Reversible: Mostly yes
- Yarn Recommendation: Any yarn weight
- Stitch Style: Ripple and zigzag stitch pattern
- Texture: Wavy textured fabric
- Works Best With: Stripes and color changes
- Special Stitches: Increases and decreases
Chevron Crochet Stitch Pattern Variations
Your color choices and the width of stripes will play a big part in the final appearance of your item. Neutral colors in very wide stripes will make a lovely throw or blanket. Ombre color gradations look great with this pattern. Bright, contrasting colors will also be very effective on the other end of the scale. You can also separate each color with a white or neutral stripe. The possibilities are endless!
Double Chevron Crochet Stitch Pattern
This chevron stitch for crochet can be created just as easily using half double crochet or double crochet stitches. The taller the stitch you choose, the looser your fabric will end up. Your item will work up even faster with taller stitches. You just need to follow the pattern for the single crochet chevron, but each time, substitute the single crochet with the stitch of your choice.
Whichever stitch you choose, you just need to repeat the pattern of crocheting 3 stitches together (or decreasing stitches) for the valleys, and crocheting 3 stitches into 1 stitch (or increasing stitches) for the peaks. If you want sharper chevrons, have fewer stitches between the peaks and valleys. If you want gentler slopes, have more stitches in between your increases and decreases.
Chevron Stitch Crochet Pattern In The Round
To make a beautiful and unusual baby blanket or throw, you can create a round version of the crochet chevron stitch. Because of the peaks and valleys, it will have a lovely star shape. It is a little more complicated because you have to calculate the increases for each round within the peak-and-valley patterns. Just follow the pattern below, and while you are working, make sure that each peak is exactly above the peak from the previous row!
- Foundation Ring: Start with a magic ring, (or chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.)
- Round 1: Ch3, dc into ring, ch2, *2 dc, ch2. Repeat from * 5 times into ring. Join with a sl st into top of ch3. (12 dc, 6 ch2 spaces.
- Round 2: Change color. Join with sl st in any ch2 sp. Ch3, (dc, ch2, 2 dc) in same space. *Shell, ch1 in next ch sp. [To make shell- 2 dc, ch2, 2 dc into ch space.] Repeat from* all the way around. Join with sl st in top of ch3 (24dc, 6 ch1 spaces, 6 ch2 spaces)
- Round 3: Change color if desired. Join with a sl st in any ch space. Ch3(dc, ch2, 2 dc) in same space. *Shell in next ch sp. Repeat from * all the way around. Join with sl st in top of ch3. (48dc, 12 ch2 spaces)
- Round 4: Change color if desired. Join with a sl st in 2nd dc of any shell. Ch3, shell in ch2 sp, dc in next st. Sk next 2 sts. * dc in next st, shell in ch2 sp, dc in next st, sk next 2 sts. Repeat from * all the way round. Join with sl st in top of ch3. (72 dc, 12 ch2 spaces)
- Round 5: Sl st into next st, ch3, dc in next st. *V-st into next ch2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts. [To make v-st, dc, ch2, dc.] Repeat from * all the way round. Sk last 2 sts, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Best Projects for Chevron Stitch
The crochet chevron stitch works especially well for:
- blankets and baby blankets
- scarves and shawls
- cushion covers
- tote bags
- throws
Because the stitch creates flowing movement and bold texture, it is especially popular for colorful crochet projects.
Chevron Stitch vs Ripple Stitch
Chevron stitch and crochet ripple stitch are often used interchangeably.
However, some crocheters use:
- chevron stitch for sharper zigzag points
- ripple stitch for softer flowing waves
Both use increases and decreases to create the wave pattern.
Chevron Stitch Tips
- Use stitch markers to identify peaks and valleys.
- Count stitches carefully across each row.
- Keep the increase and decrease placements consistent.
- Weave in color-change ends as you work.
- Blocking helps smooth the ripple pattern evenly.
I find the chevron stitch looks especially effective when worked in bold stripes because the color changes emphasize the zigzag shape.
Chevron Stitch FAQs
Yes. Chevron stitch is beginner-friendly because it mainly uses basic crochet stitches with simple increases and decreases.
The terms are often used interchangeably, although chevron stitch sometimes refers to sharper zigzag points while ripple stitch describes softer waves.
Chevron stitch is commonly used for blankets, scarves, shawls, cushions, tote bags, and colorful crochet projects.
Chevron stitch uses a moderate amount of yarn because of the repeated increases and decreases across each row.
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In Conclusion
The crochet chevron stitch creates beautiful ripple and zigzag patterns using simple increases and decreases worked across each row. Although the stitch may look complex initially, the repeating peaks and valleys quickly become easy to recognize and memorize. Because the chevron stitch creates a striking geometric texture and works beautifully with color changes, it is especially suitable for blankets, scarves, shawls, and decorative crochet projects.
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Chevron Crochet Stitch
Difficulty
Tools
- Crochet Hook
Materials
- Yarn
Instructions
- Start with a multiple of 17, then add 16 more stitches for the side edges. For practice, my example will be 33 chains.
- Single crochet 2 together into the 2nd chain from the hook. [To single crochet 2 together: Insert hook, yarn over, pull loop through. Insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, and pull the yarn through. Yarn over, and pull through all 3 loops at once.]
- Single crochet once into each of the next 5 stitches. Make 3 single crochet into the next stitch. (This makes the peak)
- Single crochet once into each of the next 7 stitches.
- Skip 2 stitches. (This makes the valley.) Single crochet once into each of the next 7 stitches.
- Single crochet 3 times in next stitch. (Next ‘peak’.)
- Single crochet into each of the next 5 stitches. Single crochet 2 together for the last two stitches.
- Repeat.
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Hi Janet, this one just uses dc and misses stitches. Some other styles have you increasing and decreasing which is a little more difficult. You can use this pattern to make a large blanket any size. There is a calculator in the article above so you can work out how many chains you will need for any size you would like to make.
Hi do you have a simple ripple stitch pattern to make a large blanket i like the ripple srtitch that uses dc and chain and miss stitches