Easy, quick, textured, reversible, and super cozy crochet “Sofia” chevron blanket pattern is the latest post on our blog with 15 sizes included. Continue reading for my inspiration, design process, yarn, or scroll down for the free pattern.
The design + inspiration
3 months ago we moved to a new apartment in the Netherlands, we bought furniture, and I decided that something was missing in our living room. I love to snuggle at the new couch when we are watching a movie and was looking for a cozy and warm blanket to buy, then suddenly I realized that I am a crocheter, and instead of buying, I could crochet one for myself. I have many Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn in different shades, perfect for mixing and matching all the colors needed for our living room. Because I knew that this blanket would not be one of our baby size blankets, I wanted something simple, easy to follow ( at the same time I was working 12 hours a day – Christmas rush ) and a mindless project which I can finish in 10 days before New Year was the perfect thing I can crochet. I took all my crochet stitch books I have and started searching for the perfect stitch, and you know what I could not find. I found a chevron pattern that was really nice looking and decided that I can crochet the perfect blanket for myself and share it with you with simple stitch changes. This is the main reason to add 15 different sizes. So everyone can crochet one for loved ones.
The Yarn:
All my friends and family members know that I am always cold in Wintertime. This is the main reason I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn. It is 20 % wool and 80 % acrylic yarn. The perfect blanket to snuggle with. It turned out super warm and cozy. The second reason was all the available colors in my stash was perfectly matching our living room colors. It is worsted weight yarn, and with a 6 mm crochet hook, I finished my blanket really quick, which was my goal. With all the available colors, you can mix and match, and in the end, your blanket will look stunning. You can use another yarn brand that you have in your stash at home. This pattern is perfect as a scrapghan as well, so you can use all the leftovers you have. To get more cozier and boho chick, I added tassels to both sides. It is a small detail but gives this blanket the perfect final touch.
You can find written instructions with a photo tutorial and video tutorial on – making the tassels with cardboard at home here .
Pattern Description
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Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn(I used Lion Brand Wool&Ease yarn in these colors: Grey Heather- 2 balls, Canyon Sunset – 2 balls, Thrush- 2 balls, Koi – 2 balls, Flint – 2 balls, Natural Heather – 3 balls, Oxford Grey – 1 ball = 14 balls in total.
- 6 mm crochet hook / US hook size J
- Tapestry needle
- Pair of scissors
- Cardboard 10 x 5 cm for tassels
Abbreviation:
Ch(s)-chains
Cm- cantimeters
St(s)- stitch(es)
Hdc-half double crochet
Hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together
Hdc2tog( 2 chs skipped in between )- half double crochet 2 together with 2 chs skipped in between
Hdc2tog( 1 st skipped in between )- half double crochet 2 together with 1 stitch skipped in between
Rem- remaining
* or * repeat whatever follows the * or *
Rep- repeat
Trng ch- turning chain
Special stitches:
Working in 3RD loop of HDC- When we make regular hdc stitch we have the usual front loop and back loop of the stitch , but we also have 1 more additional stitch behind the regulars and this is our 3rd st in which we will be working. You can check the video tutorial in the post bellow for better understanding.
HDC2TOG – ( sk 2 chs in between ) – Yarn over, insert your hook in the ch indicated, yarn over pull through,3 loops on the hook, yarn over, sk 2 chs, insert your hook in next ch, yarn over and pull through, 5 loops on the hook, yarn over pull through all the loops
HDC2TOG – ( sk 1 st in between ) – Yarn over, insert your hook in the st indicated, yarn over pull through,3 loops on the hook, yarn over, sk 1 st, insert your hook in next ch, yarn over and pull through, 5 loops on the hook, yarn over pull through all the loops
HDC2TOG – Yarn over, insert your hook in the st indicated, yarn over pull through,3 loops on the hook, yarn over, insert your hook in next st, yarn over and pull through, 5 loops on the hook, yarn over pull through all the loops.
Gauge: 10 x 10-19 sts x 8 rows
3rd loop of half double crochet stitches
Pattern notes:
- The pattern is worked back and forth in rows.
- The pattern is pretty easy and repeats only one row. The trick here is that we will work the whole pattern in the 3rd loop of hdc stitch that we have made in prev row. Usually, 3rd loop of hdc is at the back of the stitch, but this time it will be in the front of your row as we are working in rows and turning our work after each row. See the picture below.
- The gauge swatch I made for this blanket is not 10 cm x 10 cm = 4’’ x 4’’. For a better and more accurate result, I did it with two pattern repeats. I suggest you do the same. My final gauge measures 24 cm x 23 cm by 44 sts x 18 rows.
- To get the final size measurements of the blanket sizes included, I added extra eight sts, equal to a half repeat of one full chevron repeat.
- The stitch is not so elastic, which is the main reason to add half repeat to it. Each size has positive ease around 2-5 cm because one full repeat is made by too many sts and decided better to be bigger than smaller.
- In each included table, you will find information on how many chains you have to start, the size you want, and how many repeats you have for the indicated rows.
- How many balls of yarn are needed, and how many meters as well.
- Because each size has different row repeats, you will find a color table for each row for the size I did, which is Small Throw. This blanket is perfect as a Scrapghan, and you can mix and match all the eight colors I used. They are in perfect combination together. For this project, I decided to use more natural colors than bright ones to easily customize your ones.
- The written instructions are for size Small Throw.
- Ch3 counts as a stitch throughout the pattern.
Pattern itself :
Row 1: Ch 243, hdc in 4th ch from hook * hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( sk 2 chs in between ), hdc in next 8 chs, 3hdc in next ch * rep till last 8 chs, hdc in next 7 chs, 2hdc in the last ch.
Work in the 3rd loop only here and throughout the pattern repeats.
Row 2: Ch3, ( count as a st ), hd2tog, hdc in next 7 sts, 3hdc in next st, * hdc in next 8 sts, hd2tog ( sk 1 st in between ) hdc in next 8 sts, 3hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( sk 1 sts in between ) * rep till last 9 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc on top of trch3.
Row 3: Ch3, hdc in base of initial ch3, * hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( skip 1 sts in between ), hdc in next 8 sts, 3hdc in next st * rep till last 10 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( make it in the last st and on top of trch3 )
Row 4: Ch3, hdc2tog. Hdc in next 7 sts, 3hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( sk 1 st in between ) * hdc in next 8 sts, 3hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog ( sk 1 st in between ) * rep till last 9 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc on top of trch3.
Repeat rows 3 – 4, 61 more times for small throw size and indicated times for the size you choose.
Refer to Table 1 to choose your size and to see the final measurements, which are given in inches and cm
Refer to Table 2 to see how many chains you must start your size and how many times you have to repeat rows 3-4.
Refer to table 3 to see how many meters and how many yarn balls you will need for the size you choose.
Refer to Table 4 to see color changes for each row. The color changes are for size Small throw.
Table 1 Final Measurements per Size
Number | Size | Final Measurements | Number | Size | Final Measurements | Number | Size | Final Measurements |
1 | Lovey | 10” x 10’’ 25 cm x 25 cm | 6 | Receiving | 40’’ x 40’’ 100 cm x 100 cm | 11 | Small Throw | 52’’ x 60’’ 132 cm x 152 cm |
2 | Security | 14’’ x 17’’ 35 cm x 45 cm | 7 | Toddler | 42’’ x 52’’ 105 cm x 130 cm | 12 | Large Throw | 60’’ x 72’’ 152 cm x 182 cm |
3 | Preemie | 20’’ x 20’’ 50 cm x 50 cm | 8 | Swaddle | 47’’ x 47’’ 120 cm x 120 cm | 13 | Twin | 60’’ x 85’’ 150 cm x 215 cm |
4 | Craddle | 20’’ x 32’’ 50 cm x 80 cm | 9 | Crib | 36’’ x 54’’ 90 cm x 140 cm | 14 | Queen | 90’’ x 90’’ 230 cm x 230 cm |
5 | Stroller | 30’’ x 35’’ 75 cm x 90 cm | 10 | Lapghan | 40’’ x 48’’ 100 cm x 120 cm | 15 | King | 96’’ x 90’’ 250 cm x 230 cm |
Table 2. Needed chs to start and needed row repeats per size
Size | Chs to start | Row repeats / times | Size | Chs to start | Row repeats / times | Size | Chs to start | Row repeats / times |
Lovey | 54 | 8 | Receiving | 201 | 38 | Small Throw | 243 | 61 |
Security | 75 | 16 | Toddler | 201 | 50 | Large Throw | 285 | 71 |
Preemie | 96 | 19 | Swaddle | 222 | 46 | Twin | 285 | 84 |
Craddle | 96 | 30 | Crib | 180 | 54 | Queen | 432 | 90 |
Stroller | 138 | 34 | Lapghan | 201 | 46 | King | 464 | 90 |
Table 3 Needed Quantities per Size
Size | Yarn Balls Needed | Yarn Meters Needed | Size | Yarn Balls Needed | Yarn Meters Needed | Size | Yarn Balls Needed | Yarn Meters Needed |
Lovey | 1 | 90 | Receiving | 7 | 1220 | Small Throw | 14 | 2455 |
Security | 2 | 200 | Toddler | 7 | 1220 | Large Throw | 19 | 3384 |
Preemie | 2 | 300 | Swaddle | 10 | 1760 | Twin | 23 | 4000 |
Craddle | 3 | 490 | Crib | 9 | 1540 | Queen | 36 | 6470 |
Stroller | 5 | 825 | Lapghan | 7 | 1220 | King | 39 | 6860 |
Table 4 – Color Changes per rows
Rows | color | Rows | color | Rows | color | Rows | color | Rows | color | Rows | color |
1-6 | Natural Heather | 27-28 | Natural Heather | 49-50 | Grey Heather | 69-70 | Oxford Grey | 89-90 | Canyon sunset | 111-112 | Canyon sunset |
7-10 | Thrush | 29- 30 | Flint | 51-52 | Koi | 71-74 | Trush | 91-92 | Oxford Grey | 113-118 | Trush |
11-12 | Canyon sunset | 31-40 | Canyon sunset | 53-54 | Natural Heather | 75-76 | Grey Heather | 93-102 | Koi | 119-120 | Koi |
13- 22 | Grey Heather | 41-46 | Oxford Grey | 55-64 | Flint | 77-86 | Natural Heather | 103-106 | Grey Heather | 121-126 | Flint |
23- 26 | Koi | 47-48 | Trush | 65-68 | Canyon sunset | 87-88 | Flint | 107-110 | Natural Heather |
IF YOU PREFER VIDEO TUTORIAL INSTEAD OF WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS I GOT YOU COVERED. WATCH BEGINNER FRIENDLY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE THE CHEVRON BLANKET SOFIA HERE
Bonjour, je voudrais si possible le diagramme de cette merveilleuse couverture. Merci d’avance MARTA