The blanket in your photo features a striking raised zigzag (chevron) texture created with front-post stitches layered over a striped background. While the exact designer pattern can’t be identified from the image alone, you can recreate a very similar look using the pattern below.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Approx. 36 x 48 inches (91 x 122 cm)

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn
• 5–6 coordinating colors
• Main border color
• 5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FPdc – front post double crochet
• BPdc – back post double crochet
• st – stitch
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat
• RS – right side

Foundation

Chain any multiple of 16 + 2.

Example:

• Baby blanket: Ch 130
• Throw: Ch 162
• Large throw: Ch 194

Base Fabric

Row 1

Starting in the 3rd chain from hook:

Work 1 hdc in each chain across.

Turn.

Row 2

Ch 2.

Work 1 hdc in every stitch across.

Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until you have 6 rows.

Color Changes

Work 2 rows in each color.

Suggested palette from the photo:

• Turquoise
• Aqua
• Sky Blue
• Lavender
• Soft Purple
• Pale Yellow
• Mint

Repeat the sequence throughout the blanket.

Raised Chevron Texture

The texture is worked every 6 rows.

Setup Row

Work hdc across.

Turn.

Texture Row

Ch 2.

Work hdc until reaching the first marked section.

Then repeat:

• FPdc around post below
• Skip one stitch
• FPdc diagonally into the next lower post
• FPdc diagonally back
• Skip one stitch

Continue forming connected “V” shapes across the row.

Finish with hdc.

Turn.

Spacer Rows

Work 5 rows hdc.

Repeat the Texture Row every sixth row.

The raised stitches naturally stack, producing the woven zigzag appearance shown in the image.

Border

Round 1

Work sc evenly around the blanket.

Place:

• 3 sc in each corner.

Join.

Round 2

Work hdc around.

Round 3

Work crab stitch (reverse sc) or another round of hdc.

Fasten off.

Color Order Example

• Dark Teal
• Aqua
• Light Aqua
• Lavender
• Pale Yellow
• Mint
• Repeat

Use the darkest teal for the border.

Tips

• Keep tension even so the raised stitches stand out.
• Blocking the finished blanket helps the chevron texture become more defined.
• Cotton or cotton-blend yarn provides crisp stitch definition similar to the photo.
• Mark the first repeat of each texture row with stitch markers to keep the diagonal pattern aligned.

Estimated Yardage

• Baby Blanket: 1,100–1,300 yards
• Throw: 1,700–2,000 yards
• Large Throw: 2,400–2,800 yards

Designer Tip

The signature look comes from front-post double crochet stitches worked diagonally over horizontal half-double crochet rows. Alternating pastel color stripes with the raised post-stitch chevrons creates the dimensional, mosaic-like texture seen in the photo, while a solid dark teal border frames the blanket beautifully.