The blanket in the photo combines soft chevron-inspired color blocks with beautiful bobble stitch texture, creating a modern handmade throw that looks elegant in any room. The repeating zigzag layout is simple to memorize, making it an enjoyable project for adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Whether you choose muted earth tones like the sample or bold rainbow shades, this blanket works beautifully as a baby blanket, lap throw, or cozy bed accent.

Finished Size

• Baby Blanket: 36 x 40 inches (91 x 102 cm)
• Throw Blanket: 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cm)
• Twin Size: 66 x 90 inches (168 x 229 cm)

The pattern can easily be adjusted by adding more chevron repeats.

Skill Level

Intermediate

You’ll use:

• Chain stitches
• Single crochet
• Half double crochet
• Double crochet
• Bobble stitches
• Increasing
• Decreasing
• Color changes

Materials

• Worsted Weight (Category 4) yarn
• Approximately:
  • Cream – 700 yards
  • Dusty Blue – 650 yards
  • Sage Green – 650 yards
  • Rose Pink – 650 yards
  • Taupe – 450 yards

Or use any five coordinating colors.

Hook:

• 5.5 mm (I/9)

Other Supplies:

• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• bo – bobble stitch
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat
• sk – skip
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Special Stitch

Bobble Stitch (BO)

Yarn over.

Insert hook into stitch.

Pull up a loop.

Yarn over.

Pull through two loops.

Repeat this process four more times in the same stitch.

Yarn over.

Pull through all loops.

Chain 1 to close the bobble.

Chevron Repeat

Each zigzag section consists of:

• Increase corner
• Straight textured section
• Decrease valley
• Straight textured section
• Increase corner

This creates the flowing wave appearance.

Foundation Chain

Chain multiples of 26 + 3.

Example sizes:

Baby Blanket:

105 chains

Throw Blanket:

157 chains

Large Throw:

209 chains

Row 1

Work one SC in the second chain from hook.

SC across until 2 stitches before the increase.

Work 3 SC into next stitch.

Continue SC.

Skip two stitches at every valley.

Continue repeating across.

Turn.

Row 2

Chain 2.

Work HDC across.

Place three HDC into every peak.

Skip two stitches at every valley.

Turn.

Row 3

Chain 1.

SC across.

Every sixth stitch:

Work one Bobble Stitch.

Continue maintaining chevron shaping.

Turn.

Row 4

Chain 2.

HDC across.

Maintain increases and decreases.

Turn.

Row 5

Repeat Row 3, shifting bobbles slightly so they appear staggered.

Row 6

HDC across.

Row 7

SC across.

Add another row of bobbles.

Continue repeating Rows 4–7 until desired length.

Color Sequence

The photographed blanket uses wide color blocks.

Example sequence:

Cream

8 rows

Dusty Blue

10 rows

Sage Green

10 rows

Rose Pink

10 rows

Cream

8 rows

Taupe

10 rows

Repeat sequence as desired.

Creating Smooth Color Changes

Finish the final yarn-over of the previous stitch using the new color.

Carry yarn only if changing within a few stitches.

Otherwise cut and weave in ends.

Border

Round 1

SC evenly around blanket.

Work 3 SC into every outside corner.

Slip stitch.

Round 2

HDC around.

Round 3

SC around.

Round 4 (Optional)

Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch)

or

Picot Border

or

Shell Border.

Customizing Your Blanket

Try different color combinations:

Coastal

• Navy
• Seafoam
• Sand
• White
• Denim

Autumn

• Pumpkin
• Rust
• Gold
• Cream
• Chocolate

Cottage Garden

• Lavender
• Sage
• Blush
• Ivory
• Dusty Blue

Modern Neutral

• Beige
• Oatmeal
• Taupe
• Charcoal
• Cream

Rainbow

• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue
• Purple

Tips for Perfect Bobbles

• Keep tension relaxed.
• Pull loops to equal height.
• Close every bobble firmly.
• Push bobbles toward the front side.
• Count stitches after every repeat.
• Use stitch markers at each chevron peak and valley.

Blocking

Wash gently according to the yarn label.

Lay the blanket flat on blocking mats.

Pin each chevron point to maintain crisp zigzag lines.

Allow to dry completely before removing pins.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash on a gentle cycle if using washable yarn.
• Wash with similar colors.
• Do not bleach.
• Lay flat to dry for best results.
• Store folded in a cool, dry place.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

The Textured Chevron Bobble Blanket combines timeless ripple shaping with rich stitch texture, creating a blanket that’s both eye-catching and cozy. The raised bobbles add depth and softness, while the flowing chevron stripes highlight every color transition beautifully. This versatile design is perfect for nurseries, living rooms, thoughtful handmade gifts, or simply curling up with a good book. Once you’ve mastered the easy repeating pattern, you’ll find it relaxing to crochet while enjoying your favorite podcast or movie, making it a rewarding project you’ll return to again and again.