Indigo Breeze Afghan – a C2C Chevron Crochet Blanket

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Are you ready to dive into this delightful corner to corner crochet chevron pattern? I’d love to introduce you to the captivating “Indigo Breeze Afghan” – a stunning C2C chevron crochet blanket! If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking to expand your skills and create a beautiful heirloom-worthy project, you’ve come to the right place.

Corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet has taken the crafting community by storm, with its unique diagonal construction and versatility in design. Today, we’ll explore a fresh twist on this classic technique as we delve into this modern chevron version of the traditional C2C blanket.

Whether you’re an advanced beginner or a seasoned pro looking for a satisfying and enjoyable project, this Indigo Breeze Afghan is the perfect match. I’ve put together detailed instructions, complemented by step-by-step photos and instructional videos, to guide you through the entire process. Throughout the post, I’ll cover essential techniques such as changing colors seamlessly, carrying your yarn up the side to maintain a clean edge, and the incredibly convenient “join as you go” method.

As with all my tutorials, I strive to make the learning process a breeze, ensuring you feel confident and accomplished every step of the way. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the chevron pattern takes shape, and before you know it, you’ll have a cozy and visually striking blanket that you’ll be proud to show off.

So, gather your favorite yarn colors, grab your hook, and let’s embark on this crochet journey together. Get ready to immerse yourself in the soothing rhythm of the c2c stitch and create a cherished piece that will warm both hearts and homes.

Materials

This pattern can be worked with any weight of yarn and the corresponding hook. I recommend you start with a 3 or 4 weight yarn. I’m using a #4 worsted weight yarn and size I (5.5mm) crochet hook.

To get the exact colors in the blanket pictured in this post, you’ll want to pickup the following colors:

• Lion Brand Basic Stitch – White
• Lion Brand Mandala Ombre – Chi

LionBrand.com & Michaels.com often has sales so be sure to sign up for their newsletter. You can also usually find these yarns at most of the big chain craft stores in the U.S.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (#4) in at least 2 colors

Tools

• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook – I love this set
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• RS: right side

Recommended Skills

It is helpful if you know how to do a standard corner to corner blanket before attempting this pattern. While the video covers some of the basics of that stitch, the step-by-step photos for this pattern will only show you concepts that are not traditionally seen in a standard c2c project.

If you already know how to do a basic corner 2 corner box stitch pattern, all you will need to learn here is how to carry your yarn up the side and the join as you go technique. If you need it, check out my detailed article for how to crochet the C2C stitch.

That being said, even if you are a beginner this pattern is not too difficult to master. There is a video tutorial at the bottom of this post that will walk you through each step.

Tips & Tricks

• Carrying Yarn – Carrying yarn for this pattern only works if you have an even number of rows per color (after your first 5 starting rows). In my blanket, I did 4 rows per color but 2 or 6 would also work fine to carry yarn up the side. The reason for this is that we don’t want any yarn carried up the middle of our project.
• Starting Your Decrease – For this project, on panel one you’ll increase until the bottom of your project is 1/2 of the width you would like your project to be. If you want to be able to continue to carry your yarn UP the outer side, you’ll want to start decreasing on a color change i.e. finish all four rows of one color, and start color 2 as the decrease.
• Carrying Yarn on Panel 2 – carrying yarn on panel 2 doesn’t work because the color changes happen in the middle of your project. Unfortunately you’re stuck with those ends 😞
• Join in the Correct Spot – When adding your second panel, make sure you’re joining to the correct corner which should be the only one with FIVE rows.

Crochet Corner 2 Corner Chevron Pattern

This pattern is worked by making one panel first and then using the join as you go (jayg) method to connect the second half of the project as it is worked.

Finished Size:

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Color Sequence

• 5 rows white to start
• 4 rows purple
• 4 rows white

Repeat 4 rows each of purple and white until the blanket is the size that you want.

Foundation Block (Row 1)

1. Begin by making a slip knot.
2. Chain six.
3. Starting in the fourth chain from the hook (not counting the loop on your hook), work one double crochet stitch.
4. Work one double crochet stitch into each of the next two chains.
5. You should now have one completed block — this forms your first square in the corner-to-corner pattern.

Increasing Rows

Each new row starts with a chain of six and adds one block.

Row 2:

1. Chain six.
2. Starting in the fourth chain from the hook, work one double crochet stitch. Then work one double crochet stitch into each of the next two chains.
3. Turn your work and locate the chain-three space from your previous row.
4. Insert your hook into that space and make a slip stitch.
5. Chain three.
6. Into the same space, work three double crochet stitches.

Row 3 and Onward (Continuing to Increase):

1. Chain six.
2. Starting in the fourth chain from the hook, work three double crochet stitches (one in each chain).
3. Rotate your work so you can access the chain-three space of the next block. Insert your hook and make a slip stitch.
4. Chain three, and then work three double crochet stitches into that space.
5. Repeat the slip stitch, chain three, and three double crochet stitches across until you reach the end of the row.

Continue in this manner, adding one block per row, until you reach:

• Five rows in your first color.
• Then alternate four rows of each color for the rest of your project.

Changing Colors

1. On the last double crochet stitch of a block, complete the first yarn over and pull through two loops.
2. Drop the current color to the back.
3. Pick up your new color and complete the stitch by pulling through with the new yarn.
4. Chain three and continue working as normal.

Carrying Yarn Up the Side

If you are using only two colors, you can carry the yarn up the side rather than cutting and rejoining:

• When returning to the side where your previous color is waiting, carry it up by wrapping it gently along the side and tacking it in with a stitch.
• Be careful to keep your tension even so the edge does not pucker or become loose.

Shaping the Blanket

The first section creates a triangle that forms one half of your blanket’s width.

• When the side of your triangle that you’re carrying yarn along reaches half of your desired blanket width, stop increasing on that side.
• Continue increasing on the other side (the side with no yarn carried) until the triangle reaches the full height you want for your blanket.

How to Decrease (Squaring Off Your Triangle)

To decrease:

1. Turn your work.
2. Make one slip stitch in each of the three double crochet stitches from the previous block.
3. Make one slip stitch into the chain-three space.
4. Chain three and work three double crochet stitches into that space.
5. Continue across the row, joining to each block with a slip stitch, chaining three, and working three double crochet stitches into each chain-three space.

Repeat this process, decreasing one block per row, until you finish with one final block.

Starting the Second Panel

1. Rotate your finished triangle so the flat side is at the top.
2. Join your yarn in the corner of the triangle using a slip stitch.
3. Chain three.
4. Slip stitch into the space between the first and second blocks of the previous panel.
5. Chain three, turn your work, and work three double crochet stitches into the chain-three space you just created.

Repeat the corner-to-corner pattern just as before, matching your color changes and increasing/decreasing pattern so the new triangle mirrors the first. This will create the “chevron” shape when the two triangles meet in the middle.

Weaving in the Ends

1. Thread your yarn needle.
2. Weave the yarn tail into the stitches by going back and forth, changing directions, and splitting the yarn strands whenever possible.
3. Pull the yarn taut and trim the excess close to the fabric. Your tail should disappear into the stitch work.

Adding an Edging (Optional but Recommended)

1. Join a new yarn color (or one of your blanket colors) in any space between blocks with a slip stitch.
2. Work one single crochet stitch into each space between blocks and two single crochet stitches into each block’s side or where the double crochet stitches lie sideways.
3. In each corner, work three single crochet stitches.
4. Continue working around the entire blanket, making sure to hide any carried yarn in your stitches.

You may choose to stop after one round of single crochet or add an additional round of half double crochet to give it a fuller edge.

Finishing Notes

For a rectangular blanket, continue increasing only on the center side until your desired height is reached.

For a square blanket, stop increasing on both sides at the same time and begin decreasing both sides simultaneously.

Video Tutorial