Welcome to my final post in the A-Z Of crochet series. I thought I’d finish off with a kind of cop out post, because Z isn’t a very popular letter! I’ve seen some beautiful chevron (zigzag!) blankets and thought I’d give it a go. This one is made using Ice Yarns and a 4.5mm hook. It is (or rather, will be) cot bed sized and I’m loving how the yarn is working up into these stripes. The tutorial I’m using is another Bella Coco one. I am an impatient soul and when I saw it was made entirely in double crochet (US single) I very nearly searched for a new pattern as I wanted it finishing quickly. I’m glad I didn’t as although it’s not a tall stitch, it does work up very quickly. I’ve done all of this since last Tuesday, though I need to slow down as the rest of the yarn for the project is stuck at customs in Turkey.
Well, that’s all folks, thanks for following my A-Z. I guess it’s time for me to go and think of more things to blog about now!
Have you ever made anything using chevrons? What was it? And have you got any positive stories about yarn coming through customs without massive charges to stop me from worrying?
Edited to add a photo of the yarn for Renee at So Craftastic.
(Thankfully my next load has arrived safely!)
I’m linking this up to Wool on Sundays with Janine @Rainbow Hare (even if it is Tuesday!)
It is so Beautiful! I love the colors 🙂
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Thank you, they remind me of sherbert sweets! 😊
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Ooh, am loving the zigzag/chevron stitch. It has aspirational edges!
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Thanks! They are aspirationally curling up, but there’s a pattern to fill them in.
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Awww this is so pretty. It makes me think of carnival rides. Carousel horses! I have no idea why… it must be the colours.
It’s beautiful.
~ Cobs. x
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Thank you, they are such lovely colours aren’t they. In real life they are slightly softer, like bright colours that have had a dusting of icing sugar to tone them down slightly. It’s certainly not going to fade into the background of mess when it does get to the kids room!
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my grandmother often used this “zigzag” pattern when she crochet… (I still have a blanket she made using this stich)… very cool
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That’s lovely, it certainly looks effective considering how simple it is. 😊
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This is beautiful. I really like how pointy the zig zag is and I love the yarn you’re using. I hope it doesn’t take long for the rest to arrive. And I’m sorry you’ve got to the end of the alphabet. I’ve really enjoyed your series 🙂
Thank you for linking up with Wool on Sundays 🙂
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Thank you for the lovely comments, the yarn is through customs now so hopefully won’t be too long. I love the chevrons too. 😊
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I am loving the colors- the chevrons really showcase the yarn colors! Is the yarn a UK product? Can you provide some details on it- cause I am sold! ❤
Anyways beautiful stitch work! 🙂
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It’s Ice Yarns magic lights, bought through Yarn Paradise on Ebay and shipped from Turkey. The delivery times aren’t too bad and it’s reasonably priced. Thanks for your lovely comments. 😊
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I might look into that! I simply fell in love…
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Oh I saw this colored skein – thank you for the picture! I love the prices but they sure do get on the shipping price… but I think it will be worth it! Thank you so much #muchlove
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No problem! The shipping is pretty high, I just ordered 8 balls and it cost me about £20. Have fun when you do get it. 😊
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My mind is already thinking of projects this yarn would kill! I cant wait!!!
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Love the zig zag afghan. That is the first thing I learned to crochet. I should try it again. Beautiful colors.
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Thank you, I love it too, it’s so simple and just lets the yarn do the talking. 😊
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Loved this whole ABC of crocheting, thanks for sharing so much fun. Beautiful blanket.😉
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Thank you, I’m kind of sad it’s over!
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Your new project looks wonderful! I do lots of knitted chevron things but one day I must try crocheted ripples. I’m hearing lots about that Ice yarn and how lovely it looks made up. So the customs hold up is the Turkey ‘end’?
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Thank you, I like ripples too. My ice yarn was held up in Turkey but still arrived within one week of ordering. It’s worth the wait. 😊
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