The Chevron Mesh Stitch is a beautifully textured and visually striking crochet pattern that brings movement and flow to any project. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of mastering the Chevron design, complete with intricate mesh details and peaks and valleys that give it a bold geometric flair.
Crochet Chevron Mesh Stitch
Ideal for blankets, shawls, scarves, or even home décor, this pattern is both versatile and customizable—simply choose your yarn and hook size to fit your project. Plus, detailed edge-straightening instructions help give your finished piece a polished, professional look. This pattern adds a trendy twist to your crochet toolkit.
Materials & Gauge
- Any yarn and appropriate hook size
- Sample: Worsted weight cotton yarn (Weight 4) with a 4 mm hook
- Foundation chain: Multiple of 20 + 5
Row 1: Foundation and Setup
- Chain a multiple of 20 + 5 (e.g., 65 for approx. 15 inches wide, shrinks to ~13 inches)
First Side:
- Double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook
- Repeat 4 times: Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in next chain (you’ll have 5 DC including the turning chain)
First Dip (Valley):
- Chain 1, skip 1
- Begin a double crochet but only pull through two loops
- Skip the next 3 chains, double crochet into the 4th, then finish the 2 DC together
Next Side:
- Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in next chain
- Repeat 2 more times (3 DC total)
First Peak:
- Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in next chain
- Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch
- Repeat the sequence of sides, dips, and peaks across the row
Final V-Stitch:
- In the last chain: double crochet, chain 1, double crochet (V-stitch)
Row 2 (Repeat Row)
- Chain 3 and turn (counts as a double crochet)
V-Stitch:
- In the previous row’s V-stitch: double crochet, chain 1, double crochet
- Repeat 2 times:
- Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in the next space
Dip:
- Chain 1
- Work 2 DC together: one before the dip, one after
- Repeat 2 times:
- Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in next space
Peak:
- Chain 1
- In next chain space: double crochet, chain 3, double crochet
- Repeat the pattern of sides, dips, and peaks
End:
- Chain 1
- V-stitch in the last space
- Double crochet in the top of turning chain
Color Changes
- Change colors at the end of any row using your preferred method
Straightening the Edges
Top Edge:
- Start: Single crochet in the first space, chain 1, single crochet in the V-stitch
- Sequence:
- Chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Double crochet, chain 1
- 2 DC together over the dip
- Chain 1
- Double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Peak: Single crochet, chain 1, single crochet
- Repeat the sequence across
- Finish: Single crochet, chain 1, single crochet
Bottom Edge:
- Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet (V-stitch in first space)
- Sequence:
- Chain 1
- Double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Half double crochet, chain 1
- Peak: Single crochet, chain 1, single crochet
- Repeat and adjust stitch types as needed to maintain straight edges
- End: Double crochet and V-stitch
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