Chevron Point Edging: Free Crochet Pattern

Chevron Point Edging: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This chevron point edging is a perfect first project for anyone who has just learned single crochet and wants to make something that looks far more complicated than it is. Worked as a flat, narrow band in bold saffron, paprika, and cinnamon stripes, it uses only simple increases and decreases to create a crisp zigzag texture with a distinctly Art Deco feel. The finished band is about 1.5 inches wide and 12 inches long, firm enough to hold its shape and soft enough to drape along a hem, cuff, or towel edge. Stitch it up in an evening and you will have a striking trim you can sew onto almost anything.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight, 100% cotton. Color A: Saffron, 10 yds; Color B: Paprika, 10 yds; Color C: Cinnamon, 10 yds.
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a tape measure.
• Finished size: Approx. 1.5 inches wide x 12 inches long (adjustable).

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sk — skip: leave the next stitch(es) unworked.
• st(s) — stitch(es).
• RS — right side: the front, textured face of the work.

Gauge

4 sts and 2 rows = 1 inch in chevron pattern. To check it, crochet a small swatch of Row 2 and measure a 1-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitches are much larger or smaller than this.

Tips Before You Start

• Count your stitches at the end of every row. Each row should total 24 sts, and the peaks and valleys only line up if the count stays exact.
• Change colors on the last stitch of the row before the new color begins, finishing that stitch with the new color so the stripe edge stays clean.
• Keep your skipped stitches snug but not tight; loose valleys make the zigzag look wavy rather than crisp.
• Work the band a little longer than you need if you plan to sew it onto a curved edge, so you can ease it into place.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Chevron Band

Foundation: With Color A, ch 25.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in last 3 ch (24 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 3 sts (24 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2 (24 sts).

Change to Color C.

Rows 5-6: Repeat Row 2 (24 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 7-8: Repeat Row 2 (24 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 9-10: Repeat Row 2 (24 sts).

Change to Color C.

Rows 11-12: Repeat Row 2 (24 sts). Fasten off.

Edging

First short end: With RS facing, join Color A at one short end, sc evenly along the side edge, fasten off.

Second short end: Repeat on the other short end. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

No seaming is needed for the band itself; the edging rows are worked directly onto the short ends. Weave in all ends on the wrong side with your tapestry needle, working each tail back and forth through a few stitches so it stays secure. Block the band lightly by misting it with water and pinning it flat to the measurements of 1.5 inches wide by 12 inches long, then let it dry completely. If you are attaching the edging to a project, sew it in place with matching thread or yarn after blocking.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make a longer band by adding more two-row color stripes; each extra pair of rows adds about 1 inch of length.
• Swap the spice palette for a single color for a subtle, textured trim, or use a metallic yarn for a holiday finish.
• Work the band in a lighter weight yarn with a 3.5 mm hook for a finer, more delicate edging on baby items or fine linens.