Summer Direction Crochet-A-Long
Chevron A
If this isn’t the section you’re working on, return to the list of sections for interlocking crochet or overlay mosaic crochet.
Interlocking & Mosaic
This free crochet-a-long (CAL) is written for both interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.
This page has the written pattern for CHEVRON A of the Summer Direction blanket for both techniques.
Free or Paid
Each section of the Summer Direction CAL was published separately on my website for free. A new YouTube walk-thru for that section of the pattern was published at the same time.
If you’re looking for the full written pattern or the x-marked charts, they’re included in the paid PDF version of Summer Direction. I appreciate all the support!
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
Original Blog Entry
A few days ago we started my Summer Direction Crochet-A-Long (CAL). You can see a list of all my CALs here: www.AshleesLint.com/CALs
If you’d rather not wait for all the free releases (or you’re desperate for the charts), you can grab a FULL copy of the pattern and charts on Etsy or Ravelry. Get 50% off your purchase of “Summer Direction CAL” on Etsy and Ravelry until September 30, 2021 by using code “SUMMER2021”!
Two Techniques
All of my patterns are written up for two techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet. I also call interlocking crochet “Locked Filet Mesh” or “LFM” for short. When I first started designing I was concerned about the term “interlocking crochet” being trademarked or copyrighted so I came up with a different term to describe the two layers of mesh that get locked together. But there is no copyright to worry about anymore so I prefer to use “interlocking crochet” now.
So far all we have done in this CAL is the foundation rows. You had to decide how wide to make your project and which technique to use. Now we are going to do the first section, Chevron A. If you’ve seen my pretty blanket you’ll notice there are two rows of wavy chevron at the bottom. For the mosaic technique you will simply repeat this section twice. For interlocking crochet you will have to follow Chevron A (WS) and then Chevron A (RS).
If you need a reminder of the key and other important information please see the landing page for the technique you’re using!
Chevron A: Overlay Mosaic Technique
To recap, this is a continuation from the foundation rows. Remember, even-numbered rows use Main Color (MC); odd-numbered rows use Contrasting Color (CC). You can read the pattern KEY if you need a refresher on how to do the overlay mosaic technique. Or you can watch one of my tutorials on the technique.
After the foundation rows we do “Chevron A” two times.
I have created a YouTube video that shows you a complete walk-thru of this section! Or, scroll down for the written instructions.
Numbered Sections
I realize this CAL got a bit confusing with all the jumping between sections.
Chevron A is used for section 2 and 3 (which is why you repeat it if this is the first time you’ve been to this page).
It is also used for sections 5 and 8 (no repeating when you do those sections).
Mosaic Crochet: Chevron A
5 – JS, sc1, dc1, sc2, *sc7, dc1, sc3, dc1, sc6*, sc1, dc1, sc1, ES
6 – JS, (dc1, sc1) x2, *sc8, dc1, sc1, dc1, sc7*, dc1, sc1, dc1, ES
7 – JS, sc1, dc1, sc2, *sc5, (dc1, sc3) x2, dc1, sc4*, sc1, dc1, sc1, ES
8 – JS, (dc1, sc1) x2, *sc6, (dc1, sc5) x2*, dc1, sc1, dc1, ES
9 – JS, sc1, dc1, sc2, *(sc3, dc1) x4, sc2*, sc1, dc1, sc1, ES
10 – JS, (dc1, sc1) x2, *sc4, dc1, sc9, dc1, sc3*, dc1, sc1, dc1, ES
11 – JS, (sc1, dc1) x2, *sc1, dc1, sc3, dc1, sc7, dc1, sc3, dc1*, sc1, dc1, sc1, ES
12 – JS, (dc1, sc1) x2, *sc2, dc1, sc13, dc1, sc1*, dc1, sc1, dc1, ES
13 – JS, sc1, dc1, sc2, *sc3, dc1, sc11, dc1, sc2*, sc1, dc1, sc1, ES
14 – JS, (dc1, sc1) x2, *sc18*, dc1, sc1, dc1, ES
That’s it for now!
If you’ve done rows 1-14, repeat them so you can see two Chevron As. Then, head to the next section (Dark Arrows) or return to the list of available sections.
Please show off your progress in my Facebook group!
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
Interlocking Crochet: Chevron A
As mentioned above, we will be creating this chevron section twice. When we use the interlocking technique we turn our work at the end of each row and that means sometimes we are looking at the Wrong Side (WS) and sometimes we are looking at the (RS).
After the foundation rows you will need to follow the Chevron A (WS) pattern. Then, to repeat the image, you’ll need to use the Chevron A (RS) pattern.
Go back to the landing page for a review of important information and the KEY or check out my tutorials on the interlocking / Locked Filet Mesh / LFM technique if the pattern below is too unfamiliar.
You can tell which side you are looking at because those bottom foundation rows will be straight horizontal lines. If you’re looking at a bunch of vertical dashes then you’re looking at the wrong side.
Interlocking Crochet: Chevron A (Wrong Side)
After the foundation rows, we do the Chevron A (wrong side).
You will only be looking at the wrong side at the start of this section. It doesn’t apply to the whole section – you’ll still need to flip your work.
The support video is here or you can follow the written pattern below.
Numbered Sections
I realize this CAL got a bit confusing with all the jumping between sections AND the right side/wrong side business.
Chevron A (WS) is used for sections 2 and 5. Chevron A (RS) is for sections 3 and 8.
LFM Chevron A (WS) written portion:
5 AC – Ch3 in back, 1F, *2F, 1B, 1F, 1B, 4F*, EB
RS – ACF (right side facing you, AC to front)
6 MC – Ch3, 1F, *4B, 2F, 3B*, 1F, ES
7 AC – Ch3 in front, *3B, (1F, 1B) x3*, 1B, EF
WS – ACB
8 MC – Ch3, 1B, *(2F, 1B) x2, 3F*, 1B, ES
9 AC – Ch3 in back, 1F, *(1B, 1F) x3, 1B, 2F*, EB
RS – ACF
10 MC – Ch3, 1F, *2B, 1F, 4B, 1F, 1B*, 1F, ES
11 AC – Ch3 in front, *2F, 1B, 1F, 3B, 1F, 1B*, 1F, EF
WS – ACB
12 MC – Ch3, 1B, *1B, 6F, 1B, 1F*, 1B, ES
13 AC – Ch3 in back, 1F, *1B, 5F, 1B, 2F*, EB
RS – ACF
14 MC – Ch3, 1F, *9B*, 1F, ES
That’s it for now!
Head to the next section (Chevron A, Right Side) or return to the list of available sections.
Please show off your progress in my Facebook group!
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
Interlocking Crochet: Chevron A (Right Side)
When you’re ready to begin this section you will notice that although we are creating the same image on the blanket we are actually doing the stitches in a different order to get that result.
We are starting at the Right Side (RS) this time.
Remember, you can tell which side you are looking at by looking at the foundation rows: straight horizontal lines is the front (the right side) and dashed vertical lines is the back of your blanket/scarf/etc.
Numbered Sections
I realize this CAL got a bit confusing with all the jumping between sections AND the right side/wrong side business.
Chevron A (WS) is used for sections 2 and 5. Chevron A (RS) is for sections 3 and 8.
LFM Chevron A (RS) written portion:
15 AC – Ch3 in front, *4B, 1F, 1B, 1F, 2B*, 1B, EF
WS – ACB
16 MC – Ch3, 1B, *3F, 2B, 4F*, 1B, ES
17 AC – Ch3 in back, 1F, *(1F, 1B) x3, 3F*, EB
RS – ACF
18 MC – Ch3, 1F, *3B, (1F, 2B) x2*, 1F, ES
19 AC – Ch3 in front, *2B, (1F, 1B) x3, 1F*, 1B, EF
WS – ACB
20 MC – Ch3, 1B, *1F, 1B, 4F, 1B, 2F*, 1B, ES
21 AC – Ch3 in back, 1B, *1F, 1B, 3F, 1B, 1F, 2B*, EB
RS – ACF
22 MC – Ch3, 1F, *1B, 1F, 6B, 1F*, 1F, ES
23 AC – Ch3 in front, *2B, 1F, 5B, 1F*, 1B, EF
WS – ACB
24 MC – Ch3, 1B, *9F*, 1B, ES
That’s it for now!
Head to the next section (Dark Arrows) or return to the list of available sections.
Please show off your progress in my Facebook group!
Copyright Notice
© 2021 Ashlee Brotzell.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.
What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.
Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website https://ashleeslint.com
