The Caitlin Zigzag Blanket
The Caitlin Zigzag Blanket was our first ever crochet pattern after we launched in September 2021. The design was inspired by my best friend. She was pregnant with her (now toddling) little cutie and I offered to make her a blanket for when she was born. Over a year later I decided to take the leap and create an official pattern from the original blanket.
Whether you would call it a blanket, afghan or throw, this filet crochet pattern makes a wonderful baby warming gift but, as it can easily be crocheted to any size, can be used as a gift for any occasion! One of the lovely ladies in our Facebook group has incorporated this design into the blankets that she donates to children in care, and I’ve recently finished this striped version for my own ‘soon to arrive’ new addition :)
If you want to see some of the versions of the Caitlin Zigzag Blanket that others have crocheted you can check out the album within our Facebook group. Alternatively, if you’d like more details about the versions that I have crocheted, you can visit the project pages on Ravelry.
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This pattern is available on Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrafts.
It is also available as part of the Caitlin Zigzag Pattern Collection - available on Ravelry, Etsy and Payhip.
Don’t have the time to make one now? Why not save the below pin for later :)
Materials
This pattern can be made with yarn of any weight and any hook size (dependent on the final size that you desire).
The example photographed above (88 by 98cm) was made with:
4mm/G-6 crochet hook
Colour A for the main body (Stylecraft Special DK – silver) – apx. 815m/890yds
Colour B for the border (Stylecraft Special DK – hint of silver) – apx. 320m/345yds
Tapestry needle (to weave in your ends)
Stitch markers (optional)
Row counter (optional)
Difficulty level
Advanced beginner
It you crochet a Caitlin Zigzag Blanket i’d love it if you could use the hashtag #caitlinzigzagblanket and tag me (@elimee_designs on Instagram or @elimeedesigns on Facebook) so that I can marvel at your beautiful creation too! I love to see the different spins that people take on it.
If you have any worries about reading a written crochet pattern why not sign up for our ‘5 day challenge’? It will help to boost your confidence and you can grab the Caitlin Zigzag Blanket pattern on us!
Equally, we have some YouTube video tutorials which you might find helpful along the way:
I love this pattern so much that I made it into a series. This year we also released the Caitlin Zigzag Scarf and Caitlin Zigzag Cowl patterns…. one day soon there might be a few more designs too :)
If you have any questions or queries about this pattern please feel free to post within our Facebook group or contact us directly.
I can’t wait to see your Caitlin!
