This pattern is a variation of the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB) and was custom-designed by request for my former landlord in New York, a very special person to me. It makes a very large adult-sized blanket. I’ve chosen the colors, stripe, size and border to appeal to a masculine or gender-neutral aesthetic, but feel free to make it for anyone, including yourself. Color has no gender, but this one is for the boys.

There are a variety of ways to alter the look of the 6DKB by changing colors on different rows. This variation is the classic original Vivid Chevrons.

I’ve created my own custom border based on ideas I found in Edie Eckman’s book “Around the Corner Crochet Borders” and “Every Which Way Crochet Borders.” (affiliate links)

What’s the difference between this pattern and the original 6DKB?
Size - this pattern makes an extra large adult-size afghan, the original made a toddler blanket.

Yarn Weight - this pattern uses worsted weight yarn, the original used chunky weight.

Edge and Border - this pattern has instructions for an edge and a custom-designed-by-Betty border, the original only gave instructions for tassels.

Stripes: this pattern uses the same striping method as the original pattern: the sc rows to make defined stripes, or “Vivid Chevrons.”

See chart on last page for help making a blanket of a different size with a different weight of yarn.

Materials:
Yarn: 4250 yards of (4) worsted weight yarn.
850 yards of each of five colors.

Suggested Colors: 850 yards (5 skeins) of each of the following
Color A: Silver Grey (shown: Vanna’s Choice #860-149 - Silver Grey)
Color B: Taupe (shown in Vanna’s Choice #860-125B Taupe)
Color C: Dark Grey: (shown in Vanna’s Choice #860-151D Charcoal Grey)
Color D: Gold (shown in Vanna’s Choice #860-130 Honey)
Color E: Chocolate (shown in Vanna’s Choice #860-126 Chocolate)