Cute chevron design, soothing repetition, and no sew: welcome to your new evening project. Crochet Northeasterly is perfect for using up your collection of scraps, leftovers and mini skeins.

The basic stitch pattern can be used to make other items, such as a scarf, wrap, cowl, or even a headband. It’s totally modular and doesn’t require a border; so you can choose add more height to your columns - or add more columns - any time.

This crochet pattern is based on the beautiful knitted blanket design, Northeasterly, by Ellie Alexander-Loomis. They deserve full credit for the original design, which you can find here. This pattern PDF is my own work; my translation of Ellie’s pattern into crochet (made with their express permission and involvement); and is therefore my intellectual property. Please do not distribute this pattern.

you will need:
For DK: 5mm crochet hook (but it’ll work with anywhere from a 4mm to a 6mm, with slightly varying results)
For Sock: 3mm crochet hook (or 2.5mm - 3.5mm)

• DK or sock weight yarn (you can make it in any yarn weight, though, really, as long as you stick to the same weight throughout.)*

• Scissors and darning needle, to finish

Suggested square blanket sizes are as follows:
Baby: 95cm (10 columns) x 95cm 37.5” x 37.5” - requires approx. 800g of DK yarn
Throw: 152cm (16 columns) x 152cm 60” x 60” - requires approx. 2100g of DK yarn
Full size: 228cm (24 columns) x 228cm 90” x 90” - requires approx. 4600g of DK yarn
Or, make an accessory from the pattern:
Wide scarf: 38cm (4 columns) x 152cm (can be sewn up to make a cowl) 15” x 60” - requires approx. 500g of DK yarn
Wrap: 66.5cm (7 columns) x 152cm 26” x 60” - requires approx. 900g of DK yarn

3.1.2020: Just wanted to add a reassurance that your columns are likely to be VERY curly! They will calm down as you add more columns. It’ll be made totally flat and floppy with a final blocking.

3.1.2020: I have had a few queries about a translation into US terminology; which I am happy to provide. For patterns purchased prior to January 2020; please email me at katy@indieyarnclub.com to request a copy.