Certainly! The Apache Tears crochet pattern is a beautiful and classic design that creates a striking zigzag or chevron effect. Here’s a free pattern to create an Apache Tears blanket. This pattern assumes you have some basic knowledge of crochet stitches, including single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc).

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice
  • Appropriate crochet hook size for your yarn (check the yarn label)
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Note: The pattern is worked in multiples of 6 + 5 stitches.

  1. Foundation Chain: Start by chaining a multiple of 6 stitches to reach your desired blanket width. Add 5 more chains to the total count.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in each chain across. (Your foundation row will consist of sc stitches.)
  3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), make 1 dc in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches, make 5 dc in the next stitch (shell made), skip 2 stitches, make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches, make 3 dc in the last stitch. Turn.
  4. Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as the first sc), make 1 sc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, make 1 sc in the center dc of the next shell, skip 2 stitches, make 1 sc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches, make 1 sc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.
  5. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), make 1 dc in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches, make 5 dc in the next sc (shell made), skip 2 stitches, make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches, make 3 dc in the last stitch. Turn.
  6. Repeat Rows 3 and 4: Continue to repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your blanket reaches the desired length.
  7. Finishing: When you’re ready to finish, fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
  8. Border (optional): You can add a border of your choice to the blanket to give it a more finished look. Common border options include a row of sc or dc stitches around the entire blanket.

Remember to choose your yarn colors strategically to create the Apache Tears effect. Typically, people use two or more colors, alternating them to highlight the zigzag pattern.

Feel free to adjust the size of your blanket by changing the initial chain count or adding more rows as needed. Enjoy crocheting your Apache Tears blanket!