Much like the granny square, the Chevron afghan (also known as zig-zag afghan) is a hallmark of crochet that even most non-crafters recognize. After all, whose grandma didn’t have one of these afghans on the back of her couch?! You see Chevron afghans all the time in the background of tv and movies, and there’s a good reason for that! They have a unique look, fun design, and they’re easy to make!