How to knit a zigzag pattern on knitting needles

The zigzag pattern is very popular among beginning craftswomen. The canvas can be thick, warming on winter evenings, while remaining handmade, giving comfort to the home. This blanket will fit well with a small child in a stroller, and will also look good on the sofa.

Funny zigzags will decorate your baby's crib or stroller


An elegant multi-colored blanket crocheted with a zigzag pattern will decorate any interior.

A multi-colored pattern is appropriate in the interior of any home.


The wave-like pattern of this blanket is made with a thick hook from yarn of several shades

Any craftswoman can knit a blanket with a zigzag pattern. Its scheme is simple and can be modified at will.


A variety of “Zigzag” patterns for blankets and other products


An example of a wavy zigzag pattern made with double crochets


Zigzag pattern that is suitable even for beginner knitters

Decoration


A striped blanket will look good if you choose the right colors

To give your project a more colorful look, use colored yarn.


A knitted baby blanket in gray, white and red colors is suitable for girls and boys

Blue, white and gray colors go well together. The following shades also look good.

  • Light purple, pink, light green and blue.


    Shades of purple, blue, green and pink for a delicate baby blanket

  • White, pink and pale red.


    White, pink, raspberry and gray are perfect for a warm and not boring blanket

  • Black, dark blue, light blue and white.


Chic handmade woolen blanket with beautifully selected threads and patterns

The width of one strip can vary from three to five. If you insert new yarn less often, the colors will begin to merge. It is important to alternate them in the same order. When finished, hide the protruding threads between the zigzags.


Pattern for a bright colorful blanket made of yarn of different colors

After a little practice, try making an openwork blanket. In the second row between the double crochets, knit one chain stitch. n. Similar knitting is typical for a children's bedspread. I advise you to try a hook with a larger diameter, so the product will turn out lighter and airier.


The wavy edges of the blanket can be left as is, or you can even it out by knitting the last row differently

Attach tassels to the edges. To do this, cut the remaining thread into 30 cm pieces, gather it in half and sew along the edges of the zigzags.


Blanket with a Zigzag pattern, decorated with tassels

Vertical drawing

Zigzags can be knitted not only horizontally, but also vertically. There are many such patterns. Two will be offered in the selection.

The first is a cute, but very simple vertical pattern that even someone who is just starting to master the art of knitting can handle. It consists only of knit and purl stitches. In addition, the knitting is double-sided, which is important when knitting some products: scarves, stoles, blankets, blankets.

Zigzag pattern

More complex vertical zigzag knitting

This knit is somewhat voluminous, reminiscent of missoni zigzags. You will need to be more careful here. If you get excited and decide to use it for knitting, then you should take into account that the side edge of the fabric turns out to be zigzag.


Vertical corner zigzag pattern pattern

Photo gallery of beautiful and bright blankets with the “Zigzag” pattern:

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Volumetric colored openwork pattern

Any description of a zigzag can be used for knitting both a single-color fabric and different colored threads. Moreover, the alternation of shades of yarn is often not in any specific sequence, but chaotic. It all depends on the design. The knitting resembles waves.

Cast on the number of loops in multiples of 18 plus 1 for symmetry plus 2 edge stitches.

Description of the openwork zigzag pattern with knitting needles:

Abbreviations: NK - yarn over.

Row 1: *P1, k2tog. with a slant to the right, 6 knit., NK, 1 knit., NK, 6 knit., 2 p. together with a slant to the left * - repeat until the end of the row, finish 1 knit.

2 rows: *K1, 2 stitches together, purl crossed, purl 13, 2 in. purl behind the front walls *, at the end of 1 person.

3 p.: *P1, 2 sts. persons with switch right, 4 knits., NK, 1 knits., NK, 1 knits., NK, 1 knits., NK, 4 knits., 2 vm. persons with an inclination to the left * – finish 1 purl.

4 p.: *1 knits., 2 sts. persons crossed, purl 13, 2 in. purl behind the front stitch *, knit 1

5 rows: *1 purl, 2 in. persons with switch to the right, 3 knit., (NK, 1 knit.) – repeat 6 times, 2 knit., 2 vm. persons with switch left*, purl 1

6 p.: *1 knits., 2 sts. purl crossed, purl 15, 2 in. purl behind the front walls.*, 1 faces.

7 r.: *1 purl, 17 knits.*, 1 purl. 8 r.: according to the picture 9 r.: like 7th r. 10 rubles: all stitches. 11 p.: *NK, 2 sts. faces.*, p1 12 rubles: all p. persons. RUR 13: same as RUR 7 14 rubles: according to the drawing

Alternate from 1st to 14th.

Horizontal relief

Another zigzag pattern that will come in handy for everyone in your knitting stash. For beginners, because it is not at all difficult to knit, and for more experienced ones, because it is simply interesting, double-sided. This zigzag is also called a shadow zigzag.

Scheme of the horizontal pattern Relief zigzag:

The TatuchkaClub website already had a detailed analysis with a diagram of how to knit Henry’s men’s scarf with a zigzag. Follow the link under the photo to read the description.

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