Diagonal Chevron Zigzag Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Chevron Zigzag Stitch Pattern has a bold graphic design. Since this is a reversible pattern that easily lays flat, I think it’s a great knit stitch pattern to knit up an elegant scarf or cozy blanket. This knitting project is also known as Rib and Welt Diagonals.
Get your free written pattern instructions with a video tutorial below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.
This is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls. You can see that it tends to lean a bit toward the left from the right side. Your piece straightens out as you continue knitting its length and/or do some light blocking.
The Chevron Zigzag Stitch stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. It’s a 16-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern that creates a visually interesting graphic motif.
Knitting Techniques
The Chevron Zigzag Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Project Ideas
Zigzag Infinity Scarf
Knit up an impressive Infinity Scarf in this Diagonal Zigzag pattern with the “long” instructions or create a faster cozy cowl when following the pattern for the “short” size. I also have a fun Color Block Scarf with this stitch pattern, too!
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Zayante Zigzag Blanket
NEW BLANKET! This stitch has been modified into a bold and larger motif for this Zayante Zigzag Blanket pattern. The stockinette and reverse stockinette shapes have opposite sides both parallel and equal in length, creating symmetrical horizontal and vertical zigzag texture. Select among five blanket sizes and enjoy knitting up your new cozy home decor today.
Knit Stitch Pattern Book (ad-free)
Find the Diagonal Zigzag Stitch on pages 61 – 62 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Diagonal Chevron Zigzag Knit Stitch Pattern has a really bold graphic design with just a 16-row repeat of knit and purl stitch combinations.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 8
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K5, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 6: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 7: * K5, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 8: * K1, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 9: * P4, K1, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 10: * K1, P1, K1, P1, K4 *
- Row 11: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 12: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
- Row 13: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
- Row 14: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 15: * K1, P1, K1, P1, K4 *
- Row 16: * P4, K1, P1, K1, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 8
- Row 1: * K1, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 2: * K1, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 3: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 6: * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 7: * K5, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 8: * K5, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 9: * P4, K1, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 10: * P4, K1, P1, K1, P1 *
- Row 11: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 12: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 13: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
- Row 14: * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
- Row 15: * K1, P1, K1, P1, K4 *
- Row 16: * K1, P1, K1, P1, K4 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 - 16 until your piece is the length you desire.
Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
16-Row Repeat
Lays Flat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
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KNITTING CHART
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