This Wide Chevron Zigzag Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture that is perfect for beginners.
This is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls in an 18-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern. It is a great choice for chunky scarves, pillow covers, and baby blankets with its strong, graphic design.
Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
CLOSER LOOK at the Wide Chevron Zigzag Stitch Pattern
This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. As a result, this is a great choice to create knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.
Find similar Zigzag and Chevron designs with the Chevron Seed, Diagonal Chevron Zigzag, and Parallelogram Stitches.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
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HOW TO KNIT THE WIDE CHEVRON ZIGZAG STITCH
The Wide 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
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the Wide Chevron Zigzag Stitch on page 75-76 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Wide Chevron Zigzag Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
This Wide Chevron Zigzag Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture using knits and purls in an 18-Row Repeat.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 10 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P5, K1, P4 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K4, P1, K5 *
- Row 3: * K1, P9 *
- Row 4: * K9, P1 *
- Row 5: * K2, P7, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K7, P2 *
- Row 7: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 8: * P2, K5, P3 *
- Row 9: * K4, P3, K3 *
- Row 10: * P3, K3, P4 *
- Row 11: * P1, K4 *
- Row 12: * P4, K1 *
- Row 13: * P2, K7, P1 *
- Row 14: * K1, P7, K2 *
- Row 15: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 16: * K2, P5, K3 *
- Row 17: * P4, K3, P3 *
- Row 18: * K3, P3, K4 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P5, K1, P4 *
- Row 2: * P5, K1, P4 *
- Row 3: * K1, P9 *
- Row 4: * K1, P9 *
- Row 5: * K2, P7, K1 *
- Row 6: * K2, P7, K1 *
- Row 7: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 8: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 9: * K4, P3, K3 *
- Row 10: * K4, P3, K3 *
- Row 11: * P1, K4 *
- Row 12: * P1, K4 *
- Row 13: * P2, K7, P1 *
- Row 14: * P2, K7, P1 *
- Row 15: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 16: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 17: * P4, K3, P3 *
- Row 18: * P4, K3, P3 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 18 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
18-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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