ZIG ZAG MEDLEY knitting stitch
Add a modern texture to your projects with the Zig Zag Medley stitch. This pattern is a favorite for those who love the meditative simplicity of knit and purl stitches. By cleverly combining these two basics, I’ve created a design that looks complex and sophisticated while remaining entirely beginner-friendly. Whether you’re crafting a cozy dishcloth or adding a border to a larger project, the Zig Zag Medley offers a clean, structural beauty that is perfectly at home in our Beginner Stitch Library.
| Skill level | Multiple | Repeat | Reversible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner (only knits and purls) | 16 stitches | 16 rows | No |
Zig Zag Medley Knitting Stitch: Written instructions
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Row 1) (RS) [k1, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k5]
Row 2) [k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, p1]
Row 3) [p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6]
Row 4) [p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1]
Row 5) [k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1]
Row 6) [k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1]
Row 7) [p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1, k1]
Row 8) [p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1]
Row 9) [k4, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1, k1, p1]
Row 10) [k1, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4]
Row 11) [p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1, k1]
Row 12) [p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1]
Row 13) [k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1]
Row 14) [k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1]
Row 15) [p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k6]
Row 16) [p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1]
Zig Zag Medley Knitting Stitch: Chart
Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
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