How to knit a pattern of "zigzag" crochet: outline and recommendations

One of the most widely used in knitting patterns can be called "zigzag" pattern by hook. The scheme, application and its main features will be discussed in this article.

Basic pattern

Ornaments based on the addition and reduction of columns are a classic crochet. For their successful implementation does not require a high knitting qualification, just enough zeal and care. The canvases made with their help differ in their special texture and color (if materials of different colors are used):

• Successive repetition of rapports contributes to the appearance of vertical flat bands and horizontal - zigzag.
• The boundaries between the colored bands are not even, but undulating. This effect allows you to perform a smooth transition from one color to another, this requires a minimum of three colors. Also, quite often masters use very bright colors for the production of mottled canvases.
• The pattern is very convenient for combining with others. Between the stripes of the zigzag pattern you can include openwork patterns or just a few rows of columns.

Principle of pattern formation

Any pattern of "zigzag" crochet (the scheme placed below, this is clearly illustrated) is based on the sequential reduction and addition of columns without a crochet or with a crochet.

Due to the fact that two air loops are knit at the peak of the peak, and two bars are not tied in the hollow, the total number of columns in each row is kept at the same level.

The steps listed below will make it possible to properly execute the zigzag pattern with a crochet (diagrams with descriptions and specimen patterns are also given in this paragraph).

1. The starting line consists of a chain of 24 air loops (VP), plus three loops for lifting. Further, at the beginning of each row, it is required to perform as many lift loops as possible.
2. The first column with a crochet is fastened to the 4th loop of the base, * 5 knives are knitted, two loops are passed, another 5SN, 2VP * are knitted. A description of * to * should be repeated until the end of each series.
3. The second row begins with the ICN, which was tied in the last CLS of the previous series. Thus, the addition of the amount of CCH occurs. Further, the * SCHN is performed, the two CERs of the previous series remain uninvolved, 5СНН, 2ВП *.
4. All the other series (both front and back) repeat the third row.

Knitting a tight pattern

In this case, the "zigzag" pattern was described with a crochet, the scheme of which provides for minor tracery elements. The holes are formed when the craftsman knits the VP at the peak and passes the bars in the valleys of the pattern. However, the basic ornament can be slightly modified.

If necessary, you can get a completely continuous or, conversely, openwork pattern "zigzag" crocheted. The scheme of solid ornamentation will include the addition of CCH by tying 2CN from the 1st, located at the peak (there is no VP in such a scheme). Reduction of CLOs in the valleys will occur when knitting 2SNN with a common top.

Keep in mind that tight knitting requires more yarn. This technique is used to make coats, hats, warm sweaters and other products.

How to connect an openwork ornament

The pattern of "zigzag" crochet looks very interesting when replacing simple CLS with "bushes" from 3 columns.

In fact, the principle of the formation of the ornament remains unchanged, but the holes become larger and sharper. Such paintings are suitable for making summer dresses, skirts, tops, bags or interior items (bedspreads, rugs, pillows).

I must say that the "zigzag" serves as an excellent basis for the expansion of skirts and dresses. For this, it is worth noting to reduce the bars in some rads. It is better to do this in advance in order to obtain a product of the planned size.