Free Knitting Pattern – Zig Zag Shawl

Welcome to the Zigzag Knit Shawl Pattern! This striking knit shawl is the perfect accessory to add a pop of color to any outfit. Made using Bernat Pop Yarn, this self-striping yarn includes 5 different shades that change as you knit, adding color to your project without having to weave in ends. The unique zigzag pattern adds a touch of texture and interest to this shawl, making it a stylish and functional addition to your wardrobe.

The pattern is designed to be worked with 3 balls of Bernat Pop yarn and 36″ (90 cm) circular needle size 8 (5 mm). The finished size of the shawl is 25 x 55 inches, making it the perfect size for wrapping around your shoulders. This pattern is suitable for easy knitters, as it does not require any complicated techniques.

The zigzag pattern is a type of textured stitch that creates a series of zigzag that resembles a lightning bolt. The zigzag is created by knitting in a specific way, usually increasing stitches and then decreasing them again to create a unique and interesting pattern. The zigzag pattern is a great way to add visual interest to your knitting without adding too much complexity, and it’s a versatile design that can be used in a variety of projects.

This shawl pattern is free to download from the Mary Maxim website by following the link. So grab your needles and yarn, and let’s get started on creating this beautiful shawl! With its unique zigzag pattern and self-striping yarn, this shawl will be a stylish and functional addition to your wardrobe. The pattern is easy to follow and the final product is sure to delight. Happy knitting!

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I can’t resist a pattern that’s both useful and a little silly, and that’s exactly how I feel about the Rybka pouch pattern from the delightfully named Rat and Sea Witch.

I know you’re going to ask, because I did, too. Rybka means little fish in Polish. (And because you’re also probably going to ask, Rat and Sea Witch comes from people’s attempts to say the designer’s name, Ratasiewicz, which if you say it fast kind of sounds like rat and sea witch.)

It’s easy to make a little fish bag in different sizes to suit your needs. The pattern has specific instructions for an Airpods Pro case and a pencil case, but you could change the length easily to hold more stuff, and change the size in general by working with a different weight of yarn.

The pattern calls for sock yarn and mohair held together to make a fingering weight gauge, but you could try it with heavier yarn and see what size bag you end up with.

Whatever size you make it, this looks like a fun project for holding trinkets or everyday items. The mouth of the fish is the mouth of the bag, and it closes with a drawstring that is also the strap. I wonder, too, if you could make one of these with a small clasp frame that could be the fish’s mouth and then you could just work I cord straps that would attach to the sides of the fish.

I could also see stripes, or fish of different colors to use up your yarn leftovers. How about a sunglasses case with a little loop to attach to your bag? Once you start thinking about all the ways you could use a fish-shaped bag in your life, I think you’ll see that you probably need more than one.

If you make one of these I would love to know how it went!

You can grab a copy of the pattern on Ravelry.

[Photo: Rat and Sea Witch]

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