Knitting materials and tools:
<> DPN 4 mm (US 6/ UK8)
<> Yarn of your choice
<> Scrap yarn in a contrasting color
Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:
k – knit
p – purl
yo – yarn over
st(s) – stitch(es)
k2tog – knit two together
LHN – left hand needle
Zigzag ribbed edge knitting pattern:
Knit zigzag ribbed edge is perfect for sock cuffs, sweater cuffs, or any other project that starts with ribbing. To begin, you will need scrap yarn in a contrasting color. Cast on half the required number of stitches. For example, if you need 40 sts, cast on 20 sts.
Cast on 20 sts in a contrasting color (scrap yarn).
Round 1: knit all stitches around. (20)
Round 2: knit all stitches around. (20)
Attach the main color yarn.
Round 3: knit all stitches around. (20)
Round 4: [k2tog, yo] – repeat around. (20)
Rounds 5-6: knit all stitches around. (20)
If you look at the wrong side, you will see the ridges formed by the main color when changing yarn colors. In the next round, we will pick up these ridges and purl them. This will add the second half of the stitches back to the work.
Round 7: [k1, pick up each ridge on the wrong side and place it on the LHN, then purl it ] – repeat around. (40)
Round 8: [k1, p1] – around.
Remove the scrap yarn by unraveling it, or simply cut it in a few places and remove the small pieces.
Repeat Round 8 until the ribbing reaches desired length.
