clear navigate_before

Zigzag (pattern) icon
Zigzag (pattern)

Zigzag (pattern) main image

​A blackwork pattern where lines are formed by vertical rows of small zigzags, with each stitch worked diagonally over the fabric. It is quite a dense pattern, good for creating a linear effect.

Zigzag (pattern) is generously sponsored by Rachel Nichols

Method

1

Make a diagonal stitch from top right to bottom left over two intersections.

2

Bring the needle up two intersections down to the right and complete a diagonal stitch connected to the last.

3

Repeat the last two steps and continue to work a zigzag column.

4

Working back up the shape, complete another identical column two threads away from the previous one.

5

Continue working columns across the shape ensuring each stitch is in line with the stitches in the previous column.

Zigzag (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Embroidery Techniques

References

  • Becky Hogg, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork (2010) , p.50
  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.147