How to Zig-Zag Ladies Cardigan Border Design

If you're a knitting enthusiast looking to spice up your ladies cardigan with a unique border design, zig-zag is the way to go. This border design adds an edgy and modern touch to your cardigan and is surprisingly easy to knit. Here's how:

Materials You Will Need:

Knitting needles

Yarn in your desired color

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Instructions:

Cast on your desired number of stitches for the border. Make sure it is a multiple of 10 plus 1.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: Knit the first stitch. *Knit 3 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, yarn over, knit 1 stitch, yarn over, slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the last stitch. Knit the last stitch.

Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Row 5: Knit the first stitch. *Slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, yarn over, knit 3 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, yarn over, knit 1 stitch.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the last stitch. Knit the last stitch.

Row 6: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 3-6 until the border reaches your desired length.

Bind off all stitches and weave in any loose ends.

And there you have it, a stunning zig-zag border for your ladies cardigan. Experiment with different colors and yarn weights to create a unique and personalized design.

Happy knitting!