chevrons

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I LOVE CHEVRONS ........

or zigzags or flame-stitch or ripple or herringbone or whatever you want to call a design that has an up and down movement resembling a mountain range or any V-shaped pattern.

I love them so much that I put together for myself a collection of decorative pillows utilizing different types of chevrons.  I knit each pillow out of Berroco Elements yarn, but any worsted weight yarn would work just as well.

I named the patterns Chevron Study Pillow Collection #1 - #5.

#1 is a Pinnacle design in yellow. This pattern is reversible and would also make a great design for a coordinating afghan/blanket.

#2 is a Stair-Step design in a nickel color. The stair-step pattern takes the chevron on an angle or tilt.  It is also reversible.

#3 is a Jacquard Weave design in green.  It is completed by using slipped stitches.  This pattern is one sided and perfect for pillows.

#4 is Shifting Sands pattern in nickel. Using knits and purls creates the ridges of this pattern.  Shifting Sands is a one sided pattern and works great for pillows.

#5 is a Two-Color Chevron design.  This pattern is achieved using slip stitches and only one color is used at a time.  Much easier than it looks. Its also a one sided pattern.

For my collection, I chose to knit my pillows with the pattern on both sides.  This does take a little more time, but I like that I an truly toss them and don't have to worry if they are facing the right direction.  I did include directions for a plain stockinette back, if desired.

All of the above patterns are available for purchase on Ravelry.com/Knitting Buzz Designs

I do have a couple more pillow patterns that I want to add to this collection, as well as a completely different afghan/blanket pattern, so stay tuned,....... BUT..... it may be awhile, because I have an upcoming wedding to contend with (relax, not mine, whew!)

More soon...

Happy Knitting!