Zig-Zag Breezy Knit Pillow in Bernat Blanket Breezy - Downloadable PDF

Zig-Zag Breezy Knit Pillow – Free Downloadable Knitting Pattern by Bernat

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Bernat guides knitters through creating a striking zig-zag textured throw pillow measuring approximately 20 inches [51 cm] square. The finished cushion features a classic chevron-style surface created entirely through simple knit-stitch shaping techniques, making it an ideal project for anyone building confidence with basic knitting skills.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted decorative pillow cover worked as a single flat panel in a zig-zag pattern. The panel is seamed so that the cast-on and cast-off edges meet, with the tips of the zig-zags fitting neatly into the valleys to create a seamless, continuous chevron effect around the pillow form. The completed cushion measures approximately 20 inches [51 cm] square, making it a generous, sofa-ready accent piece.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated Easy / Beginner, making it a welcoming project for newer knitters who are comfortable with basic knit stitches and simple increases and decreases. The repetitive nature of the zig-zag pattern row means that once the sequence is memorized, the knitting flows quickly and rhythmically.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – the pillow panel is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round
• Zig-zag / chevron shaping – achieved by combining increases and decreases at regular intervals across the row to form peaks and valleys
• Seaming – the cast-on and cast-off edges are sewn together at finishing so that zig-zag tips align with valleys, creating a polished, continuous pattern
• Stitch marker placement – markers are placed after every pattern repeat to assist with counting and maintaining pattern accuracy

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – the foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Garter stitch – formed by knitting every row on both right side and wrong side; the gauge is set in garter stitch at 16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm]
• K2tog (Knit 2 Together) – a right-leaning decrease used to shape the valleys of the zig-zag
• K2togtbl (Knit 2 Together Through Back Loops) – a left-leaning decrease that mirrors K2tog for balanced chevron shaping
• Kfb (Knit Front and Back) – an increase stitch worked by knitting into both the front and back of the same stitch, used to form the peaks of the zig-zag

The zig-zag pattern is worked over a multiple of 20 stitches plus 1, with a two-row repeat: a right-side row incorporating the increases and decreases to build the chevron shape, followed by a wrong-side row worked entirely in knit. This simple two-row repeat is what keeps the pattern accessible for beginner-level knitters while still producing a visually dynamic, textured fabric.

Materials

• Yarn: Bernat® Blanket Breezy™ – a worsted weight yarn sold in 8.8 oz / 250 g skeins with approximately 530 yards / 485 m per skein. Blanket Breezy is known for its soft, airy texture that gives finished projects a lightweight yet cozy drape, well suited to home décor items like pillows.
• Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for the stated gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches [10 cm] in garter stitch
• Notions: Stitch markers (recommended after every pattern repeat), yarn needle for seaming

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it easy to save, print, and reference at home or on the go. It includes full written instructions, abbreviation definitions, gauge information, and finishing guidance.