This lightning bolt pattern is perfect for adding a striking design element to your knitting projects. Follow the instructions below to knit your own lightning bolt motif!
Cast on: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 21 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: K1, P1 across the row.
Row 4: P1, K1 across the row.
Row 5: Knit all stitches.
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: K1, P1 across the row.
Row 8: P1, K1 across the row.
Row 9: Knit all stitches.
Row 10: Purl all stitches.
Row 11: K1, P1 across the row.
Row 12: P1, K1 across the row.
Row 13: Knit all stitches.
Row 14: Purl all stitches.
Row 15: K1, P1 across the row.
Row 16: P1, K1 across the row.
Row 17: Knit all stitches.
Row 18: Purl all stitches.
Row 19: K1, P1 across the row.
Row 20: P1, K1 across the row.
Repeat Rows 1-20 four more times for a total of 5 lightning bolt motifs. Bind off all stitches.
Weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.
Your lightning bolt motif is now complete and ready to be incorporated into your knitting projects!