For the first time ever I was a pattern test-knitter! This ZIG ZAG cowl caught my eye so I responded to the designer’s ravelry request for help. Jae wrote up a great pattern and I had so much fun test-knitting it.
ZIG ZAG is a long tube knit in the round and then seamed at the end…so it’s delightfully thick, hefty, and squishy. The graphic design is big and bold.
I agonized for weeks over the yarn choice and ended up pulling the trigger on two short skeins of Madelinetosh Vintage - ”ink” and “glazed pecan.” These colors are from nearly opposite sides of the color wheel and pretty high contrast…I’d love to knit this pattern up again in low-contrast colors (gray and seafoam green?)
Madelinetosh Vintage is thinner weight yarn that what the pattern calls for, so my cowl is a little petite. But still plenty cozy.
Can you share the pattern? I think this is the most beautiful cowl pattern I’ve seen and I’d love to knit it for my niece for Christmas.
Hi Christina! The link in the first sentence of the post will take you to the pattern page, where you can purchase the pattern. It’s only $3.50! I am going to make a few for Christmas presents too
I’m with Kim…I totally need one…looks like it wold be cozy and also hide double chin or turkey neck (age-group thing) during photo-ops…:0
wanna do an art-trade? pick your colors and I’ll make you one!
This is gorgeous! I love the colors and it looks so very cozy.
It looks to be just what I need (ehem *need* like i don’t have 20 scarves & cowls already) for next winter. Ohh also this would be good car knitting for an upcoming road trip. Look at me justifying a new project.
pshhh sounds like you justified that out of the ballpark! It would be great for a car trip because even at its longest it’s not too unwieldy.
This is so beautiful! I love the colors and the pattern they go so well together. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! I totally want one.
Katie , the cowl is so cool , I’m sure the person you tested for was pleased with the results.