£10.00
I designed the Zigzag Cowl and Mittens patterns for the Erika Knight yarn collection in 2012. Erika liked my previously released Zig Zag hat and asked me if I would like to design a matching cowl and mittens to help promote the yarn. The yarn is super smooshy and warm and lends itself well to the Zigzag pattern and accessories.
The 2022 update of all three patterns now includes instructions to make the accessories flat on two needles, as well as the original instructions to work in the round.
MITTENS
SIZE
To Fit Palm Circumference
18-22cm
7-81/2in
One Size: as this pattern is a variation on rib, it’s really stretchy widthwise. If you have small hands, the decreases can be made after row 34, and if you have larger hands, then repeat row 36 a further 2 times before making the decreases.
Actual Circumference
15.5cm
6in
(Note pattern is very stretchy!)
Length
21cm
8in
YARN
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Worsted Weight, 100% new wool, 87m/95yds per 50g skein)
2 skeins of Mulberry (14)
NEEDLES
If working in the round
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 60cm long if using Magic Loop
A set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 60cm long if using Magic Loop
If working flat
A pair of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles
A pair of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles
NOTIONS
Stitch holder or safety pin
Stitch marker
TENSION
23 sts and 28 rounds to 10x10cm over pattern, using 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles.
HAT
Size
To Fit Head Circumference
50-60cm
19.75-23.5in
Actual Head Circumference
54.5cm
21.5in
(Note pattern is really stretchy)
Length Crown to Hem
19cm
7.5in
Materials
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Worsted Weight, 100% new wool, 87m/95yds per 50g skein)
1 skein of Drizzle (09)
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 40cm long
A set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 40cm long
TENSION
20 sts and 26 rounds to 10x10cm over pattern, using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles.
COWL
SIZE
Actual Circumference
81.5cm 32in
Length
43cm 17in
YARN
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Worsted Weight, 100% new wool, 87m/95yds per 50g skein)
5 skins of Drizzle (301) or Mulberry (308)
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
A 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needle 80cm long (see notes)
Stitch marker
TENSION
20 sts and 26 rounds to 10x10cm over pattern, using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles.