Zick Zack Tunic Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Melissa Wehrle knits laceweight on big needles to create a slinky, silky, transparent fabric punctuated by simple zigzagging eyelets. The deep cowl and ribbed edges of the Zick Zack Tunic are knit with two ends of yarn rather than one for a contrasting, slightly more structured fabric with the same fluid drape.

Finished Size: 33½ (36½, 39, 42, 45, 47½)” bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36½”, modeled with about 2½” positive ease.

Yarn: Naturally Dawn (50% wool, 50% silk; 171 yd [156 m]/25 g): #09 blue midnight, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Body. size 7 (4.5 mm). Body ribbing. size 3 (3.25 mm). Collar and sleeve ribbing. size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four ¾” buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.

Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in zigzag patt with 1 strand of yarn on largest needles; 40 sts and 37 rows = 4″ in 2 – 2 rib with 2 strands of yarn held tog on smallest needles, relaxed.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2009