The two color Ziggity shawl is shaped with 2 increases on every row. The top edge curves slightly up at the center back to give added protection to the neck on cold days. The bottom edge has a gentle curve which may be blocked to soft points as shown or with a straight edge.
Simple garter stitch gives way to a lively zig-zag lace pattern. Experiment with color - try working each section of the zig-zag in a different yarn, or work the garter stitch in a variegated yarn and the lace in a solid. The more adventuresome may even want to try two different colorways of self striping yarn. For a more understated look a single solid color will make an elegant shawl for a more formal occasion.
Ziggity may be worn tossed casually around the neck like a scarf, draped over the shoulders as a shawl or even wrapped multiple times around the neck with the ends tied and tucked under as a cowl. Have fun experimenting with multiple ways to style this shape.
Size: One Size
Finished Measurements: 66” wide by 19” Deep
Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Blue Stocking, 80% Blue Face Leicester/20% nylon, 420 yards(384m) per 113g(3.99 oz) skein
MC: Didgeridoo - 1 skein the shawl shown took 1/2 of the skein or about 210 yards
CC: Vert - 1 skein The shawl shown took 65% of the skein or about 275 yards
It is always advisable to have extra yardage to allow for differences from knitter to knitter and skein to skein.
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 17 sts & 40 rows = 4” in garter stitch- blocked, always take the time to check gauge
Other Materials: Scrap Yarn, Crochet Hook, Place Markers (PM), tapestry needle
Price: $6.50 US
Thank you to my wonderful test knitters Cara, Mary, Katie, Linda, Vera, Amy & Daphne!
Wow, just beautiful! I have so many of your patterns in my ravelry favorites that I can hardly decide which one to start with!
Posted by: Kate | November 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM
It's absolutely lovely! Your color choices are always sympatico with y personal preferences... it's uncanny.
Also, it can be worn at least 25 different ways :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYAEz777AU
Enjoy!! ;-P
Posted by: cheryl | November 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Love this! The green goes perfectly with the blues and grays.
Posted by: Tayler | November 18, 2011 at 09:31 PM
One more time , I love it! I knitted many of your patterns yet and sure, this one soon!!! Thank you
Cécile - B2C (sorry for my bad english, I'm french)
Posted by: Cécile - Bouillon de couture | November 19, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Absolutly wonderful - i like it very much!!!
Wonderful colors, brilliant design.
Greets from Germany, Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Wetzel | November 19, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Love it! I'm also really amazed by how changing the colors makes it more elegant or more playful. That speaks loudly about the versatility of the design. It looks fabulous across the spectrum.
Posted by: Suzanne | November 21, 2011 at 09:32 AM