ZigZag Cowl

I designed these patterns for the Erika Knight yarn collection in 2012. Erika liked my Zig Zag hat and asked me if I would like to design a matching cowl and mittens to help promote the yarn and the pattern was first released in print in the US, UK and Europe.

The yarn is super smooshy and warm and lends itself well to the Zigzag pattern.

This 2022 update of the pattern includes instructions to knit flat and seam the Cowl up at the end, or to work it in the round.

I recommend working the Cowl on a circular needle, even if you are working in rows, as the yarn can get quite heavy. Using a circular needle helps to evenly distribute the weight and prevent RSI.

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.