Zigzag Wanderer by Laura Grutzeck

Zigzag Wanderer

Knitting
August 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in Zigzag Lace patt.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1500 - 2250 yards (1372 - 2057 m)
36½ (39, 42, 46, 50½, 54½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 39", modeled with 5" of positive ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Finished Size 36½ (39, 42, 46, 50½, 54½)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 39”, modeled with 5” of positive ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Mohawk Wool (60% merino wool, 30% romney wool, 10% nylon; 375 yd 343 m/3½ oz 100 g); 3-ply: #3306 oatmeal, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 39 rows = 4” in Zigzag Lace patt.

The Zigzag Wanderer is an oversized sweater designed for layering, so it can be worn through several seasons. The sweater is easy to knit, with minimal shaping, but the lace pattern keeps things interesting.