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ZIGMA SWEATER-VEST 
 

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Somewhere between the garden path and the library, between the incense shop and 
the dinner party, between curiosity and serendipity, lies the space that Zigma inhabits. 



With its mosaic motif blending zigzag and herringbone, Zigma is a seriously playful 
quirky classic.


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A Note on Technique: This design uses the mosaic knitting method and is not a stranded colourwork garment; no experience in colourwork is required, and no steeking is involved. If you can knit stripes and if you can slip stitches, you are all set to try this vest! The pattern includes written and charted instructions.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
garment measures as follows around chest circumference:
90cm/ 36” (100cm/ 40”, 110cm/ 44”, 120cm/ 48”, 130cm/ 52”, 140cm/ 56”, 
150cm/ 60”, 160cm/ 64”)

GAUGE
24 sts x 40 rows/ rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
in mosaic colourwork for main fabric

YARN
designed with Folklore Yarns Banbha
suitable for fingering to sportweight yarns,
approximately 300-400m/ 100g

QUANTITIES
project requires the following quantities:
C1: 100g (100g, 150g, 150g, 150g, 200g, 200g, 200g)
C2: 150g (150g, 200g, 200g, 250g, 250g, 300g, 300g)

NEEDLES
circular needle, 3.5mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric

NOTIONS
removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
mosaic knitting; decreasing in pattern (chart provided); picking up stitches along selvage edge

CONSTRUCTION
worked bottom-up in the round, then flat for upper sections, with v-neck shaping

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IMPORTANT: NOTES ON CHARTS
After you download the pattern, do not panic when you notice 8 pages of charts at the end :)) This is because each size gets its own neckline shaping chart. Select the chart relevant for your size and ignore the rest!

Also: If you prefer to ‘work in pattern’ for the shaping sections rather than from charts, written instructions for doing it that way are also included. You do not have to use the charts at all unless you want to.

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NOTES ON COLOUR & YARN SELECTION
Choose colours higher in contrast for a zig-zag effect; choose colours lower in contrast for a more herringbone-like effect. Tweed and variegated yarns are particularly suitable for this design.