Happy Monday! We are so pleased to finally release our newest pattern, the Zigzag Bandana into the world ⚡️ It’s the perfect little bandana or scarf, chic and wearable, and with a little extra joy in the form of garter stitch chevron. The pattern includes video tutorials for all the techniques included, so don’t be put off if you’ve never tried a stitch pattern like this before. We’ve got you covered! You can head straight to check out the pattern now, and/or read on for more gorgeous pics by Salsabil Morrison and some extra pattern intel.
Remember if you are already a subscriber to Out of Hand you will receive an email with your download code for the pattern today! 💖
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The Zigzag Bandana is knit from one tip to the other, and the pattern is written for two sizes - a little version and a slightly less little version. The little version is less wide than the bigger one. You can make these any length you wish, but we’ve included length dimensions as a suggestion. Once you complete the increase section at the beginning of the bandana, it’s very easy to memorise the stitch pattern and all wrong side rows are just plain knit stitches.
Between the two of us we’ve already made 8 versions(!) to show how well the pattern works in various yarns; summery cottons, fluffy mohair, sleek merino and silk, and so many others. Depending on what you choose, the Zigzag Bandana is the perfect accessory for warm evenings, or an extra bit of warmth for wintery days. It’s also a perfect way to use up smaller quantities of yarn, something we’ve both been very keen to do recently, and being able to use up different kinds of yarn is just a huge bonus! The only limit is what you want to wear.
Just as a little note, your gauge might vary according to the yarn you choose and your own personal tension, but we think if you’re happy with the fabric you’re making and you have enough yarn it doesn’t matter too much if your gauge matches the ones in the pattern. For example if you use a lightweight yarn (laceweight to sport-weight, and 5 mm / US 8 needles, your bandana will have a lighter, airier feel than if you use DK to worsted weight yarn. The thicker the yarn, the more dense, and potentially bigger your bandana will be. There are no wrong answers! Just your personal preference.
The pattern is quite addictive, so be warned! You might also have eight of these in your possession very soon. Which can only be an asset… a cute bandana for every day of the week with one to spare? Yes please!
And that’s all from us today, remember you can find the pattern here, or hold tight if you are subscriber and the code will be with you very soon!! (If you don’t receive the code by end of day today please do let us know and we will get it to you!).
Happy zigzag knitting ✌️
xxx Lydia + Meghan
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