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Zignificant Cowl
Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter
Looking at this hand-knit design, the first question we ask is: How can we make this work on the machine? The bold zigzag look comes straight from the KIN 094 stitch pattern — perfect for recreating the same graphic effect with simple two-color knitting. No tricky hand manipulation needed!
But before you cast on, take a closer look at your machine. Do you have enough needles? This cowl is a tube knit flat and seamed, so the full circumference has to fit across your needle bed. On a standard bed machine, that’s usually not a problem, but if you want extra width - maybe you can plan a looser Infinity Loop
or a larger cowl or shoulder warmer. The larger versions could be knit from side to side with the same stitch pattern for a beautiful design.
No ribber? Pick up and hand knit some ribbing, use Mock Rib or knit a Hung Hem top and bottom to finish your cowl.
By thinking this way, you can translate the inspiration from hand knitting into a project that’s practical, enjoyable, and beautiful on your knitting machine.
<<< Click the links on the left (or above ^^^) for helpful "how to's"
But before you cast on, take a closer look at your machine. Do you have enough needles? This cowl is a tube knit flat and seamed, so the full circumference has to fit across your needle bed. On a standard bed machine, that’s usually not a problem, but if you want extra width - maybe you can plan a looser Infinity Loop
or a larger cowl or shoulder warmer. The larger versions could be knit from side to side with the same stitch pattern for a beautiful design.No ribber? Pick up and hand knit some ribbing, use Mock Rib or knit a Hung Hem top and bottom to finish your cowl.
By thinking this way, you can translate the inspiration from hand knitting into a project that’s practical, enjoyable, and beautiful on your knitting machine.
<<< Click the links on the left (or above ^^^) for helpful "how to's"
About the Zignificant Cowl Pattern from Knit Picks
Hey there! We’re so excited to share the Zignificant Cowl with you—it’s a gorgeous design that caught our eye. Here’s the scoop:
- This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
- Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
- What you’ll need to do:
- Start with the original hand-knit pattern (we’ve provided a link for you).
- Use Knit It Now’s amazing tools, like our Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns, to adapt and customize it for your machine.
- Don’t forget to adjust for YOUR gauge, YOUR yarn choice, and YOUR personal flair!
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