Monday, March 30, 2015

JOY IN ZIG ZAG 

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in lovely complex projects that strain our brain and then along comes something that is so simple, and so much fun, it is like a breath of fresh air.  Something that in its simplicity, calms the soul and renews our love of the craft, reminds us of why we love the craft and gives us the tool with which to draw in someone who may have thought, "Gee, some day I might like to learn to do that."  This. Is. Such. A. Project.  "Zick Zack Scarf by Christy Kamm.  I love the way it looks 3-D in the photo.  I love the feel of the garter stitch fabric the pattern creates.  I especially love the fact that I can throw it in my bag, head out the door, and have an easy project to take out and work on when struck by the urge to knit (yes, this is a thing).

A good friend introduced me to this pattern.  A good friend who has made many complex, lacy shawls.  A good friend who perhaps saw this pattern and thought she needed a breather.  Well played, you! 
The pattern is free on Ravelry, here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zickzack-scarf

If you decide to try this little jewel, please feel free to leave photos in the comments.

Joy in knitting.

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