Zigzagatory

Zigzagatory Knit Scarf by Susan Mills Knits

What is Being Made

Zigzagatory is a reversible knit scarf designed by Susan Mills Knits and originally published in Fall 2012 in the Liberty Wool Light collection. This accessory piece features a distinctive crescent shape and decorative zigzag edging, making it both a functional and visually interesting garment suitable for various skill levels.

Craft and Primary Technique

This pattern is designed for knitting, making it an ideal project for crafters working with needles rather than hooks. The scarf construction employs fundamental knitting techniques that build foundational skills while creating an elegant finished piece. Although the scarf is reversible, the pattern designates a right side (RS) where the zigzag edge and shaping details are most prominent.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Zigzagatory scarf utilizes several key knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit stitch (K) – the primary stitch forming the fabric base
• Knit front and back (K1-f/b) – an increase technique that creates new stitches by working into both the front and back loops of a single stitch, used to shape the crescent form and create the zigzag edge
• Stitch markers (pm) – removable markers placed on the needle to denote pattern sections and help track the distinction between the zigzag edge area and the body of the scarf

The pattern begins with a small cast-on of 2 stitches and systematically increases stitches through repeated knit front and back operations. Increases are strategically placed after a marker on right-side rows to develop the scarf's crescent silhouette, while the zigzag edge is worked at the beginning of RS rows.

Yarn and Materials

Zigzagatory is designed for sport weight yarn, a lightweight category that creates a drapey, refined fabric suitable for scarves and delicate accessories. The original publication featured Liberty Wool Light yarn from Classic Elite Yarns. Knitters will need standard knitting needles appropriate for sport weight yarn and removable stitch markers to track pattern sections during construction.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to the craft or those building fundamental skills. The straightforward stitch vocabulary and clear increase-based shaping provide an accessible introduction to garment construction without overwhelming complexity.