Juniper Moon Farm Zigmond Wrap Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Zigmond V-Shaped Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Zigmond is a distinctive v-shaped shawl designed by Emily Ross Findley as part of the Springtide Collection from Juniper Moon Farm. This knitted wrap combines practical wearability with an unconventional geometric silhouette. The shawl measures 15 inches in width, with an outer arm length of 70 inches and an inner arm length of 48 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering and draping.

Design and Construction Techniques

The Zigmond shawl is knit entirely on the bias, a construction method that creates inherent stretch and flexibility in the finished fabric. This bias knitting technique allows the shawl to conform naturally to the wearer's body while maintaining structural integrity. The unusual v-shaped construction makes the knitting process engaging and dynamic, as the garment takes shape through strategic increases that build the distinctive silhouette.

The pattern employs a series of charted sections—Chart A, Chart B, Chart C, Chart D, and Chart E—that guide the knitter through different pattern repeats and stitch sequences. This modular approach allows for controlled increases and pattern development throughout the project. The shawl begins with a small cast-on of 3 stitches and grows progressively through increases, ultimately reaching 115 stitches before the final charted sections are worked.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The foundation of the Zigmond shawl is garter stitch, created by knitting every row on the right side and purling every row on the wrong side. This classic stitch provides a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and durability.

Bold chevron stripes form the visual signature of this design, created through the combination of garter stitch with strategic yarn overs and decreases charted in the pattern sections. These chevron patterns create the distinctive zigzag effect that inspired the shawl's name—a combination of "zigzag" and "diamond." The yarn overs (abbreviated as yo in the pattern) introduce openwork elements that enhance the shawl's drape and visual interest.

The pattern also incorporates knit into front and back increases (abbreviated as kfb) during the setup rows to establish the initial stitch count and shape foundation.

Materials and Tools

This project requires 2 balls of Juniper Moon Farm Findley yarn in colorway #20 Tiger Lily. The pattern is worked on US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches in length, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches and 40 rows equaling 4 inches in garter stitch.

Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and blocking pins or wires for finishing. Blocking is an essential final step, as soaking and blocking help set the shawl's shape and even out the chevron stripe patterns.

Skill Level and Pattern Structure

The Zigmond pattern uses charted instructions to guide stitch placement and pattern repeats. Knitters follow Chart A once, then repeat rows 13 through 36 three additional times. Chart B is repeated 10 times, followed by a single working of Chart C. Chart D is repeated 10 times, and Chart E is worked through rows 1 to 20 three times, concluding with rows 21 to 40 worked once. This structured progression creates the complete v-shaped shawl before binding off all stitches.