Zickzack Tunic

Pattern: Zickzack Tunic by Melissa Wehrle

Needles: US 3, 5 and 7
Yarn: Valley Yarns Colrain Lace, ocean blue

This is definitely one of my favorite knits! I just love how it turned out! This is the second pattern I've knit by Melissa Wehrle. I really like all the clever little details she includes in her designs.

I added some length to the body of the piece. Mine is about 21 inches from CO to underarm. I also used five 5/8" buttons - I just like odd numbers for decorative elements.

I used just one 1/2 lb. cone of Colrain Lace for this piece, so it cost me less than $25 to make this great tunic! How can you beat that?! I chose the Colrain Lace because of its fiber content. It's 50% wool and 50% Tencel. The recommended yarn is 50% wool 50% silk. I love silk, but the Tencel (made from wood pulp cellulose) has silk-like qualities, e.g., feel, sheen and drape, at a much more economical price tag!

I did purchase two cones of Colrain Lace just in case. Since I have one full cone left, I'm considering Asami Kana's Chamomile Tunic.