The Zigzag Cardigan in Hot House
Sharp chevrons ripple across the body in cascading waves of colour. Every stitch is placed by hand — the natural rhythm of wool means yours will be utterly unique. Wear the zigzag, own the room.
A real Gigante Cardigan, handknitted by us in Hot House, in super chunky Corriedale. Yours knits to the same pattern and the same colours. The last image is the colour sketch.
Your instant PDF includes
- Full-colour chart + clear, row-by-row written instructions
- All four sizes (XS–L) in the one file — knit any of them
- Yarn quantities worked out for your chosen colourway
- Step-by-step construction & assembly guide
- Instant download + free lifetime updates
Your gauge
How big your stitches come out — it drives the sizes below. Measure your own swatch if you can.
Gigante Default (3.2 × 2.0) · 3.0 × 3.0 · 4.0 × 4.0
Pick your fit · Pick your size
Your PDF includes all four sizes — picking one tailors your guide and yarn quantities.
Cropped — Standard length
- XS — 51cm width · 44cm length · ~102cm worn chest
- S — 58cm width · 46cm length · ~115cm worn chest
- M — 64cm width · 48cm length · ~128cm worn chest
- L — 70cm width · 50cm length · ~141cm worn chest
Regular — A longer cut
- XS — 51cm width · 52cm length · ~102cm worn chest
- S — 58cm width · 56cm length · ~115cm worn chest
- M — 64cm width · 60cm length · ~128cm worn chest
- L — 70cm width · 64cm length · ~141cm worn chest
What knitters say
Pattern came instantly, wool came so quickly, and the customer service is amazing. Michalene
A professionally made tutorial that met all my expectations — and Fernando’s quick to answer any questions. Debi
The instructions are easy to follow and the designs are just beautiful — fantastic value for money. Ann Maria
Splendid yarn, a joy to work with — and Fernando went out of his way to get me an extra ball in time for my daughter’s birthday. Lucy