Zen Variations is a collection of sweaters embracing the idea of knitting as a physical mediation. Each sweater begins in the same way; with a top-down, set-in sleeve construction, and then develops with variations on the theme of Zen. Each pattern has a simple, clean design to showcase the beauty of the yarn.

The printed Zen Variations booklet is available from the EastLondonKnit Etsy shop.

YAMA is a Japanese word for ‘mountain’. The cardigan features a
flattering cross-over style, using 2 snaps/press studs for closure, a
cropped length, deep rib hem, and contrast-colour sleeves.

The two colour version is in Acadia colourways Kelp and Granite.

The grey version is in Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport, colourway Light Grey Heather.

Yama uses DK weight yarn, approximately:

305 (325, 345, 365, 380, 400)(430, 445, 470, 485, 510) total grams

170 (180, 195, 205, 215, 225)(240, 250, 265, 270, 285) MC grams
135 (145, 150, 160, 165, 175)(190, 195, 205, 215, 225) CC grams

490 (525, 570, 595, 625, 655)(700, 725, 770, 785, 830) MC yards
395 (420, 435, 465, 480, 510)(550, 570, 595, 625, 655) CC yards

450 (480, 520, 545, 570, 600)(640, 665, 705, 720, 760) MC metres
360 (385, 400, 425, 440, 465)(505, 520, 545, 570, 600) CC metres