Zoom Loom Zigzag Scarf
By Denise Renee Grace
This simple scarf—suitable for a first-time Zoom Loom weaver—uses sportweight wool. This type of yarn is a good choice for a first project because of its elasticity and weight. The finished scarf measures 7.5" wide x 65" long.
What You'll Need
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Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport, 1 skein each of Bougainvillea, Lemongrass, Turquoise Wonder, and Snow. You’ll need 80 yards of the first three colors and small amounts of Snow to stitch squares together.
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Zoom Loom
Directions
Weave 30 squares—10 each of Bougainvillea, Lemongrass, and Turquoise Wonder. Sew in all tails.
Sew squares together in pairs, using Snow:
5 sets of Lemongrass and Bougainvillea
5 sets of Turquoise Wonder and Lemongrass
5 sets of Bougainvillea and Turquoise Wonder
Sew pairs together as shown in the diagram, offsetting the pairs by half a square. Arrange pairs in any order you wish or follow the sequence shown here.Gently hand wash the scarf in warm water and a small amount of soap, agitating to lightly full. Rinse and lay flat to dry. Steam press as needed.