Zeita (or Zeiţă, pronounced Z-EYTAH) is the Romanian word for Deity and the inspiration behind this textured colorwork cowl. Zeita is worked in the round from beginning to end, changing colors as indicated. The combination of fingering and sport-weight yarn creates a stunning texture with an embossed feel.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Veldt Merlino Singles, 90% superwash merino, 10% Belgian linen (366 meters /400 yards per 100g) or similar fingering weight yarn AND Veldt Handspun, a handspun thick and thin sport weight yarn (300 meters / 328 yards per 100g)

Sample uses:
MC: 100g in colourway Silver
C1: 162m / 177yds in colourway Log Cabin
C2: 162m /177yds in colourway Wild Lilies

This design was created for using the thick and thin textures of handspun yarn.

Needles: 3.25mm / US 3 (50cm/20 inch circular recommended)

Notions: wool needle
Gauge: 26st x 30 rows = 10cm /4” in stockinette st over colour work, after blocking.