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 complete Zen Variations Collection is available as an ebook here.

KAIZEN is a Japanese word for ‘continuous improvement’. It features a traditional cardigan shape, with 4 pockets, and Garter stitch collar and pocket flaps.

Acadia is a DK weight yarn. Kaizen uses approximately:

355 (375, 400, 420, 440, 465)(495, 510, 540, 560, 585) grams
1035 (1095, 1165, 1220, 1280, 1350)(1440, 1480, 1570, 1630, 1700) yards
945 (1000, 1065, 1115, 1170, 1235)(1315, 1355, 1435, 1490, 1555) meters