Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Zipper Sweater is worked from the top down on circular needles. First work the top of the back, then the shoulders, then the neckline and finally the body. Work the sleeves in the round. Rib edges are worked along the cuff and the body.
Work the neckline in double knitting and sew the zipper.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements :
75-80 (81-86) 87-92 (93-98) 99-104 (105-110) cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
MEASUREMENTS
The Zipper Sweater is designed to have approx. 10 to 38 cm of positive ease depending of the size. Meaning the fit should be 10 to 38 cm larger in circumference than your actual bust measurements (see diagram page 8).
Pictures above: Size M, chest circumference 90 cm.
GAUGE
After blocking: 21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm stockinette stitch on needle size 4 mm
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
The Basket weave stitch is difficult to count below is a diagram of my gauge before blocking:
YARN AND MATERIALS
Approx. 550 (600) 600 (650) 650 (700) g of Friends Wool from HOBBII (50 g = 100 m)
Colors: OFF WHITE n°02, EMERALD n°105
For all sizes, count 1 ball of Emerald more than Off white (ex: XS = 6 balls of Emerald, 5 balls of Off White)
Circular needles 3 mm (80 cm) – for the neckline
Circular needles 3.5 mm (60 and/or 80 cm) – for ribbing along the cuffs
Circular needles 3.75 mm (80 and/or 100 cm) – for ribbing along the body
Circular needles 4 mm (80 and/or 100 cm) – body
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm – optional
Zipper ‘’ Laiton Antique ‘’Black 45 cm from HOBBII
Tapestry needle
STRIPES
16 rows = 6 cm color A: Emerald
16 rows = 6 cm color B: Off white
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Stockinette stitch back and forth
Stockinette stitch in the round
Double stockinette stitch
Rib (k1, p1)
Increases (M1R – M1L -DK INC)
Tubular bind off
DIFFICULTY
Advanced
LANGUAGES
English
French
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
