Dagmar Zipper Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Dagmar Zipper Sweater
The Dagmar Zipper Sweater is worked from the top down in cable and textured patterns.
First, the back yoke is worked flat and shaped with increases. Each shoulder is then worked separately from stitches picked up along the top of the back yoke and joined to form the front yoke. The body is worked in the round, and sleeves are worked in the round from stitches picked up along the armholes.
At the end, a ribbed neck edge is worked, along with double-knitted front bands where the zipper is installed.
Begin by knitting a swatch to determine the correct needle size for the textured pattern.
The sweater is designed with approx. 26 cm of positive ease for an oversized fit.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Designed to fit bust circumference:
75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust circumference (cm) | 107 | 111 | 116 | 120 | 125 | 132 | 138 | 145 | 149 | 158 |
| Length (cm)* | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 73 |
*Measured mid back excluding neck edge.
Designed with approx. 26 cm of positive ease.
Yarn Requirements
Suggestion 1
Hjelholt Triple (100 g = 165 m)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 1,320 | 1,320–1,485 | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1,485–1,650 | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1,815 | 1,815 |
Suggestion 2
Peer Gynt (50 g = 91 m)
held together with Alpakka Følgetråd or Alva
Peer Gynt
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 1,183 | 1,274 | 1,365 | 1,456 | 1,456 | 1,547 | 1,638 | 1,638 | 1,729 | 1,729 |
Alpakka Følgetråd (50 g = 400 m)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 1,200 | 1,200–1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
OR Alva (25 g = 175 m)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 1,225 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400–1,575 | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
Notions
Zipper, 23 cm
Needles
Circular needles:
4.5 mm (40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm)
4 mm (60, 80 and/or 100 cm)
3.5 mm (60 or 80 cm)
3 mm (60 or 80 cm)
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm and 4 mm
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
18 stitches × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in textured pattern after wash and blocking
Construction
• Worked top down
• Back yoke worked flat with shaping
• Shoulders worked separately and joined
• Body worked in the round
• Sleeves picked up and worked in the round
• Cable and textured stitch pattern
• Ribbed neckline
• Double-knitted front edges
• Zipper closure
Skill Level
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Advanced – suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with cables, texture patterns, and zipper installation.