Zipper Sweater Light Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Zipper Sweater Light — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
Knit a half-zip sweater from the top down. A folded rib collar leads into a raglan yoke worked first in rows for the zip opening, then in the round. Body and sleeves continue in the round; a knitted facing encloses the zip for a tidy finish inside.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 20 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 107 | 59 |
| S | 85–90 | 113 | 59 |
| M | 90–95 | 117 | 60 |
| L | 95–100 | 121 | 60 |
| XL | 100–110 | 129 | 61 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 137 | 61 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 145 | 62 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 151 | 62 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 161 | 63 |
Length is measured mid back, excluding the collar.
Gauge, needles and skill
Gauge: 20 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm, after washing and blocking.
Needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm circulars: 80 cm; 4 mm circulars: 40 and 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles, or Magic Loop.
Notion: One 35 cm zip, 6 mm wide.
Designer difficulty: 4 out of 5. For knitters comfortable with shaping, knitting in the round, a folded collar and sewing in a zip.
Stocked designer yarn
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, worked single-stranded.
| Size | Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1183 |
| S | 1183–1274 |
| M | 1274 |
| L | 1365 |
| XL | 1456 |
| 2XL | 1638 |
| 3XL | 1729 |
| 4XL | 1729 |
| 5XL | 1820 |
Converted from the designer’s stated amounts at 91 m per 50 g. Use one strand; do not double the table.
Wash and block a swatch, match both stitch and row gauge, and check the fabric. Allow extra for swatching or length changes and round up to complete sale units.
Frequently asked questions
What does 20 cm of positive ease mean for size S?
Size S measures 113 cm around. On a 90 cm bust that gives 23 cm of extra room, close to the intended relaxed fit. Compare your measurement with the finished table before choosing.
Is the entire sweater knitted in the round?
The raglan yoke starts back and forth to leave the front zip opening, then joins in the round. The body and sleeves continue in the round, and a separate knitted facing encloses the zip.
Can I use the heavier Zipper Sweater yarn table?
No. Light uses one strand of Peer Gynt at 20 stitches per 10 cm. The heavier design has a different gauge and can use Peer Gynt with mohair. Follow this Light table.