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.

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