Zipper Sweater Light Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Zipper Sweater Light Junior — 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 (years) | To fit chest (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4 | 56 | 75 | 40 |
| 4–5 | 57 | 77 | 42 |
| 5–6 | 59 | 81 | 44 |
| 6–7 | 62 | 83 | 46 |
| 7–8 | 64 | 85 | 48 |
| 8–10 | 72 | 89 | 50 |
| 10–12 | 78 | 95 | 52 |
| 12–14 | 80 | 101 | 54 |
| 14–16 | 85 | 105 | 56 |
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, 60 and/or 80 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 (years) | Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| 3–4 | 546 |
| 4–5 | 637 |
| 5–6 | 728 |
| 6–7 | 728 |
| 7–8 | 819 |
| 8–10 | 910 |
| 10–12 | 1001 |
| 12–14 | 1092 |
| 14–16 | 1183 |
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
Should I choose a size by age alone?
Use the measured chest first. For example, size 5–6 measures 81 cm around and gives 22 cm ease on a 59 cm chest. Adjust the length to suit the child when their measurements differ from the age guide.
Does Light Junior need a mohair companion?
No. Its designer option is a single strand of Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, at 20 stitches × 28 rows per 10 cm. The heavier Junior is a separate pattern.