Zipper Sweater Light Man Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Zipper Sweater Light Man — 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 | 86–91 | 111 | 67 |
| S | 91–96 | 117 | 67 |
| M | 96–101 | 121 | 69 |
| L | 101–107 | 127 | 70 |
| XL | 107–113 | 133 | 70 |
| 2XL | 113–119 | 139 | 72 |
| 3XL | 119–124 | 145 | 75 |
| 4XL | 124–132 | 153 | 76 |
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 | 1365 |
| S | 1456 |
| M | 1547 |
| L | 1638 |
| XL | 1729 |
| 2XL | 1820 |
| 3XL | 1911 |
| 4XL | 1911 |
Converted from the designer’s stated amounts at 91 m per 50 g. Use one strand; do not double the table.
Approved shop alternative
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, worked single-stranded. Use the same metre amounts above as length-based estimates, calculated from the original allowance at 91 m per 50 g. Double Sunday is 108 m per 50 g, so this is not a gram-for-gram replacement. Consumption has not been test-knitted; check washed stitch and row gauge, drape and collar stability before ordering.
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.
Complete your project
Add a compatible PetiteKnit 35 cm zip in Dove Grey, or choose Navy, Chocolate Brown, Sand or Black to suit your yarn.
KnitPro Zing interchangeable needle tips include the suggested 3 mm, 3.5 mm and 4 mm sizes. Pair them with compatible cables for the required circular lengths; tips and cables are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much ease would size L give a 103 cm chest?
Its finished chest is 127 cm, giving 24 cm of extra room. The design aims for approximately 20 cm positive ease; use the finished measurements to judge your preferred fit.
Can I use Double Sunday instead of Peer Gynt?
The shop-approved alternative is single-stranded Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. It gives a different fabric; match the washed stitch and row gauge and check drape and collar stability. Allowance planning is an estimate, not test-knitted consumption.
How is the zip finished on the inside?
A knitted facing encloses the zip between two layers. Sew it in by hand or machine. The required zip is 35 cm long and 6 mm wide.