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Cardigan "Zip Me Up Cardigan" Knitting Pattern

Product description

The Zip Me Up Cardigan is a classic raglan cardigan with a zipper. The cardigan is worked seamless from the top down. The shoulders are formed by raglan increases and german short rows in the neck.
There are two versions described in this pattern:
Version 1 v1: ¾ sleeves
Version 2 v2: long sleeves and pockets
The versions can be combined. All steps are described in this pattern.
There’s a video tutorial available that shows how to sew on the zipper.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

You should be able to:

  • knit
  • purl
  • knit in rows
  • knit in rounds
  • work short rows (explained in the pattern)
  • sew on a zipper (pattern includes a video tutorial on how to sew on the zipper)

The pattern includes detailed instructions for both versions (with long sleeves and pockets and with 3/4 sleeves).

Level: Easy / Intermediate

Size Information

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)

Bust Circumference:
75 (80) 85 (90) 95 (100) 105 (110) 115 (120) 125 (130) cm
If you are in between two sizes, choose the larger size. The pattern includes a positive ease of 5 cm for each size.

Width of Cardigan:
approx. 40 (42.5) 45 (47.5) 50 (52.5) 55 (57.5) 60 (62.5) 65 (67.5) cm
measured under the arms (widest part)

Length of Cardigan:
approx. 60 (60) 60 (60) 60 (60) 60 (60) 65 (65) 65 (65) cm
measured from neck to waistband
Please note: You should budget for more yarn if you would like to knit a longer version. You should also take into account that you would need a longer zipper.

Materials List

Materials:
circular needles 4 mm and 3,25 mm (80 cm),
DPNs (or shorter circular needles) 4 mm and 3,25 mm,
tapestry needle, stitch markers, additional needle cables (or scrap yarn), 1 divisible zipper (60 cm or 65 cm – depending on the size)

Yarn suggestion:
„CozyDeluxeDK“ by RosyGarn
225 m / 100 g (509.62 yds / 3.53 oz) 85 % wool, 15 % nylon

Gauge:
20 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm
in stockinette stitch with needle size 4 mm

Yarn quantity v1:
4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) skeins

Yarn quantity v2:
5 (5) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (7) skeins

Meterage v1:
700 (750) 790 (840) 890 (930) 970 (1030) 1160 (1200) 1260 (1300) m

Meterage v2:
920 (970) 1020 (1070) 1120 (1170) 1230 (1270) 1400 (1460) 1510 (1570) m

Alternative yarn:
Sandnes Double Sunday

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Author: knithagoras
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Product description

The Zip Me Up Cardigan is a classic raglan cardigan with a zipper. The cardigan is worked seamless from the top down. The shoulders are formed by raglan increases and german short rows in the neck.
There are two versions described in this pattern:
Version 1 v1: ¾ sleeves
Version 2 v2: long sleeves and pockets
The versions can be combined. All steps are described in this pattern.
There’s a video tutorial available that shows how to sew on the zipper.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

You should be able to:

  • knit
  • purl
  • knit in rows
  • knit in rounds
  • work short rows (explained in the pattern)
  • sew on a zipper (pattern includes a video tutorial on how to sew on the zipper)

The pattern includes detailed instructions for both versions (with long sleeves and pockets and with 3/4 sleeves).

Level: Easy / Intermediate

Size Information

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)

Bust Circumference:
75 (80) 85 (90) 95 (100) 105 (110) 115 (120) 125 (130) cm
If you are in between two sizes, choose the larger size. The pattern includes a positive ease of 5 cm for each size.

Width of Cardigan:
approx. 40 (42.5) 45 (47.5) 50 (52.5) 55 (57.5) 60 (62.5) 65 (67.5) cm
measured under the arms (widest part)

Length of Cardigan:
approx. 60 (60) 60 (60) 60 (60) 60 (60) 65 (65) 65 (65) cm
measured from neck to waistband
Please note: You should budget for more yarn if you would like to knit a longer version. You should also take into account that you would need a longer zipper.

Materials List

Materials:
circular needles 4 mm and 3,25 mm (80 cm),
DPNs (or shorter circular needles) 4 mm and 3,25 mm,
tapestry needle, stitch markers, additional needle cables (or scrap yarn), 1 divisible zipper (60 cm or 65 cm – depending on the size)

Yarn suggestion:
„CozyDeluxeDK“ by RosyGarn
225 m / 100 g (509.62 yds / 3.53 oz) 85 % wool, 15 % nylon

Gauge:
20 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm
in stockinette stitch with needle size 4 mm

Yarn quantity v1:
4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) skeins

Yarn quantity v2:
5 (5) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (7) skeins

Meterage v1:
700 (750) 790 (840) 890 (930) 970 (1030) 1160 (1200) 1260 (1300) m

Meterage v2:
920 (970) 1020 (1070) 1120 (1170) 1230 (1270) 1400 (1460) 1510 (1570) m

Alternative yarn:
Sandnes Double Sunday

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October 25, 2022
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