Zipper Sweater Light – Junior The Zipper Sweater Light – Junior is worked seamlessly from the top down, creating a modern, comfortable sweater with a practical zip collar. Featuring classic raglan shaping and a neatly finished zipper placket, it is an ideal everyday knit for children and teenagers. The folded ribbed collar is worked first and knitted together before the yoke is shaped with raglan increases. The upper yoke is worked flat to create the front opening for the zipper, before joining to work the remainder of the yoke in the round. The body and sleeves are then worked seamlessly in the round. A facing is worked from resting stitches to enclose the zipper tape, allowing the zipper to be sewn neatly between two layers of knitting for a professional finish. The Zipper Sweater Light – Junior is designed with approx. 20 cm of positive ease. Before beginning your project, knit a swatch to ensure you achieve the correct gauge after washing. Sizes 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–10) 10–12 (12–14) 14–16 years Size Guide 3–4 yrs 4–5 yrs 5–6 yrs 6–7 yrs 7–8 yrs 8–10 yrs 10–12 yrs 12–14 yrs 14–16 yrs Designed to fit chest (cm) 56 57 59 62 64 72 78 80 85 Finished size (cm) 75 77 81 83 85 89 95 101 105 Length (cm)* 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 *Measured mid back excluding the collar. Yarn Requirements Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn 3–4 yrs 4–5 yrs 5–6 yrs 6–7 yrs 7–8 yrs 8–10 yrs 10–12 yrs 12–14 yrs 14–16 yrs Meterage (m) 546 637 728 728 819 910 1001 1092 1183 Double Sunday from Sandnes Garn 3–4 yrs 4–5 yrs 5–6 yrs 6–7 yrs 7–8 yrs 8–10 yrs 10–12 yrs 12–14 yrs 14–16 yrs Meterage (m) 546 637 728 728 819 910 1001 1092 1183 Needles 3 mm circular needle (80 cm) 3.5 mm circular needle (80 cm) 4 mm circular needles (40 cm, 60 cm and/or 80 cm) 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles (or use the Magic Loop technique) Gauge 20 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after washing and blocking. Construction Worked seamlessly from the top down. The folded collar is worked first before raglan increases shape the yoke. The upper yoke is worked flat to create the zipper opening, then joined to work the remainder in the round. The body and sleeves are worked in the round, and a facing is added to neatly enclose the zipper. Difficulty ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)
