Zip It! Sweater

This is an advanced beginner / intermediate raglan quarter zip, knit in stockinette stitch. The yoke is worked first, including German Short Rows, and then the arms are separated from the body. The collar is worked back and forth while the body and arms are worked in the round. Stitches are picked up at the collar to create a backing for the zip. A zip is then sewn in. This pattern includes 20 cm of positive ease. For a less oversized fit, consider using finer yarn or sizing down. **Techniques used:** 1 x 1 Rib Cable cast on/ long tail cast on 2 x 1 ribbing Stockinette stitch Switching needle size M1R (Make 1 Right) M1L (Make 1 Left) K2tog (Knit 2 Together) SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit) Picking up stitches Ruke cast off / stretchy cast off Backwards loop cast on Sewing a zipper German Short Rows Travelling loop (optional) **Gauge:** 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4") stockinette stitch, before blocking, on 4.5 mm needles. Reaching gauge is very important to ensure the correct fit of the garment. **Yarn:** Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, 100% Merino Wool, 50 g, 125 m (137 yds) or anything with similar yardage / worsted weight. **Colour used:** Pomegranate **Good substitution:** DROPS Puna, DROPS Cotton Merion, Rowan Norwegian Wool, Rowan Alpaca Soft DK. **Yardage:** XS: 966 m / 1058 yds S: 1125 m / 1233 yds M: 1256 m / 1376 yds L: 1441 m / 1579 yds XL: 1597 m / 1750 yds 2XL: 1799 m / 1961 yds 3XL: 1963 m / 2152 yds 4XL: 2126 m / 2330 yds **Materials:** 4.5 mm needles / US 7 for the body and 20 cm cable (to make 40 cm interchangeable needles)/ circular needles for the arms 4 mm needles / US 6 for ribbing Darning needle for bind off and weaving ends Tape measure 9 stitch markers 2 x cables / waste yarn for holding stitches 20 cm zip Sewing needle Matching thread Pins (to pin zip in place)