Zick Zack Sweater

This elegant top-down raglan sweater features delicate lace in a striking zigzag pattern along the sleeves, adding a touch of femininity and texture. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, it allows you to easily adjust the length of both the body and sleeves to your preference. With the suggested yarn, you'll create a lightweight yet cozy sweater—perfect for layering through breezy spring days and crisp autumn evenings. A timeless piece that blends comfort and style effortlessly! **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 Circumference of the finished sweater: 96 (103) 111 (119) 126 (133) 140 cm 37 (41) 44 (47) 50 (53) 56 ‘‘ Pick a size with 10-15cm (4 - 6‘‘) positive ease **Gauge** 17,5 STS x 24 Rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette st With 4 mm needles, or with needles meet the gauge. Holding double **Yarn** Original yarn: cumulus @garnawool -300m/25g held double approx. 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) 8 skein of cumulus 300m/25g yardage: 1500m (1600m) 1700m (1850m) 1950m (2150)m 2300m), if you find a yarn, which can be knitted with single thread, than you need just the half of the mentioned yardage. **yarn alternatives** You can use silk mohair (also held double) fingering weight yarn & silk mohair any other yarn which meets the gauge. **Needles** Collar & Hem: 3,5mm circular needle or dpn Body & Sleeve: 4 mm circular needle **Notions** 9-11 stitch markers scrap yarn or st holder tapestry needle This pattern isn’t the easiest, and the stitch can be a bit challenging for absolute beginners. But with some patience and persistence, it’s definitely manageable and completing it will be a rewarding experience. **needed skills** * long tail cast on * Italian bind off * P2tog * P2tog tbl * yarn over * stocknette stitch * increasing stitches at the raglan * picking up sts from the cast on edge * cable cast on * backward loop cast on * reading charts The first release will be in German, English, French and Danish. Happy knitting! Lucy