Ural Zip Jacket

The **Ural Zip Jacket** is worked from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you go and adjust the length if desired. Construction begins with the back, worked flat while shaping the shoulders with short rows for a natural fit. Stitches are then picked up for each shoulder, and the fronts are worked separately back and forth, with shaping created through increases. At the underarm, the fronts and back are joined, and the body is continued flat to the hem, where it is finished with ribbing. Sleeves are created by picking up stitches around the armholes and are worked in the round down to the cuffs. You can use double-pointed needles, the Magic Loop technique, or your preferred method. The collar is worked last from stitches picked up along the neckline, creating a structured, high neck. An inner facing is added along the zipper opening for a neat finish on the inside. The zipper is sewn in after blocking. **Size Guide** The Ural Zip Jacket is designed with approximately 40 cm [ 15¾ in ] of positive ease, meaning the finished garment is intended to be approximately 40 cm [ 15¾ in ] larger than your actual bust measurement. The fit is relaxed and oversized. The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 83-92 (93-100) 101-111 (112-122) cm [ 33–36¼ (36½–39¼) 39¾–43¾ (44–48) in ]. **Garment's bust circumference** 130 (139) 149 (160) cm [ 51¼ (54¾) 58¾ (63) in ] **Zipper length** 55 (55) 60 (60) cm [ approx. 21¾ (21¾) 23½ (23½) in ] **Gauge** 13 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 5.0 mm [US8] needle with yarn held double **Needles** 5.0 mm [US8] circular needles, 4.0 [US6] circular needles for ribbing **Yarn** 550 (600) 650 (700) g of Nordic Tweed by Infinity.design held double **OR** Sandnes Garn Fritids Garn **OR** Isager Yarn Aran Tweed **OR** Rowan Felted Tweed held double. *Jacket on the picture uses Nordic Tweed by Infinity.yarn in color 3061 held double.*