Awesome Blossom Zip Hoodie

The Awesome Blossom Zip Hoodie is a fresh addition to the [Awesome Blossom collection][1]. This bulky-weight version works up quickly and features a full-length zipper, cargo-style patch pockets, and two length options. You can also easily customize the design by making it cropped, extending the length, or skipping the hood altogether. A brand-new shoulder and sleeve construction creates a naturally curved fit while reducing underarm bulk for extra comfort. The pattern includes both knit and crochet finishing options for the cuffs, hem, and neckband, so you can choose what works best for you. Whether you’ve already made the original button-front [Awesome Blossom Hoodie][2] in worsted weight, or you’re discovering the series for the first time... I hope this zip hoodie becomes your new go-to layer. **FORMAT & LANGUAGES:** • English • PDF, 23 pages and 5.9 MB (mobile devices friendly) **CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:** • Intermediate • Chain, slip stitch, surface slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, back/front post double crochet, joining motifs, working in rows and in the round. **SIZES / Body Measurements:** • XS: Bust 28" – 30" (71 – 76 cm) • S: Bust 32" – 34" (81.5 – 86.5 cm) • M: Bust 36" – 38" (91.5 – 96.5 cm) • L: Bust 40" – 42" (101.5 – 106.5 cm) • XL: Bust 44" – 46" (112 – 117 cm) • 2XL: Bust 48" – 50" (122 – 127 cm) **FINISHED Garment Circumference:** 37 1⁄2" (39 1⁄2", 42", 46 1⁄2", 49", 51") / 99.5 (100.5, 106.5, 118, 124.6, 128.5) cm **STYLES:** • Short - 22" (56 cm) • Long - 27" (68.5 cm) **YARN :** Bulky weight yarn of your choice — wool, acrylic, or a blend with approximately 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g. I used Noro Tsuido for the speckled long hoodie, my handspun yarn for the solid short hoodie, and Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky for the cropper version. **Main Color:** • Short — 990 (1040, 1100, 1160, 1220, 1290) m / 1083 (1137, 1203, 1269, 1334, 1411) yds • Long — 1170 (1230, 1290, 1350, 1440, 1530) m / 1280 (1345, 1411, 1476, 1575, 1673) yds **Contrasting Color:** • Short — 420 (440, 450, 470, 480, 500) m / 459 (481, 492, 514, 525, 547) yds • Long — 440 (450, 470, 480, 500, 540) m / 481 (492, 514, 525, 547, 591) yds **Combined Meterage / Yardage / Weight:** • Short — 1410 (1470, 1550, 1620, 1700, 1790) m / 1542 (1608, 1695, 1772, 1859, 1958) yds / 940 (980, 1030, 1080, 1130, 1190) g • Long — 1610 (1680, 1760, 1830, 1940, 2070) m / 1761 (1837, 1925, 2001, 2122, 2264) / 1070 (1120, 1170, 1220, 1290, 1380) g **NOTIONS:** • Crochet hooks: 6 mm (J/10) for the body and 5.5 mm (I/9) for the ribbing if you choose the crochet ribbing option • Knitting needles: 5.5 mm (US 9), 40" (100 cm) circular needles for ribbing, using the magic loop method for smaller circumferences (or a set of DPNs in the same size) • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Sewing thread for attaching zipper • Zipper: 20"–22" (50–55 cm) for the short hoodie, or 24"–26" (60–65 cm) for the long hoodie; I recommend purchasing the zipper after your hoodie is finished and blocked so you can match it to the final measurements **GAUGE:** • Basic Gauge — 12 dc x 7 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) • Granny Stitch — 4 clusters = 4 1⁄2" (11.5 cm); 7 rows = 4" (10 cm) [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#designer-link=ira-rott&query=Awesome%20Blossom&sort=date&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/awesome-blossom-hoodie