Hearty enough for your outdoor activities and stylish enough for the lodge. Inspired by the love for alpaca wool and a good zipper, this simple classy sweater was designed with warmth and rustic appeal in mind. The extra-long neck line is so cozy to snuggle up with, while a zipper adds practical versatility.
The Alpaca Zip Pullover is worked flat from the yoke to the underarm, then worked in the round for the bottom half and for the arms. The neck line and sleeve are knit extra long to accommodate a double knit effect and a zipper is sewn into the front opening. This sweater is the perfect companion for any occasion.
This sweater has not made it through all the stages of testing.

Yarn
Approximately
1621 (1714, 1810, 1900, 1995, 2040, 2131, 2224, 2319, 2411)yds / 1482 (1567, 1655, 1737, 1824, 1865, 1949, 2034, 2120, 2205) meters of DK or light worsted weight yarn. Original pattern uses Berroco Ultra Alpaca in color way 6277.

Needles
US 5 size 3.75 mm
US 7size 4.5 mm circular and straights

Gauge
21 stitches and 25 rows on 4 inch stockinette stitch swatch using larger needle size.

Measurements
Chest circumference: 40 (42, 45, 48, 50, 52, 55, 57, 59, 62) ” / 102 (107, 114, 122, 127, 132, 140, 145, 150, 157) cm
Best if worn with 2-4” positive ease. Picture shows 4” positive ease.

Notions
Stitch markers, zipper, needle, embroidery thread,
Zipper size (approximately): 10 (10, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5)” / 25 (25, 27, 27, 27, 27, 29, 29, 29, 29) cm