This Sweater/Jacket can be made for either a man or a woman. It is knit in the double knit style which makes it reversible. You will need a reversible zipper that is easiest found online. When knitting with double knit you are knitting in stitch pairs. 16 pairs is equal to 32 stitches. Choose a zipper before finishing your project so that you can knit the length to fit the zipper you have chosen.