The Lil’ Zip Sweater is an intermediate drop shoulder sweater, with hollow rib details and a zipper neckline. This isn’t a good starter sweater, unless you’re adventurous, in which case there are plenty of videos and linked resources to help you learn! The sweater is knit from the top down; first the back is knit, stitches are picked up to create the front panels and shape the neckline, then the front and the back are joined in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up to create the sleeves.

Pattern Language: English

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 10 sizes. The dimensions are for the sweater circumference and the length from the top of the back to the bottom. When finding your size, I recommend measuring your bust and choosing a positive ease of 10-12” from your bust measurement.

Size 1
Width: 40”/102cm
Length: 24”/61cm

Size 2
Width: 42”/107cm
Length: 24”/61cm

Size 3
Width: 46”/117cm
Length: 24”/61cm

Size 4
Width: 50”/127cm
Length: 24”/61cm

Size 5
Width: 54”/137cm
Length: 25”/64cm

Size 6
Width: 58”/147cm
Length: 25”/64cm

Size 7
Width: 62”/158cm
Length: 25”/64cm

Size 8
Width: 66”/168cm
Length: 26”/67cm

Size 9
Width: 70”/178cm
Length: 26”/67cm

Size 10
Width: 74”/188cm
Length: 26”/67cm

Needles
4mm/US6 circular needles
5mm/US8 circular needles

Yarn
Isager Aran Tweed or a similar yarn to meet gauge, I recommend looking at https://yarnsub.com/ to see what yarns match!
For sizes 1-10 you’ll need approximately;

800, 850, 900, 950 (1000, 1100, 1200), 1300, 1400, 1500 m of Aran weight yarn 100g/160m. Mohair yarn.

For more images, check out the #lilzipsweater on Instagram!

Thank you to my test knitters!!

Photo credits to:
@mayhemfibercraft
@aloe.knits
@knitbysammie
@bybeacreations
@Lilcuppatea