Pattern description from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts: “Handknit sweaters for men present a constant challenge. Not only are men hard to design for, their sweaters can be so big that they take forever to finish! This sweater is knit using a chunky wool and is made in one piece, in order to keep the knitting moving quickly. The red zipper, a modern touch, provides an element of color and fun while still keeping the sweater looking masculine. It also gives a man the option of wearing the sweater open if he’s the type that gets hot easily.”

Finished Measurements:

• Chest: 39.5 (42, 46.5, 51)“ (100.5 [106.5, 118, 129.5] cm).
• Length from lower edge to shoulder: 24 (25, 26, 27)“ (61, [63.5, 66, 68.5] cm).
• Sleeve length from wrist to underarm: 18.5 (19, 20, 21)“ (47 [48.5, 51, 53.5] cm).

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay (100% handspun kettle-dyed wool: 137 yards [125 meters] / 100 grams): #37 thrush (dark brown), 8 (9, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles: One 40” (100-cm) circular needle size US 9 (5.5 mm). One 24” (60-cm) circular needle size US 9 (5.5 mm). One 16” (40-cm) circular needle size US 9 (5.5 mm). Change needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, removable stitch markers or safety pins, stitch holders, red plastic separating zipper 25 (26, 27, 28)“ (63.5 [66, 68.5, 71] cm) long, sharp-pointed sewing needle, thread to match zipper, sewing pins.