Sizes
Women’s XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL

Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 101 (114) 124 (134) 141.5 (151.5) 161.5 (171.5) 179 cm 40.5 (45.5) 49.5 (53.5) 56.5 (60.5) 64.5 (68.5) 71.5 inches

Introduction
The Teddy Half Zip is a cozy and versatile staple for your comfiest season. Leading with texture, this sweater features two strands held together. Boucle creates texture while its counterpart creates structure. The raglan construction of this laid back sweater is highlighted with a deep zipper and a roomy fit. This sweater is worked from the top down with a folded collar that is sewn into place as it is worked, eliminating the need to pick up stitches around the collar. The back side of the zipper is double knit to ensure a smooth and comfortable fit. The arm and bottom hem edges are finished with a chunky rib stitch while holding two strands together.

Notes
Although this pattern recommends a 35 cm (13.8 inch) zipper, you may choose any size, and simply join in the round when appropriate for the length of your chosen zipper.

Techniques
Provisional cast-on, increasing, picking up stitches, knitting flat, backwards loop cast-on, knitting in the round, holding stitches, sewing stitches down, sewing zippers, tubular bind-off, blocking (wet, steam, or other).

Skill Level
Easy

Gauge
16 stitches and 23 rows in stockinette stitch over 10 cm (4 inches) on 4.5 mm (US Size 7) needles worked in the round, after blocking (sport weight “Curly” held together with DK weight “Amigo”).

21 stitches and 29 rows in rib stitch over 10 cm (4 inches) on 4.0 mm (US Size 5) needles worked in the round, after blocking (two strands of DK weight ‘Amigo’ held together).

Yarn
Hobbii’s sport weight “Curly” (59% Polyester, 29% Acrylic, 12% Nylon, 120 meters/131 yards per 50g skein) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 9 (9) 10 skeins; sample color used “Light Grey”

held together with:

Hobbii’s DK weight “Amigo” (100% Acrylic, 175 meters/191 yards per 50g skein) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 skeins; sample color used “Walnut”.

Note: I’m vegan, but you don’t have to be. Please feel free to knit with whatever you’d like, as all are welcome here. If you have questions regarding yarn substitutions, I recommend visiting the ‘Yarn Weight Calculator’ at ‘Github’ (link available in the “Pattern Support”). Kindly ensure you can meet the gauge before proceeding.

Zipper
35 cm (13.8 inch) non-separating YKK zipper, or zipper of your choice; sample color used in “brass.”

Needle Size
4.5 mm (US Size 7) 40 cm and 80-100 cm (24 inch and 32-40 inch) circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles used for the body).
4.0 mm (US Size 6) 40 cm and 80-100 cm (24 inch and 32-40 inch) circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (needles used for the rib neckline).
3.75 mm (US Size 5) 80-100 cm (32-40 inch) circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (needles used for the rib hem edges).

Optional: double pointed needles in the same sizes for working the arms, if working magic loop or another technique is not desired.

Notions
Tapestry needle, (8) stitch markers, stitch holder (scrap yarn or an extra interchangeable circular cord), (1) zipper, (1) sewing needle with like-color thread, thread in contrast color, pins or removable stitch holders, measuring tape, row counter (optional).

Size Guide
The Teddy Half Zip is designed to have 29-32 cm (11.5-12.75 inches) of positive ease at the bust, meaning it is meant to be 29-32 cm (11.5-12.75 inches) larger than your bust circumference. I recommend taking your bust circumference into consideration to find the best size for you. The sizes XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71 (81.5) 91.5 (101.5) 112 (122) 132 (142) 152.5 cm 28 (32) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60 inches. The measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern.

Before starting, please kindly measure the largest part of your bust to determine your best size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm (36 inches), you should knit size M. Size M has a bust circumference of 124 cm (49.5 inches).

If you are between sizes, or do not prefer an oversized fit, I recommend sizing down.