Teddy Half Zip Sweater
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.
Yarn
Katia’s Nuvole held together with either Pro Lana's Basic Cotton or Performance's Genesis
Gauge and tools
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 (Nuvole and cotton threads held together).
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 cotton held together).
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).
Zipper
35 cm (13.8 inch) non-separating YKK zipper, or zipper of your choice; sample color used in “brass.”
Size guide and yarn requirements
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].
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]
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.
To fit bust Nuvole balls Basic Cotton balls Genesis balls XS
71cm
28in
8 9 10 S
81,5cm
32in
8 10 12 M
91,5cm
36in
9 10 12 L
101,5cm
40in
9 12 13 XL
112cm
44in
10 12 13 2XL
122cm
48in
11 13 15 3XL
132cm
52in
11 13 15 4XL
142cm
56in
11 14 16 5XL
152,5cm
60in
12 14 16