Zip Me Jacket
The Zip Me Jacket is a cardigan with a zipper, a high neck in twisted rib and a clean look that goes with everything. The recommended yarn is wool held together with silk mohair, for a soft finish and plenty of warmth.
This is the pattern for learning to steek. The jacket is knit in the round like a sweater, then you sew over the steek stitches with a sewing machine, cut it open and sew in the zipper. Every step is explained in detail with photos, so it's less scary than it sounds.
It's knit from the top down, so you can adjust the length of the body and sleeves. Sizes XS to XXL.
This grey version is knitted with one strand of Sandnes Garn Sunday and one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair held together.
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Held together
Sandnes Garn Sunday
Pearl Grey
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
Pearl Grey
The Zip Me Jacket is a cardigan with a zipper, a high neck in twisted rib and a clean look that goes with everything. The recommended yarn is wool held together with silk mohair, for a soft finish and plenty of warmth.
This is the pattern for learning to steek. The jacket is knit in the round like a sweater, then you sew over the steek stitches with a sewing machine, cut it open and sew in the zipper. Every step is explained in detail with photos, so it's less scary than it sounds.
It's knit from the top down, so you can adjust the length of the body and sleeves. Sizes XS to XXL.
This grey version is knitted with one strand of Sandnes Garn Sunday and one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair held together.
The Zip Me Jacket is worked top down, so it is easy to adjust the length of the body and sleeves to fit your body. The jacket is worked in the round like a sweater, with steek stitches at the center front. At the end, you sew over the steek stitches with a sewing machine, cut the jacket open and sew in the zipper. The pattern has detailed descriptions and pictures for every step.
First the back piece is worked, then stitches are picked up for each shoulder. The shoulders are worked separately with short rows, decreases and increases that shape the neckline, then joined to form the front piece. The front and back pieces are joined under the sleeves, and the body is worked in the round. The sleeves are worked in the round from stitches picked up around the armhole, and the neckline is worked back and forth in twisted ribbing from stitches picked up along the neckline opening.
About this version
This cardigan is knitted in Sandnes Garn Sunday and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in Pearl Grey.
Ingrid is wearing size M, is 167 cm and has a bust measurement of approx. 86 cm.
Digital pattern – all sizes included
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Sunday (50 g = 235 m)
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) g
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (25 g = 212 m)
125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (200) g
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Gauge
21 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 4 mm. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Buttons
Matching buttons or zipper – it's not included.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XS | 80–85 | 101 | 47 |
S | 85–90 | 107 | 47 |
M | 90–95 | 113 | 47 |
L | 95–105 | 122 | 52 |
XL | 105–115 | 131 | 52 |
XXL | 115–125 | 141 | 52 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure yourself at the widest point of your chest to find your chest measurement and see what your recommended size is. If you want a more oversized look, you can go up a size. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one.
Bust circumference: The jacket is knitted with approximately 15–25 cm positive ease, depending on the size.
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckline ribbing.
