Dagmar Zipper Sweater Man - PetiteKnit knitting pattern

The Dagmar Zipper Sweater for Men is worked top-down in a textured pattern. First, the upper back section is worked. Then, the shoulders are made from picked-up stitches at the top of the back. The body is knitted in the round on circular needles. Stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves, which are then worked downwards in the round. Finally, a ribbed neckline and double-knit edges are added where the zipper is attached.

First, knit a gauge swatch to determine the right needle size for you. Feel free to make your gauge swatch following the chart in the pattern.

Size guide

The Dagmar Zipper Sweater You should have a freedom of movement ( positive ease ) of around 20 cm in relation to your chest measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a chest measurement of 86-91 (91-96) 96-101 (101-107) 107-113 (113-119) 119-124 (124-132) 132-144 cm. The measurements of the finished sweater can be found on the front page. Measure yourself first before you start knitting to find the size that fits you best. If your chest measurement (or the widest part of your body) measures 105 cm, you should choose size L. A sweater in size Size L has a chest circumference of 125 cm and would have a positive ease of 20 cm. Size charts can be found here .

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Chest circumference sweater: 111 (115) 120 (125) 132 (136) 141 (149) 158 cm

Length: 68 (70) 71 (72) 74 (75) 77 (78) 79 cm (centered on the back excl. neckband)

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows in textured pattern on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm, after washing and blocking

Recommended needles: Circular knitting needle 4.5 mm (40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm), Circular knitting needle 4 mm (60, 80 and/or 100 cm), Circular knitting needle 3.5 mm (60 or 80 cm), Circular knitting needle 3 mm (60 or 80 cm), Double pointed needles 3 mm and 4 mm

Material: Suggestion 1: 900 (1000) 1000 (1100) 1100 (1200) 1200 (1200) 1300 g Hjelholt Triple from Hjelholt Uldspinderi (100 g = 165 m)

Suggestion 2: 850 (900) 900 (950) 1000 (1050) 1050-1100 (1100) 1150 g Peer Gynt from Sandnes yarn (50 g = 91 m) or 750 (800) 850 (900) 950 (950) 1000 (1000) 1050 g Peruvian from Filcolana (50 g = 100 m) together with 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (500) 500-550 g Tynn Peer Gynt from Sandnes yarn (50 g = 205 m) or 225 (250) 250 (250-275) 275 (275) 300 (300) 300 g Alva by Filcolana (25 g = 175 m)

Zipper 4 mm, 23 cm

Difficulty level : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)