Zig Zag Along Pullover - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Zig Zag Along Pullover - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Name: Zig Zag Along Pullover - Knitting Pattern (PDF)
Brand: Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
SKU: AS-057
Price: 7.35 USD
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Whether you are a first time colorwork knitter or this is your 20th colorwork, the Zig Zag Pullover is an easy-to-wear pullover. This pattern features a hybrid circular-raglan construction to put fabric just where you need it after the colorwork is complete.

The finished sweater has an oversized sweatshirt-like fit. Even though I love styling it with a pleated skirt, it would be equally stylish with jeans or leggings. This pattern also features a free hat pattern as a companion, which can be used to achieve gauge.

You can find the free hat pattern to use for a usable swatch here.

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Zig Zag Along Pullover - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Pattern Details

Yarn Selection

Use a worsted weight yarn that has bloom to create a cohesive fabric in colorwork. We used Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (270 yards / 250 meters / 100g / 100% French and Portuguese merino woolen spun yarn).

Yardage

MC (Main Color):

4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8) balls of Gilliatt in the colorway Sel

OR 1075 (1175, 1275, 1375) (1500, 1650, 1750) (1850, 2000, 2075) yards / 975 (1075, 1150, 1250) (1375, 1500, 1600) (1675, 1825, 1900) meters of worsted weight yarn.

CC (Contrast Colors)

1 ball each of Gilliatt in the colorway Argile (CC 1), Dore (CC 2), and Caramel (CC 3).

OR 35 (35, 35, 40) (40, 40, 45) (45, 45, 45) yards / 30 (30, 30, 35) (35, 35, 40) (40, 40, 40) meters of each colorway.

If working 1 CC instead of 3, use 105 (105, 105, 120) (120, 120, 135) (135, 135, 135) yards / 95 (95, 95, 110) (110, 110, 125) (125, 125, 125) meters of CC.

Bust Darts (optional)

15 (15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 25) (25, 30, 30) yards/meters of MC are required for every inch of bust darts added.

Notions

Unique marker for beginning of round, 4 more stitch markers for raglan repeats, waste yarn, spare needle for tubular cast on (optional), tapestry needle.

Materials

Yarn Selection

Yardage

MC (Main Color):

4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8) balls of Gilliatt in the colorway Sel

OR 1075 (1175, 1275, 1375) (1500, 1650, 1750) (1850, 2000, 2075) yards / 975 (1075, 1150, 1250) (1375, 1500, 1600) (1675, 1825, 1900) meters of worsted weight yarn.

CC (Contrast Colors)

1 ball each of Gilliatt in the colorway Argile (CC 1), Dore (CC 2), and Caramel (CC 3).

OR 35 (35, 35, 40) (40, 40, 45) (45, 45, 45) yards / 30 (30, 30, 35) (35, 35, 40) (40, 40, 40) meters of each colorway.

If working 1 CC instead of 3, use 105 (105, 105, 120) (120, 120, 135) (135, 135, 135) yards / 95 (95, 95, 110) (110, 110, 125) (125, 125, 125) meters of CC.

Bust Darts (optional)

15 (15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 25) (25, 30, 30) yards/meters of MC are required for every inch of bust darts added.

Notions

Unique marker for beginning of round, 4 more stitch markers for raglan repeats, waste yarn, spare needle for tubular cast on (optional), tapestry needle.

Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Select a size based on the upper bust measurement, but it is also graded for full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

Finished chest circumferences of: 36.25 (40, 44.25, 48) (52.25, 56, 60.25) (64, 68.25, 72)” / 90.5 (100, 110.5, 120) (130.5, 140, 150.5) (160, 170.5, 180) cm.

The designer is wearing Size B. Their measurements: 32.5” / 82.5 cm upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust, with 11” / 28 cm upper arm.

Gauge & Needles

Gauge

19 sts and 27 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm knit in the round with Needle A in Stockinette Stitch and Needle B in colorwork chart.

Needles

A (Main Fabric): US 6 / 4 mm circular needles in 16” / 40 cm, 32-60” / 80-150 cm to match body circumference, and DPN’s or method to work small circumferences.

B (Colorwork): US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles in 40-60” / 100-150 cm for yoke circumference.

C (Ribbing): US 4 /3.5 mm circular needles in the same lengths as main fabric.

Colorwork gauge is variable depending on the person. On the sample, we used one size up from Needle A to match the Stockinette gauge. Swatch the colorwork to find out what needle size you require to get the same gauge.

Accessibility & Formats

Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.

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Skills Used & Credits

Skills Used

Previous garment knitting experience recommended.
Working in the round and back and forth.
Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
German short row shaping.
Working from a charted pattern for colorwork and managing floats.
Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work.
Optional tubular bind off and/or cast on.

Credits

Tech Edit: Heather Storta
Photos: Lindsey Tyler

Test Knitter Testimonials

"This pattern and yarn combo was such a fun combination! The knit was really enjoyable, and the fit is so cozy and comfortable. I’m going to be living in this sweater come winter!"

- Tessa G knit size F with 1" darts.

"Another fun and great fitting knit from ASM! I am already on my second. This was the first time i did three color colorwork, and did not find it difficult at all, just a bit slower. This was also the first time i did ladderback jaquard and loved it! I think this is a great sweater to practice both those techniques as the colorwork is intuitive, graphic, and simple."

- Victoria H. knit size E with 3" darts.

"The pattern was a fast knit and a great intro to beginning color work. Those who are nervous about starting to work with multiple colors should consider this pattern and jump right in!"

- Christiane R. knit size C, with no darts.

"The Zig Zag Along sweater is such a welcoming introduction to knitters new to stranded colorwork, and results in a very well fitting garment. Details like the neck shaping, hybrid round yoke/raglan construction, A line shaping in the body, and optional bust darts make this a pattern that will fit and look both classic and creative on any body! I really appreciate the clarity of Aimee’s instructions and the option of using 1 to 3 contrast colors depending on the look and complexity the knitter wants."

- Ada S knit size B, no darts.

"The Zig Zag Along sweater pattern is written so accessibly and the final result is one of the best sweaters I've ever knit! I love the combination of the circular + raglan yoke - it created a really well-fitting garment!"

- NNikki W. knit size D with no darts.

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