Zip

Zip reminds me of a bull fight: you hold it out, your wild-one runs into it, you zip them down the back as they dash by and away they go! No struggle pulling it over the head or keeping it on because once they are zipped in, they can't get it off. The sweater is knitted sideways from left cuff to right cuff, casting on and binding off for the front and back. The hood is knitted separately and sewn on.

Gauge	17 sts/23 rows = 4" square in St st and #8 needles.
Finished Measurements	12-18 months (18-24 months). Chest: 26 (30)" Length: 12 (14.25)"
Materials Used	Sample knitted in #628 Azul. 4 skeins Blue Sky Alpaca's Dyed Cotton. Alternate yarns: 5 (6) skeins Rowan All Seasons Cotton. Notions: Zipper, Sewing needle and thread to install zipper, & Two buttons 0.75-1" in diameter.
Needle Size	#8 or size needed to obtain gauge.
Pattern Includes	Detailed thorough instructions (photos included), email support from designer
Skill Level	General knitting skills, moss st, short row shaping, zipper installation.