{"product_id":"zipper-light-sweater-juniorchild","title":"Zipper Light Sweater (Junior\/Child)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eThe Zipper Sweater Light – Junior is a clean, practical knit with a slightly sporty feel, perfect for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eIt’s worked \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"216\"\u003etop down\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with a ribbed collar that’s folded over and knitted together for a really tidy finish. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases and begins flat to create the opening for the zipper, before joining in the round to complete the body and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eA really nice detail in this pattern is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"533\"\u003ezipper finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. A facing is worked from live stitches, so when the zipper is sewn in, it looks just as neat on the inside as it does on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"131p3xt\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eYarn notes (easy to customise)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eThis pattern is designed for a yarn with \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"772\"\u003egood structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping the sweater hold its shape and giving it that classic, slightly structured look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eIf you’d like to knit it in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"921\"\u003esingle strand pure wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, great options are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15bg0k5\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRed Hut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17wgcs5\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrucci Pure Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eIf you’d prefer a softer option:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bo1v86\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHeirloom Merino Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a lovely merino alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJust keep in mind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a39cjv\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003epure wool\u003c\/strong\u003e will give you more structure and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ulq23s\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003emerino\u003c\/strong\u003e will feel softer, but won’t hold shape quite as firmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qw0ho4\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Sizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eThe Zipper Sweater Light – Junior is designed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eapprox. 20 cm of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a relaxed, easy fit for layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eSizes available:\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–10) 10–12 (12–14) 14–16 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo choose your size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mjxn8g\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emeasure the child’s chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e9ac2f\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003ethen choose the size that gives you the fit you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eExample:\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eIf the child measures 59 cm, a size 5–6 years will give that relaxed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eBecause it’s top down, you can also adjust the length as you go, which is ideal for growing kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ismq2o\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Finished measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eBust circumference:\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e75 (77) 81 (83) 85 (89) 95 (101) 105 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eLength (excluding collar):\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rcts90\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Yarn requirements (approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vivq2r\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e3–4 years: 550 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l2wa5j\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e4–5 years: 640 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vkdmr\" data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e5–6 years: 730 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"crbq69\" data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e6–7 years: 730 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nlmuzl\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e7–8 years: 820 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kplbqt\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e8–10 years: 910 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1onp6lz\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e10–12 years: 1000 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"195gdei\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e12–14 years: 1090 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lo1326\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e14–16 years: 1180 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vfz7d1\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Difficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eIntermediate–Advanced (★★★★☆)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou’ll want to be comfortable with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14wwk4s\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003etop down construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zypq9h\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eraglan shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nb3bq3\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003epicking up stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pcfvqp\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003einserting a zipper neatly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"102gfit\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eTake the time to knit and block a swatch first, especially if you’re swapping yarn types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eGetting the right gauge will make a big difference to how the zipper sits and how the finished sweater holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50431097733313,"sku":"18381","price":14.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/9216\/7217\/files\/zippersweaterlightjuniorithy_1500x1500_8120bdb6-20f9-4e5f-9766-0efaa4d1269e.jpg?v=1784839914","url":"https:\/\/thewoolshop.co.nz\/products\/zipper-light-sweater-juniorchild","provider":"The Wool Shop Rangiora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}