Instructions for zipper neck

The Zipper Neck is knitted from the top down. The neckline is worked in rib pattern, folded double, and knitted onto the inside. Then, shoulder increases are made in both right and wrong-side rows, while short rows are simultaneously worked to shape the neckline. Afterward, the front and back pieces are worked. Finally, the zipper facings are knitted from stitches left on hold, so that the zipper also looks good from the inside. The zipper itself is sewn in last between two layers of knitting.

Sizes: XS/S (M/L)

Measurements: Width: 41 (45) cm, Length: 27 (29) cm (measured centrally on the back, excluding the neckline)

Gauge: 17 stitches x 24 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking

20-22 stitches x 24 rows in rib pattern (1 purl through back loop, 1 knit through back loop) on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking (gauge for the turtleneck)

Recommended needles: Circular needle 4.5 mm (80 cm), 2 circular needles 4 mm (80 cm)

Materials: 200-250 (250) g Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m) or Alpakka Ull by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 100 m) together with 50-75 (75) g Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m) or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m). Zipper 6 mm, at least 30 cm