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Easy Care Cotton Zip Front for Men

May 24th, 2008 by BJB

 Easy Care Cotton Zip UpThis is my most ambitious pattern project to date. It’s taken a long time to pull the pattern together but I’m finally ready to dive in and post it.I knit this sweater as a Christmas present for my son in law. I started with basic sweater shaping in mind and then made the rest up as I went along. The finished sweater fits Andrew perfectly. With his unique body type it’s very difficult for him to find clothes that fit. Directions are also included for standard small, medium and large sizes.The challenge was in writing up the pattern. After knitting the sweater I had a pile of scribbled notes I’d made as I went along. I often tell myself I should devise a better system for recording my patterns initially, but whenever I try to do this it seriously stifles the creative process. I write report cards and treatment plans the same way; piles of scribbled notes that all manage to come together in the end.This sweater is knit in Mission Falls 1824 Cotton. I love this yarn! It’s machine washable on the gentle cycle and can even be put in a cool dryer. The yarn has a slightly nubby texture and knits up beautifully. At $5.99 a ball it’s an affordable choice for a good quality yarn.

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8 Responses to “Easy Care Cotton Zip Front for Men”

  1. Samantha Says (May 28th, 2008 at 5:43 pm ):

    This is a wonderful design, thanks so much for sharing!

  2. Amy Katharine Says (August 10th, 2008 at 3:03 am ):

    LOVELY! I have searched all over for patterns that would suit my boyfriend who is also slender but tall. It’s difficult to find anything that dosn’t make him disappear once he puts it on. I thank you SO much for sharing this pattern, I can’t wait to get started!

  3. BJB Says (August 12th, 2008 at 11:14 am ):

    you’re very welcome! I’m glad it’s what you need. Let me know how it turns out.

  4. Kellie Hester Says (October 18th, 2008 at 11:51 am ):

    The pattern does not come up. Finally I find a pattern that I really would like to make for my son but the pattern is notloaded on your site.

  5. BJB Says (October 20th, 2008 at 12:30 am ):

    the pattern does come up when I click on it…although it is taking awhile. I’ll look into it and fix this as soon as I can.
    If you still can’t load it I could mail it to you.

  6. Joe Wilson Says (December 29th, 2008 at 1:40 pm ):

    Love the design, but I cannot get it to pull up either. If you could email it, I would greatly appreciate it

  7. Rosanna Says (November 8th, 2009 at 12:55 am ):

    Please tell me you didn’t pose next to a toilet brush and a portable toilet!!!

  8. BJB Says (November 8th, 2009 at 8:16 pm ):

    It’s my son in law and yes…it is a toilet brush but not a portable toilet. The brush is just stored on their balcony- I’m not sure what the thing is that looks like a portable toilet!

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