Zasio Sweater Coat

Zasio Sweater Coat by Staci Perry

What Is Being Made

The Zasio Sweater Coat is a knitted jacket-style sweater designed by Staci Perry and available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This garment is crafted to fit actual bust measurements ranging from 28 inches (XSmall) through 52 inches (3XLarge), with finished sweater measurements of 32 to 56 inches to accommodate a casual, comfortable fit. The sweater coat features a button closure and is suitable for intermediate-level knitters seeking a structured outerwear piece.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project worked in the worsted weight category. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. Knitters will work with circular needles to construct the garment in pieces or in the round, depending on pattern instructions, and will need to pay careful attention to gauge measurement before and after blocking to ensure proper fit and drape of the finished coat.

Stitches and Construction

The Zasio Sweater Coat is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch, the foundational knit fabric that creates a smooth, classic appearance. The pattern requires knitters to achieve a gauge of 20 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Stitch gauge is emphasized as very important for this design, while row gauge is noted as less critical. Knitters are advised to base needle size selection on stitch gauge if difficulty arises in matching both measurements, and to measure gauge after washing and blocking the swatch for accuracy.

Materials and Supplies

Yarn: The pattern calls for any worsted-weight wool or wool blend yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size: XSmall requires 1010 yards, Small requires 1150 yards, Medium requires 1300 yards, Large requires 1440 yards, XLarge requires 1600 yards, 2XLarge requires 1730 yards, and 3XLarge requires 1880 yards.

Needles and Tools: Knitters will need a Size 7 US 32-inch circular needle as the primary tool. Additional materials include one 1⅛-inch button for the closure, four stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends, a row counter for tracking progress through the pattern, and scrap yarn for any provisional cast-on or stitch-holding techniques the pattern may employ.

Difficulty Level

The Zasio Sweater Coat is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and techniques and are ready to tackle more complex garment construction with proper shaping and finishing details.