Tahki Yarns Lodge Zipped Hoodie Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Lodge Zipped Hoodie

What Is Being Made

The Lodge Zipped Hoodie is a knitted cardigan-style hoodie designed by Lynn M. Wilson. This garment features a full front zipper closure and a hood, making it a practical layering piece. The hoodie is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 37 inches (94 cm) to 58¾ inches (149 cm) and lengths from 20¾ inches (53 cm) to 24¾ inches (63 cm).

Construction Techniques

The Lodge Zipped Hoodie employs multiple advanced knitting techniques to create a well-constructed garment. The sweater is worked bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses toward the top. The pattern utilizes both seamless and worked-in-the-round construction methods for certain sections, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates smooth, continuous fabric. Additionally, the design incorporates stranded colorwork, a technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the back of the work to create Fair Isle patterns. Certain sections are worked flat on straight needles, particularly for the pockets and other components that benefit from flat construction.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout the Lodge Zipped Hoodie is Stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric that forms the base of the garment. The pattern incorporates Fair Isle colorwork, demonstrated through Fair Isle Charts 1 and 2, which guide the placement of the contrast color stitches. The pattern also includes a grafting technique, a specialized method for seamlessly joining live stitches together without binding off, creating invisible seams and professional finishing. Pockets are integrated into the design using a pocket foundation row method, where stitches are picked up and worked to create functional pockets within the body of the sweater.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lodge Zipped Hoodie is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns MONTANA, a 100% wool yarn. The main color (MC) requires 6 to 12 skeins depending on size, while the contrast color (CC) requires 1 to 2 skeins. Each skein of MONTANA contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and yields 130 yards (120 meters) of yarn.

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for multiple needle sizes and types to accommodate different sections of the garment. Size 13 (9mm) circular needles are used in both 32-inch (80 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) lengths for the main body work. Size 11 (8mm) circular needles in 24-inch (60 cm) and 40-inch (100 cm) lengths are used for ribbing and other sections requiring a tighter gauge. A pair of size 13 (9mm) straight needles is specified for pocket construction. Five double-pointed needles (dpn) in both sizes 11 and 13 (8mm and 9mm) are required for working small circumferences, such as the hood or sleeve cuffs. Additional notions include stitch markers, stitch holders, split-ring stitch markers for specific techniques, a yarn needle for grafting and finishing, sewing needle and thread to match the yarn, and one medium-weight zipper whose length is determined after the front band is completed.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 11 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch using size 13 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and is emphasized in the pattern instructions.