Thread Theory : Carmanah Sweater

A true classic in the casual active-wear wardrobe, this zippered sweater features style details that elevate it from pure utilitarian comfort to both stylish and practical. The large shoulder yoke on front and back is a perfect canvas for a contrast texture or colour. Choose from a partial or full zipper and a collar or lied three-piece hood for a wide range of mix-and-match styling possibilities. Add or leave off the roomy kangaroo pockets.

Instructions include high-end construction suggestions such as an attractive twill tape neckline seam finish and a lined hood. Details on how to successfully apply a zipper to a stretchy knit fabric without ripples also included.

Mens sizes XS - 4XL

Recommended Fabric
Self Fabric - sweatshirt knits (hacci knit or French terry), sweatshirt/jogging fleece, micro fleece, polar fleece, boiled wool. Minimum 10% stretch recommended. Knits with large amount of stretch and ribbed knits make this project more challenging to sew.

Color Block Design Ideas - contrast knit texture or color for yokes and hood or collar lining. Choose a knit similar in weight to self fabric.

Fabric Requirements

Single Color Sweater with Collar
45" Fabric (XS - M only) : 3 1/8 yd
60" Fabric (all sizes) : 3 yd

Contrast Sweater with Collar
Main Fabric
45" Fabric (XS - M only) : 2 1/3 yd
60" Fabric (all sizes) : 2 yd

Contrast : 1 yd

Contrast Sweater with Hood
Main Fabric
45" Fabric (XS - M only) : 2 1/3 yd
60" Fabric (all sizes) : 2 yd

Contrast : 1 1/4 yd

Notions
1/8 yd medium weight knit fusible interfacing, ballpoint needle
zipper : 30" for full zip variation, 8" for quarter zip variation
dissolving basting tape (Wonder Tape) to aid with zipper installation
optional grommets (instead of buttonholes for hood drawstring) : 3/8" - 1/2"

Twill Tape - 5/8" wide
Hood Drawstring : 1 yd
Quarter Zip Seam Finish : 1 yd
Full Zip Seam Finish : 1 3/4 yd