Cozy Zipper Crochet Jumper Pattern

It’s time for a twist! Introducing the Portobello sweater, a super cozy zipper crochet jumper pattern! I love my jumpers having zippers, this makes dressing easy and fun, so replicating this on my crochet sweater makes me so pumped.

If you have never added a zipper to your jumper before, do not worry! I have you covered. The printable pattern has numerous photos to help you do this! I have tried two different methods of adding zippers to my crochet jumper and included both versions to help you make a decision.

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A few other crochet patterns on the blog that I have incorporated Zippers include:

Lillian flared sweater

The Knotty Bag – A Vest that transforms into a Bag

The Lillian Jacket and also the Lilly-Roo Jacket with a detachable baby carrier cover.

Yarn – Portobello, Aran weight, #4, 60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 1.75 oz/50g skein)

Color A = Cream (04)

Color B = Hunter Green (116)

Estimated Total Yardage

1300 (1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200) yards in Color A

300 (320, 340, 360, 380, 400, 420, 440, 460) yards in Color B

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Zipper (the length of which would be determined by the length of your finished sweater)

A separating Zipper is advised

Gauge

14 sts over 8 Rows = 4 x 4” made in xhdc, before blocking.

Instructions for the gauge

Row 1: Chain 16, hdc in 3rd ch and in each ch across, turn. 14 hdc

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 6 xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 3 – 8: Rep Row 2

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

Zipper Crochet Jumper Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted. Please check the gauge.
Chains at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch.
Stitch count is written after each row/round, with the smallest written first and the other in the ().
The stitch count written in black is for all sizes, but at some points, the stitch counts are color-coded for clarity.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Crossed half double crochet – xhdc

Crossed double crochet – xdc

Back loop only – BLO

Front post half double crochet – FPhdc

Front post double crochet – FPdc

Special stitch

Xhdc – Crossed hdc – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting over the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st

xdc – Crossed dc – skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made, work dc into the skipped st

Finished Measurement for the Zipper Crochet Jumper Pattern

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Armhole Circumference: 14 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 22, 22)”

Length of Sweater: 21 (21, 23, 25, 25, 26, 26, 28, 30)”

The modeled garment is shown in M, with about 1” of Positive Ease.

Construction Notes

1. This sweater is worked in 3 sections.

2. In section 1, the main panels are made in rows using 1 color.

3. In Section 2, the sleeves are made in rows and joined to the main panel.

4. Section 3 – The Sweater edging is made in rows and can be adjusted for a better fit.

5. Section 4 – The collar and the lower trim are made directly on the sweater in rows.

6. The Zipper is then added to the opening. The length of your sweater will determine the length of the zipper

How To Crochet The Cozy Zipper Sweater

Section 1 – Sweater Body. Make 2. Front and back panels

Using Color A

Chain 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch and in each ch across, turn. 24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) hdc

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27) xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 3 – 32 (32, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40): Rep Row 2.

Fit check = Your piece width should measure approx. 7.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5, 15.5)”

Continue the repeat of row 2 until Your piece measures 17 (17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20, 20)”

Neckline shaping

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) xhdc, hdc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 7 (11, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22) xhdc, 2 hdc

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 7 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22) xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 3 – 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10): Rep Row 2

Or Until Your piece measures 4 (4, 4, 4, 4.2, 4.2, 4.2, 4.2, 4.2)”

Note:

The depth is the neckline, you can adjust the number of stitches for a better fit.

If you have adjusted the neckline, make sure the chains in the row below is on the same side as the skipped stitches in Row 1.

Row 9 (9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11): Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in the last st, chain 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12), turn. 7 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22) xhdc, 2 hdc

Row 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, xhdc in the remaining chs until the last ch, xhdc in next ch and next st, xhdc across the remaining sts, hdc in next st, turn. 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27) xhdc, 2 hdc

Back panel

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27) xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 2 – 32 (32, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40): Rep Row 1

Row 33 (33, 37, 37, 41, 41, 41, 41, 41): Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 40 (44, 48) hdc

if you’ve adjusted the front panel, remember to replicate it on the back panel.

Do not fasten off.

Edging

Crocheting around the whole piece

Aim for hdc2tog at each corner(depth) of the neck panel. (that will be 2 per each panel).

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st evenly around, aim for (hdc, ch 2, hdc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Joining the back panels together

Place the two panels side to side.
Pick your desired right and wrong sides.
On the back panel, with the wrong side facing you, join the inner edges (the part with the neckline at the middle).
In BLO, join using either a sl st or mattress stitch.
Fasten off.
Leave the front panel unjoined.

Section 2 – Sleeves

Make 2

With A, chain 49 (57, 57, 65, 65, 65, 71, 71, 71)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 48 (56, 56, 64, 64, 64, 70, 70, 70) sc

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 23 (27, 27, 31, 31, 34, 34, 34, 34) xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 3 – 32 (32, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40): Rep Row 2.

Fit check = Your piece width should measure approx. 17”

Continue the repeat of row 2 until Your piece measures 17”

The sleeve cuff will add 2”. So you can reduce or increase the length as you prefer.

Sleeve shaping- decreasing to attach the cuff later.

Last row: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * until the end.

Do not fasten off.

Sleeve Edging

Ch 1, sc in each st around the panel, ch 2 at each corner.

Fasten off.

Sleeve cuff: Make 2

Set aside

With B, chain 13

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 12 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, in BLO, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 3 until you have a length wide enough to wrap around your wrist: Rep Row 2

Sleeve Cuff Edging

Ch 1, sc in each st around the panel, ch 2 at each corner.

Joining the sleeves to the main panel and side seam

Pick up your main panel
Fold the main panel into two (as if you are putting it on)
The folded edge of the sleeves should be a continuation of the folded edge of the main panel.
Sew the short edge of the sleeve to the main panel.

Join the sleeve cuff to the sleeve

Pick up the sleeve and the cuff.
Sew the long edge of the sleeve cuff to the sleeve.

Sleeve Seam

With the wrong side facing you.
Sew the side edge of the sleeve together.

Side seam:

Continue sewing the back and front panels together.

Fasten off.

Repeat on the other side.

Section 3 – Collar

With A

With the right side facing you, join yarn with a sl st to any point on the neckline.
Crocheting around the neckline.
Aim for an even number in multiples of 4 + 2 when working Round 1.

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc evenly around, turn.

Fasten off A, join B

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, *FPhdc in next 2 sts, BPhdc in next 2 sts, rep from * to the last st, hdc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BPhdc in next 2 sts, FPhdc in next 2 sts, rep from * to the last st, hdc in last st, turn.

Rows 5 – 10: Rep rows 3 – 4.

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, sl st in each st across.

Fasten off.

Sew in ends.

Sweater lower-trim

With A