Zippo Pullover in Adriafil Graphic - Downloadable PDF

Zippo Pullover in Adriafil Graphic – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Zippo Pullover is a chunky knit ribbed pullover designed for knitters who want a textured, structured sweater with a distinctive multi-zip front opening. The pattern is published by Adriafil and is available as a free downloadable PDF. It is worked in Adriafil Graphic yarn, a chunky-weight yarn, and sized to fit a range of adult figures from small through to large.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted pullover sweater — commonly called a jumper — featuring a ribbed all-over construction and a front zip opening. The garment is named Zippo, a reference to its signature zip detail, which gives it a sporty, contemporary edge compared to a standard pullover. The sweater is worked in separate flat pieces — a back, a front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. The front is split into two halves to accommodate the zip opening, making it a practical and stylish layering piece.

Sizes Available

• Italian sizing: IT 40, 42, and 44
• US sizing: US 6, 8, and 10
• UK sizing: S (Small), M (Medium), L (Large)

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Graphic, colour number 90 — 350 g total
• Needles: Straight or circular knitting needles, size 6 mm
• Notions: One 18 cm black zipper, two 15 cm zippers, and a tapestry needle for seaming

Adriafil Graphic is a chunky-weight yarn, which means it knits up quickly and produces a bold, defined fabric. Its weight is well suited to the 2x2 rib stitch used throughout this pattern, creating a stretchy, form-fitting texture with excellent drape and recovery. Chunky yarns are ideal for beginners and experienced knitters alike who want fast, satisfying results on a sweater project.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• K2/P2 Rib Stitch (2x2 Ribbing): The entire garment is worked in a two-by-two rib — knit two stitches, purl two stitches — repeated across every row. This creates a deeply textured, elastic fabric that hugs the body and retains its shape. Ribbing is one of the most classic and versatile stitch patterns in knitting, commonly used for its stretch and visual appeal.
• Armhole Shaping: Decreases are worked on each side of the back and front pieces, inside two stitches, at a rate of one stitch every two rows, repeated four times. This creates a neat, tailored armhole curve.
• Shoulder Bind-Off: Side stitches are bound off to shape the shoulders, with the remaining centre stitches continued upward to form the collar stand.
• Front Opening Division: The front piece is divided into two separate halves partway through to create the central opening where the zippers are inserted.
• Collar Construction: After the shoulders are shaped, the remaining stitches are continued for approximately 7 cm to form a ribbed collar, then bound off loosely to maintain elasticity.
• Flat Knitting: All pieces are worked flat (back and forth in rows) rather than in the round.
• Seaming: A tapestry needle is used to join the finished pieces together.
• Zipper Insertion: Three zippers are incorporated into the finished garment — one longer zip and two shorter zips — sewn in by hand after knitting is complete.

Gauge

The stated gauge is 15 stitches and 19 rows over 10 x 10 cm, measured in 2x2 rib stitch on size 6 mm needles. Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure the finished sweater matches