No 004
Half-zip, Stickmönster
This is a construction journal for No 004 — a step-by-step log of how the pattern comes together, with notes on the techniques and the decisions made along the way.
From the front.
The zipper opening and German Short Rows on arms.
Construction
The garment is constructed top-down, starting from the Upper Back with increases worked alongside each shoulder. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulder seam for the Right and Left sides, building out the front and creating the neckline and armholes before joining everything together.
Tutorials — shoulder increases
Close up zipper.
Fly Facing & Zipper
Once the Double Folded Neckline is complete, a Fly Facing is added on each side of the zipper opening by picking up stitches along the edge. The facing is then attached to the body using Mattress Stitch, and the zipper is sewn in behind it. A Fly Shield covers the zipper on the inside for a clean finish.
Tutorials — pickup & neckline
Once the Double Folded Neckline are done you will add the Fly Facing on each side of the opening by starting with Picking Up stitches along the edge.
Close up of the final result once the zipper is attached.
Hem
Each hem is worked in 1×1 Twisted Ribbing and finished with Italian Bind Off, giving the cuffs and body hem a polished, structured edge.
Tutorials — hem
On the bottom you will see the end result were each Fly Facing is attached with the body using Mattress stitches.
Close up of the Fly Shield attached on the zipper.
Close up of the Fly Shield attached on the zipper. Here you also see the close up of the bottom part that is a bit visual from the Right Side. Adjust this if you prefer another end result as it is optional.
Each hem are made with 1x1 Twisted Ribbing and finished off with Italian Bind Off.
From the back. The construction is made from the Upper Back down with Increases for the shoulder seams. Then Pick Up stitches for the Right vs Left side of arm creating the Neckline and Armholes. Then joined together.