Finished measurements after blocking:
Where to measure cm inch
A - Chest circumference 89, 99, 109 (119, 127.5, 137.5) 149, 157.5, 162.5 cm (incl. 12.5 - 14 cm ease) 35, 39, 43 (47, 50¼, 54¼) 58¾, 62, 64’’ (incl. 5 - 5½’’ ease)
B – Armhole depth 22, 23, 23.5 (24, 25.5, 27) 28, 28, 28.5 cm 8¾, 9, 9¼ (9½, 10, 10¾), 11, 11, 11¼’’
C - Length from underarm to hem 31, 31, 31 (31, 30, 30) 30, 30, 30 cm
12¼, 12¼, 12¼ (12¼, 11¾, 11¾) 11¾, 11¾, 11¾’’
D - Sleeve length from underarm 47.5, 52.5, 52.5 (52.5, 51, 52.5) 51, 51.5, 51 cm 18¾, 20¾, 20¾ (20¾, 20, 20¾), 20 20¼, 20’’

Yarn: Lang Yarns “Regina” (175 m 191 yd per 50 gr 1.76 oz), sport-weight yarn 50% Cotton, 24% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 6% wool) in two contrasting colors, optionally include a third color (scrap yarn);
Color A (MC): 1058, 1287, 1365 (1438, 1582, 1696) 1763, 1944, 1991 m 1157, 1408, 1493 (1573, 1731, 1855) 1928, 2126, 2177 yd; =7, 8, 8 (9, 10, 10) 11, 12, 12 balls.
Color B (CC): 570, 693, 735 (774, 852, 913) 949, 1047, 1072 m 623, 758, 804 (847, 932, 999) 1038, 1145, 1172 yd; = 4, 4, 5 (5, 5, 6) 6, 6, 7 balls.
Color C (CCC): some leftovers/scrap yarn will be enough.
My sample is knit in Lang Yarns “Regina” in colourway 1093.0094 “White” (MC) and 1093.0007 “Lilac” (CC), plus 1093.0060 “Red” (CCC) in size M.

Needles: 3.75 mm/US5 and 3.5 mm/US4 for your preferred method of working body circumferences in the round or needle size used to obtain gauge

Blocked gauge: 24 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm 4” in stockinette stitch (stranded, Chart 5) with 3.75 mm/US5 needles (or needle size used to obtain gauge)

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn/stitch holder

Construction notes: Zaha is a colorful Raglan sweater, which is knit seamlessly top down. With a wide collar and generous sleeves, the sweater comes with a comfortable, sporty fit and features a bold striped pattern, including diagonal, lateral and vertical striping. The hem is tied with a drawstring, supporting the easy vibe of the garment. Knitters need to be comfortable doing two-stranded color work as well as steeking.

Inspiration: This pattern is inspired by Zaha Hadid, a visionary architect, known for her ambitious, radical bold line designs. One of her quotes has stayed with me throughout the making of this pattern:
“There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?”
This sentiment is more than architectural—it’s personal.
As a small knitwear designer, it’s easy to feel like I need to shrink myself to fit a formula. To design what’s expected. To simplify, to smooth out my edges. But again and again, I come back to that inner voice urging me to do what feels true—even if it’s not what’s trending, or what sells fast.
It takes effort to trust my angles. To believe that the lines I follow—even if they’re strange or sharp or quiet—belong in the world. But Zaha’s words remind me that there isn’t just one right path. There are 360 degrees. So why not find my own?The Zaha Sweater was born out of that belief.
Its bold, diagonal stripes slash confidently across a soft, organic shape. The silhouette is relaxed, wearable, and contemporary, while the colorwork lines give it sculptural depth. The drawstring hem adds an unexpected, architectural detail. And the steeking—cutting into the work you’ve carefully built—is both terrifying and transformative.
For me, this sweater is a tribute to women who make space by being exactly who they are.
It’s for anyone carving out their own angle in a world that often favors sameness.