Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Homespun Nautical Pullover

Pattern Number: 20062

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Homespun Nautical Pullover
Pattern Number: 20062 SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X Finished Chest 40 (43, 45, 49, 52, 56) in. (101.5 (109, 114.5, 124.5, 132, 142) cm) Finished Length 23 (23 1/2, 24, 24 1/2, 25, 25 1/2) in. (58.5 (59.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 65) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: None as of Feb 10, 2011. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 790-309 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Deco 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) Balls (A) 790-302 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Colonial 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) Ball (B) Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm] Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE: 13 1/2 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased. STRIPE PATTERN Work 4 rows with B, *work 6 rows with A, work 4 rows with B; rep from * until seven B stripes are complete. NOTES: 1. When changing colors, do not cut yarn. Carry color not in use up side edge of piece. 2. Stitch markers are used to indicate Garter st (k every row) borders on lower edge of Back and Front. Slip markers when you come to them.

BACK With A, cast on 68 (72, 76, 82, 88, 94) sts. Rows 1-6: Sl 1, k to end of row. Row 7 (RS): Sl 1, k4, place marker (pm), for Garter st (k every row) border, k to last 5 sts, pm for Garter st border, k5. Row 8 (WS): Sl 1, k4, slip marker (sm), p to last 5 sts, sm, k5. Rows 9-14: Continue as established, working border sts in Garter st and rem sts in St st (k on RS, p on WS) and slipping markers on every row. Remove markers when working last row. Beg Stripes Beg working Stripe Pattern. Continue in Stripe Pattern until seven B stripes have been completed. When all B stripes are complete, cut B (leaving a tail to weave in later), and work with A only. Piece should measure about 15 in. (38 cm) from beg. Shape Armholes Next Row (RS): Bind off first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts, k to end of row. Next Row (WS): Bind off first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts, p to end of row - 62 (66, 70, 74, 80, 86) sts rem. Decrease Row (RS): K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 60 (64, 68, 72, 78, 84) sts rem. Next Row: P to end of row. Note: Stripe Pattern should now be complete. Cut B. Work with A only. Rep last 2 rows 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 9) more times - 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts rem. Work even in St st, without increasing or decreasing, until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10) in. (19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm), end with a RS row. Note: End with a RS row means that the last row you work should be a RS row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a WS row. Next 3 Rows: Sl 1, k to end of row. Bind off. FRONT Work same as Back. SLEEVES (make 2) With A, cast on 30 (33, 36, 39, 43, 46) sts. Rows 1-6: Sl 1, k to end of row. Beg with a RS (knit) row, work in St st for 4 rows. Beg Stripes Beg working Stripe Pattern. Shape Sleeve as instructed below and continue in Stripe Pattern until seven B stripes have been completed. When all B stripes are complete, cut B (leaving a tail to weave in later), and work with A only. Increase Row (RS): K1, M1, k to last st, M1, k1 - 32 (35, 38, 41, 45, 48) sts at the end of this row. Work in St st for 5 rows. Rep Increase Row - 34 (37, 40, 43, 47, 50) sts at the end of this row. Rep last 6 rows 2 more times - 38 (41, 44, 47, 51, 54) sts at the end of this row. Work in St st for 7 rows. Rep Increase Row - 40 (43, 46, 49, 53, 56) sts at the end of this row. Rep last 8 rows 3 more times - 46 (49, 52, 55, 59, 62) sts at the end of this row. Work in St st for 3 rows. Piece should measure about 13 in. (33 cm) from beg. Shape Sleeve Cap (Top of Sleeve)

Next Row (RS): Bind off first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts, k to end of row. Next Row (WS): Bind off first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts, p to end of row - 40 (43, 46, 47, 51, 54) sts rem. Decrease Row (RS): K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 38 (41, 44, 45, 49, 52) sts rem. Next Row (WS): P to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) more times - 20 (23, 24, 25, 27, 28) sts rem. Bind off. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams, leaving 9 (9, 9 1/2, 9 1/2, 10, 11) in. (23 (23, 24, 24, 25.5, 28) cm) unsewn at center for neck. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams, leaving about 4 in. (10 cm) open at lower edge of Body for side slits. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k2tog = knit 2 together Pm = place marker RS = right side sm = slip marker st(s) = stitch(es)

k = knit p = purl rem = remain(s)(ing) sl = slip St st = Stockinette stitch WS = wrong side

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*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

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