Let's Get Cozy: Chenille Appeal Tula Comfy Set

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Shorts:
• Lion Brand Let's Get Cozy: Chenille Appeal (Art. #941)
• Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #101 Peach Whip (2-4, see measurements below)
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders
• Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
• Circular Knitting Needle Size 7 (4.5 mm), 29" long


• Hooded Top:
• Lion Brand Let's Get Cozy: Chenille Appeal (Art. #941)
• Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #101 Peach Whip (4-6, see measurements below)
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders
• Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
• Circular Knitting Needle Size 7" (4.5 mm), 29" (73.5 cm) long


• MEASUREMENTS:
• Shorts Skeins Required:
• XS (2 skeins)
• S (2 skeins)
• M 2 skeins)
• L (3 skeins)
• 1X (3 skeins)
• 2X (4 skeins)
• 3X (4 skeins)


• Shorts Finished Waist:
• XS 26"
• S 28"
• M 32"
• L 36"
• 1X 40"
• 2X 44"
• 3X 48"


• Shorts Finished Length:
• XS 14"
• S 14 3/4"
• M 14 3/4"
• L 14 3/4"
• 1X 16"
• 2X 17"
• 3X 17 3/4"
• not including waistband


• Hooded Top Skeins Required:
• XS (4 skeins)
• S (4 skeins)
• M (4 skeins)
• L (5 skeins)
• 1X (5 skeins)
• 2X (6 skeins)
• 3X (6 skeins)


• Hooded Top Finished Bust:
• XS 36"
• S 40 1/2"
• M 44"
• L 48"
• 1X 51 1/2"
• 2X 56"
• 3X 59 1/2"


• Hooded Top Finished Length:
• XS 19 1/2"
• S 20"
• M 20 1/2"
• L 21"
• 1X 21 1/2"
• 2X 22"
• 3X 22 1/2"


• NOTE: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) 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.


• GAUGE:
• Shorts: 16 sts = about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm); 24 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) over St st (k on RS, p on WS).
• Hooded Top: 16 sts = about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm); 24 rows/rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm) over St st worked in rows (k on RS, p on WS) or over St st worked in rnds (k every st of every rnd).



DIRECTIONS:

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Chenille Appeal Tula Comfy Shorts


SHORTS STITCH EXPLANATION
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.

Shorts Pattern Stitch
Twisted Rib (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1: * K1 through back loop, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for Twisted Rib pattern.

Next, the shorts are worked in 2 halves.
Both Halves are worked, back and forth in rows, from lower edge upwards.
Waistband is worked directly onto waist edge of the Shorts.
The cord at waist makes the waist size somewhat adjustable.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the sts. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
When you see work 'even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.

LEFT HALF
Cast on 82 (90, 98, 110, 122, 132, 144) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Work in Twisted Rib pattern for 6 rows.

Shape Leg
Increase Row (RS): K2, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k2 - you will have 84 (92, 100, 112, 124, 134, 146) sts in this row.
Beg with a WS (purl) row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 3 rows.
Rep Increase Row - 86 (94, 102, 114, 126, 136, 148) sts.
Rep last 4 rows for 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) more times, ending with a RS row as the last row you work - 92 (100, 108, 120, 134, 144, 156) sts when all increases have been completed.
Next 2 Rows: Bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts, work in St st to end of row - 86 (92, 100, 110, 122, 132, 144) sts when both bind offs have been completed.
Purl 1 row.

Shape Hip
Row 1 (Decrease Row - RS): K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 85 (91, 99, 109, 121, 131, 143) sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3 (Decrease Row - RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 83 (89, 97, 107, 119, 129, 141) sts.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Rep Row 1 - 82 (88, 96, 106, 118, 128, 140) sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7 (Decrease Row - RS): K1, k2tog, k to end - 81 (87, 95, 105, 117, 127, 139) sts.
Rows 8-10: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 11: Rep Row 3 - 79 (85, 93, 103, 115, 125, 137) sts.
Rows 12-14: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 15: Rep Row 7 - 78 (84, 92, 102, 114, 124, 136) sts.
Row 16: Purl.
Row 17: Rep Row 1 - 77 (83, 91, 101, 113, 123, 135) sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: Rep Row 7 - 76 (82, 90, 100, 112, 122, 134) sts.
Rows 20-22: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 23: Rep Row 3 - 74 (80, 88, 98, 110, 120, 132) sts.
Rows 24-28: Work even in St st for 5 rows.
Row 29: Rep Row 3 - 72 (78, 86, 96, 108, 118, 130) sts.
Rep Rows 24-29 for 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times - 68 (74, 82, 92, 104, 112, 124) sts.
Purl 1 row.

Shape Waist
Row 1 (RS): K33 (36, 40, 45, 51, 55, 61), place marker (pm), k2, pm, k33 (36, 40, 45, 51, 55, 61).
Row 2: Purl, slipping markers as you come to them.
Row 3 (Decrease Row - RS): K to 2 sts before first marker, k2tog, slip marker (sm), k2, sm, ssk, k to end of row - 66 (72, 80, 90, 102, 110, 122) sts.
Rows 4-6: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 7: Rep Row 3 - 64 (70, 78, 88, 100, 108, 120) sts.
Rep Rows 4-7 for 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) more times - 60 (64, 72, 82, 92, 100, 110) sts when all decreases have been completed.
Bind off.

LEFT HALF
Work same as Left Half to Shape Hip.

Shape Hip
Row 1 (Decrease Row - RS): K1, k2tog, k to end - 85 (91, 99, 109, 121, 131, 143) sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3 (Decrease Row - RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 83 (89, 97, 107, 119, 129, 141) sts.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Rep Row 1 - 82 (88, 96, 106, 118, 128, 140) sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7 (Decrease Row - RS): K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 81 (87, 95, 105, 117, 127, 139) sts.
Rows 8-10: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 11: Rep Row 3 - 79 (85, 93, 103, 115, 125, 137) sts.
Rows 12-14: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 15: Rep Row 7 - 78 (84, 92, 102, 114, 124, 136) sts.
Row 16: Purl.
Row 17: Rep Row 1 - 77 (83, 91, 101, 113, 123, 135) sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: Rep Row 7 - 76 (82, 90, 100, 112, 122, 134) sts.
Rows 20-22: Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Row 23: Rep Row 3 - 74 (80, 88, 98, 110, 120, 132) sts.
Rows 24-28: Work even in St st for 5 rows.
Row 29: Rep Row 3 - 72 (78, 86, 96, 108, 118, 130) sts.
Rep Rows 24-29 for 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times - 68 (74, 82, 92, 104, 112, 124) sts.
Purl 1 row.

Shape Waist
Work same as Shape Waist of Left Half.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew Halves together from top edge down to bound off edges at center of crotch.
Sew leg seams.

WAISTBAND
Pick-Up Row (RS): From RS, beg at front seam, pick up and k106 (114, 130, 146, 162, 178, 194) sts evenly spaced around waist edge of Shorts.
Do not join into a round. Work back and forth in rows on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Beg with a WS (purl) row, work in St st worked in rows for 6 rows.
Next Row (WS): Knit, for turning row.
Work in St st for 6 rows.
Bind off.
Fold waistband in half and sew bound off edge to inside of Pick-Up Row. Leave edges at center front open for waist cord

WAIST CORD
Cast on 3 sts. Knit the 3 sts. Do not turn work. * Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work, (do not turn work); rep from * until cord measures about 50 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) in. (127 (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm) long.
Bind off.
Thread cord through waistband.
Tip: To thread the cord, pin a safety pin to one end of cord, then slide safety pin through the waistband.

Weave in yarn ends.




CHENILLE APPEAL TULA HOODED TOP

Stitch Explanation
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, p2 Rib worked in rnds (worked over a multiple of 4 sts)
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rnd 2 for K2, p2 Rib worked in rnds.
K2, p2 Rib worked in rows (multiple of 4 sts + 2 additional sts)
Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib worked in rows.

Top is made in 4 sections: Body, 2 Sleeves and Hood.
Body is worked in rnds from the lower edge up to underarms. Piece is then divided and Front and Back are worked separately, back and forth in rows, up to shoulders.
Sleeves are worked separately, back and forth in rows, and sewn to Body.
Hood is worked, back and forth in rows, directly onto neck edge of Top.
Cord is worked separately, then threaded through the neckband.
When you see work 'even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.

BODY
Cast on 164 (184, 200, 220, 236, 256, 272) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Work in K2, p2 Rib worked in rnds until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every st of every rnd) until piece measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm) from beg.

Divide for Back and Front
Dividing Row (RS): K82 (92, 100, 110, 118, 128, 136) for back; place rem 82 (92, 100, 110, 118, 128, 136) sts on a holder for front.

BACK
Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Work in St st worked in rows (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm) from Dividing Row.

SHAPE BACK SHOULDERS
Next 10 Rows: Bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts, work in St st to end of row - you will have 42 (42, 50, 50, 58, 58, 56) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Next 2 Rows: Bind off 6 (6, 9, 9, 11, 11, 10) sts, work in St st to end of row - you have 30 (30, 32, 32, 36, 36, 36) sts when both bind offs have been completed.
Bind off rem 30 (30, 32, 32, 36, 36, 36) sts.

FRONT
Return 82 (92, 100, 110, 118, 128, 136) front sts from holder to circular needle.
Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
Work in St st worked in rows until piece measures about 5 1/2 (6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2) in. (14 (15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm) from Dividing Row, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE FRONT NECK
Place markers on each side of center 12 (12, 14, 14, 18, 18, 18) sts for front neck.
Row 1 (RS): Knit to first marker for left side of neck; join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off 12 (12, 14, 14, 18, 18, 18) front neck sts between markers and remove markers, k1, ssk, k to end of row for right side of neck - 35 (40, 43, 48, 50, 55, 59) sts for left side and 34 (39, 42, 47, 49, 54, 58) sts for right side.
You will now work both sides of neck AT THE SAME TIME with separate balls of yarn.
Row 2: On right side: p to end of side; on left side: k1, p2tog, p to end of side - 34 (39, 42, 47, 49, 54, 58) sts for each side.
Row 3: On left side: k to end of side; on right side: k1, ssk, k to end of side - 34 (39, 42, 47, 49, 54, 58) sts for left side and 33 (38, 41, 46, 48, 53, 57) sts for right side.
Row 4: On right side: p to end of side; on left side: k1, p2tog, p to end of side - 33 (38, 41, 46, 48, 53, 57) sts for each side.
Rows 5-12: Rep Rows 3 and 4 for 4 more times - 29 (34, 37, 42, 44, 49, 53) sts for each side in Row 12.

SHAPE SHOULDERS AND CONTINUE TO SHAPE NECK
Row 1 (RS): On left side: bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts, k to end of side; on right side, k1, ssk, k to end of side - 25 (29, 32, 36, 38, 42, 45) sts for left side and 28 (33, 36, 41, 43, 48, 52) sts for right side.
Row 2: On right side: bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts, p to end of side; on left side: k1, p2tog, p to end of side - 24 (28, 31, 35, 37, 41, 44) sts for each side.
Rows 3-6: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 2 more times - 14 (16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26) sts for each side.
Row 7: On left side: bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts, k to end of side; on right side, k to end of side - 10 (11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 18) sts for left side and 14 (16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26) sts for right side.
Row 8: On right side: bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts, p to end of side; on left side: p to end of side - 10 (11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 18) sts for each side.
Rows 9 and 10: Rep Rows 7 and 8 - 6 (6, 9, 9, 11, 11, 10) sts for each side.
Row 11: On left side: bind off rem 6 (6, 9, 9, 11, 11, 10) sts; on right side: k to end of side.
Row 12: Bind off rem 6 (6, 9, 9, 11, 11, 10) sts of right side.

SLEEVES (make 2):
Cast on 38 (42, 42, 42, 46, 46, 46) sts.
Note: Work Sleeves back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Work in K2, p2 Rib worked in rows until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Note: Selvedge sts are edge sts that will 'disappear' into the seams when pieces are sewn together.
Increase Row (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge st), M1, k to last st, M1, p1 (selvedge st) - 40 (44, 44, 44, 48, 48, 48) sts.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in St st worked in rows for 5 (5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3) rows.
Rep Increase Row - 42 (46, 46, 46, 50, 50, 50) sts.
Rep last 6 (6, 6, 4, 4, 4) rows for 11 (11, 13, 16, 16, 18, 21) more times - 64 (68, 72, 78, 82, 86, 92) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures about 17 1/2 (18, 18, 18 1/2, 18 1/2, 19, 19) in. (44.5 (45.5, 45.5, 47, 47, 48.5, 48.5) cm) from beg.

SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE
Next 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16) Rows: Bind off 5 sts, work in St st to end for row.
Bind off rem 4 (8, 12, 8, 12, 16, 12) sts.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.

NECKBAND
Pick Up Row (RS): From RS, beg at center front of neck, pick up and k24 sts evenly spaced along right front neck to shoulder seam, 30 (30, 32, 32, 36, 36, 36) sts along back neck, and 24 sts along left front neck - 78 (78, 80, 80, 84, 84, 84) sts.
Do not join in a round. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Beg with a WS (purl) row, work in St st worked in rows for 6 rows.
Next Row (Garter Row - WS): Knit.
Next Row: Knit.
Work in St st for 8 rows.
Bind off.
Fold neckband in half and sew bound off edge to inside of Pick Up Row. Do not sew edges at center front neck together, leave this open for neck cord.

HOOD
Pick Up Row (RS): From RS pick up and k78 (78, 80, 80, 84, 84, 84) sts evenly spaced along Garter Row of neckband.
Next Row (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts, k5.
Place a marker on each side of center 2 sts.
Increase Row (RS): K to first marker, M1, slip marker (sm), k to 2nd marker, sm, M1, k to end of row - 80 (80, 82, 82, 86, 86, 86) sts.
Next Row (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts slipping markers as you come to them, k5.
Rep last 2 rows for 5 (5, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3) more times - 90 (90, 90, 90, 92, 92, 92) sts when all decreases have been completed.
Keeping first and last 5 sts in Garter st (k every st of every row), work in St st until hood measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) from Pick Up Row, slipping markers as you come to them, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

Decrease Row (RS): K to 2 sts before first marker, k2tog, sm, k to 2nd marker, sm, ssk, k to end of row - 88 (88, 88, 88, 90, 90, 90) sts.
Next Row (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts slipping markers as you come to them, k5.
Rep Decrease Row - 86 (86, 86, 86, 88, 88, 88) sts.
Rep last 2 rows for 8 more times - 70 (70, 70, 70, 72, 72, 72) sts when all decreases have been completed.
Bind off.
Fold bound off edge in half and sew edges together for top of hood.

Sew Sleeve seams.
Sew Sleeves into armholes.

NECK CORD
Cast on 3 sts. Knit the 3 sts. Do not turn work. * Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work, (do not turn work); rep from * until cord measures about 56 in. (142 cm) long.
Bind off.

Thread cord through neckband.
Tip: To thread the cord, pin a safety pin to one end of cord, then slide safety pin through the neckband.
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side