SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss:
- #149 Silver, 6 (7, 9, 10) Balls (A)
- #100 White, 3 (3, 4, 5) Balls (B)
- Lion Brand Circular Needle Size 10 1/2 (6 1/2mm), 29in Long
- Lion Brand Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand Stitch Holders
- Lion Brand Large-eyed Blunt Needle
- Circular Needle Size 10 1/2 (6 1/2mm), 16in Long (for neckband only)
- SIZE:
- XS (M/L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X)
- Finished Bust About 40 (48, 56, 64)in
- Finished Length About 24 1/2 (25, 25 1/2, 26)in
- 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.
- GAUGE:
- 14 sts = about 4in; 18 rows = about 3 1/2in in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.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.
NOTES:
Sweater is worked in 4 pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves.
Cloud pattern on all 4 pieces is worked in intarsia following Charts. Take care to refer to chart for the particular size you are making.
When working intarsia, do not carry yarn across WS of work between color changes, use a separate ball for each section of color. Twist yarns on WS to prevent holes. If carrying color across 5 or more sts, twist yarns on WS to prevent overly long strands (floats) on the WS.
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.
BACK:
With A, cast on 70 (84, 98, 112) sts.
Row 1 (WS): * K1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Beg with a RS (knit) row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 2 rows.
Charted Cloud Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): Knit and change yarn color following Row 1 of Body Cloud Chart, working the 35 (42, 49, 56)-st rep twice across the row.
Continue to work in St st and change yarn color following Body Cloud Chart until a total of 104 (106, 108, 110) rows of chart have been completed, end with a Row 48 (50, 52, 54) of chart as the last row you work.
Cut B. Work remainder of piece with A only.
SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Next 2 Rows: Bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, work in St st to end of row - you will have 58 (68, 78, 88) sts when both bind offs have been completed.
SHAPE NECK & CONTINUE TO SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Place markers on each side of center 30 (32, 32, 34) sts for neck.
Next Row (RS): Bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, k to first marker for right shoulder; place sts between markers onto a holder and remove markers; join a 2nd ball of yarn and k to end of row for left shoulder - 8 (10, 13, 15) sts for right shoulder and 14 (18, 23, 27) sts for left shoulder.
You will now work both shoulders AT THE SAME TIME using separate balls of yarn.
Next Row: On left shoulder, bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, p to end of shoulder; on right shoulder, bind off 2 sts, p to end of shoulder - 6 (8, 11, 13) sts for right shoulder and 8 (10, 13, 15) sts for left shoulder.
Next Row: Bind off rem 6 (8, 11, 13) right shoulder sts; on left shoulder, bind off 2 sts, k to end of row.
Bind off rem 6 (8, 11, 13) left shoulder sts.
FRONT:
Work same as Back to Shape Shoulders.
SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDERS:
Place markers on each side of center 30 (32, 32, 34) sts for neck.
Next Row (RS): Bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, k to first marker for left shoulder; place sts between markers onto a holder and remove markers; join a 2nd ball of yarn k to end of row for right shoulder - 14 (18, 23, 27) sts for left shoulder and 20 (26, 33, 39) sts for right shoulder.
You will now work both shoulders AT THE SAME TIME using separate balls of yarn.
Next Row: On right shoulder, bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, p to end of shoulder; on left shoulder, bind off 2 sts, p to end of shoulder - 12 (16, 21, 25) sts for left shoulder and 14 (18, 23, 27) sts for right shoulder.
Next Row: On left shoulder, bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, k to end of shoulder; on right shoulder, bind off 2 sts, k to end of shoulder - 6 (8, 11, 13) sts for left shoulder and 12 (16, 21, 25) sts for right shoulder.
Next Row: On right shoulder, bind off 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, p to end of shoulder; on left shoulder, p to end of shoulder - 6 (8, 11, 13) sts for each shoulder.
Next Row: Bind off rem 6 (8, 11, 13) left shoulder sts; on right shoulder, k to end of shoulder.
Bind off rem 6 (8, 11, 13) right shoulders sts.
SLEEVES (make 2):
With A, cast on 32 (34, 36, 38) sts.
Row 1 (WS): * K1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Increase Row (RS): K2, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k2 - 34 (36, 38, 40) sts.
Work even in St st for 17 (17, 5, 3) rows.
Rep Increase Row - 36 (38, 40, 42) sts.
Rep last 18 (18, 6, 4) rows 0 (0, 1, 2) more time(s) - 36 (38, 42, 46) sts when all increases have been completed. Note: When you see '0' repeats in an instruction, this means that for that size, you should not perform that particular instruction, just skip to the next instruction.
Purl 1 row.
Charted Cloud Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): Knit and change yarn color following Row 1 of Sleeve Cloud Chart to end of row.
Continue to work in St st and change yarn color following Sleeve Cloud Chart, working increase rows as indicated, until all 48 rows of chart have been completed and you have a total of 36 (42, 52, 62) sts.
Cut B. Work remainder of piece with A only.
SHAPE CAP:
Next 8 (10, 10, 10, 10) Rows: Bind off 3 (3, 4, 5) sts, work in St st to end of row - 12 sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Bind off rem 12 sts.
FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams.
NECK BAND:
With shorter circular needle and A, working along neck edge and beg at right shoulder seam, pick up and k5 sts, k30 (32, 32, 34) back neck sts from holder, pick up an k12 sts along neck edge to next holder, k30 (32, 32, 34) front neck sts from holder, pick up and k7 sts to right shoulder seam - 84 (88, 88, 92) sts.
Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle.
Rnd 1: * K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until neck band measures about 1IN.
Bind off.
Place markers on side edges of Back and Front about 6 (7, 8 1/2, 10)in from shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves between markers.
Sew Sleeve and side seams, leaving 3in at bottom of side seams unsewn for side slits.
_x000B_Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rem = remain(ing)(s)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side