Lion Brand Tinton Top Down Sweater

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand PIMA COTTON
• #110 Blueprint 6 (7, 9, 10) balls
• Lion Brand double pointed knitting needles size 8 (5 mm), set of 5
• Lion Brand cable needle
• Lion Brand stitch markers
• Lion Brand stitch holders
• Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle
• Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 16" long
• Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 24" long
• Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 36" long


• SIZE:
• S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)
• Finished Chest About 43 (51, 57 1/2, 65 1/2)"
• Finished Back Length About 24 (24 1/2, 26, 27)"
• 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:
• 20 sts + 25 rnds = about 4" over St st worked in rnds (k every st of every rnd).
• BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

MATERIALS NOTE:
Sweater is worked from the top down, so the circumference will change as you work. As stitches are increased, you'll need to change to longer and longer circular needles as you proceed.
You can use multiple length needles as listed in our pattern or, if you have a set of interchangeable needles, simply attach additional cords.

If you prefer, the Sweater can be knit on a long circular knitting needle using the Magic Loop technique. Google "Magic Loop" for how-to videos.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
2/1 LC (2 over 1 left cross) Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k1, then k2 from cable needle.
2/1 RC (2 over 1 right cross) Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k1 from cable needle.
2/2 LC (2 over 2 left cross) Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
2/2 RC (2 over 2 right cross) Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
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 STITCH
Twisted K1, p1 Rib (worked in rnds over an even number of sts)
Rnd 1: * K1 tbl, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 for Twisted K1, p1 Rib.

TECHNIQUE EXPLANATION
Cable Cast-On
Work cable cast on as follows: * Insert right needle between first 2 sts on left needle, wrap yarn and pull through (as if knitting a st), transfer new st to left needle; rep from * for desired number of sts.

NOTE:
Sweater is worked in one piece from the neck downwards.
Work begins back and forth in rows to shape neck. After neck is shaped, Sweater is worked in rounds to underarms. Piece is then divided and sleeves and body are worked separately in rounds down to lower edge.
Sleeves are worked in rounds on double pointed 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.

YOKE
Shape Neck
With shortest circular needle, cast on 52 (54, 54, 58) sts. Do not join to work in the round. Begin by working back and forth in rows on circular needle, as if working with straight needles.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): Cast on 3 (4, 5, 6) sts using Cable Cast-On, knit to end of row - you will have 55 (58, 59, 64) sts in this row.
Row 2: Cast on 3 (4, 5, 6) sts using Cable Cast-On, purl to end of row - 58 (62, 64, 70) sts.
Next 8 (10, 12, 12) Rows: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 4 (5, 6, 6) more times - 82 (102, 124, 142) sts when all repeats have been completed.
Note: Change to longer circular needles as sts are sufficiently increased.
Next Row (RS): Cast on 18 (18, 16, 18) sts using Cable Cast-On (for front neck), knit to end of row - 100 (120, 140, 160) sts.
Begin Working in the Round and Shape Yoke
From RS, join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, k59 (69, 78, 89), place marker for beg of rnd (at center of back), then knit all the way around to beg of rnd marker.
Rnd 1: * K2, p1, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 2 (Increase Rnd): * K2, M1, p1, M1, k2; rep from * around - 140 (168, 196, 224) sts.
Rnds 3-11: * K2, p3, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 12 (Increase Rnd): * K2, M1, p3, M1, k2; rep from * around - 180 (216, 252, 288) sts.
Rnds 13-21: * K2, p5, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 22 (Increase Rnd): * K2, M1, p5, M1, k2; rep from * around - 220 (264, 308, 352) sts.
Rnds 23-31: * K2, p7, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 32 (Increase Rnd): * K2, M1, p7, M1, k2; rep from * around - 260 (312, 364, 416) sts.
Rnds 33-41: * K2, p9, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 42 (Increase Rnd): * K2, M1, p9, M1, k2; rep from * around - 300 (360, 420, 480) sts.
Rnds 43-51: * K2, p11, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 52: * 2/1 LC, p9, 2/1 RC; rep from * around.
Rnd 53: * K3, p9, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 54: * K1, 2/1 LC, p7, 2/1 RC, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 55: * K4, p7, k4; rep from * around.
Rnd 56: * K2, 2/1 LC, p5, 2/1 RC, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 57: * K5, p5, k5; rep from * around.
Rnd 58: * K3, 2/2 LC, p1, 2/2 RC, k3; rep from * around.
Rnd 59: * K7, p1, k7; rep from * around.
Rnd 60: * K5, 2/2 LC, k6; rep from * around.
Work even in St st worked in rnds (k every st of every rnd) until piece measures about 10 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 12 1/2)" from front neck.
Divide for Body and Sleeves
Remove beg of rnd marker, k51 (60, 68, 78) for first half of back, place next 48 (60, 74, 84) sts on a holder for first sleeve, cast on 6 (8, 8, 8) sts for underarm, k102 (120, 136, 156) sts for front, place next 48 (60, 74, 84) sts on a holder for 2nd sleeve, cast on 3 (4, 4, 4) sts for first half of next underarm, place marker for new beg of rnd, cast on 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, k51 (60, 68, 78) for remainder of back - 216 (256, 288, 328) sts remain on needle for body.
Work even in St st worked in rnds until piece measures about 9 1/2" from underarm.
Lower Ribbing
Work in Twisted K1, p1 Rib for about 2 1/2".
Bind off.

SLEEVES
Distribute held sts of first sleeve onto 4 double pointed needles (placing 13 (17, 20, 23) sts on each of 3 needles and 9 (9, 14, 15) sts on the 4th needle); working onto 4th needle, pick up and k3 (4, 4, 4) sts evenly spaced along first half of underarm edge, place marker for beg of rnd, pick up and k3 (4, 4, 4) sts evenly spaced along 2nd half of underarm edge - 54 (68, 82, 92) sts.
Work even in St st worked in rnds for 15 (7, 5, 3) rnds.
Decrease Rnd: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 52 (66, 80, 90) sts.
Rep last 16 (8, 6, 4) rnds for 3 (8, 12, 16) more times - 46 (50, 56, 58) sts.
Work even in St st worked in rnds until sleeve measures about 12 1/2 (13, 13 1/2, 13 1/2)" from underarm.
Cuff Ribbing
Work in Twisted K1, p1 Rib for about 2 1/2".
Bind off.
Rep for 2nd sleeve.

FINISHING:
Neck Ribbing
From RS with shortest circular needle, beg at center back neck, pick up and k100 (120, 140, 160) sts evenly spaced along neck edge. 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.
Knit 1 rnd.
Decrease Rnd: K0 (0, 4, 0), * k3 (3, 2, 2), k2tog; rep from * to last 0 (0, 8, 0) st(s), k to end of rnd - 80 (96, 108, 120) sts. Note: When you see '0' repeats in an instruction, this means that for that size, you should not work any sts, just skip to the next part of the instruction.
Purl 1 rnd.
Picot Bind off: Bind off 2 sts, * cast on 2 sts then bind off the 2 sts just cast on, bind off 4 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, cast on 2 sts then bind off the 2 sts just cast on, bind off last 2 sts.
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = rounds(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch