SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
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.
TECHNIQUE EXPLANATION:
Cable Cast On
*Insert righthand needle between first 2 sts on lefthand needle, wrap yarn and pull through (as if knitting a st), transfer new st to lefthand needle; rep from * for desired number of sts.
NOTES:
Pullover is worked in one piece from neck downwards.
Piece is divided at underarms, then body and sleeves are worked separately - the body in rnds and the sleeves in rows.
When working in stranded colorwork, carry yarn color not in use loosely across WS of piece.
PULLOVER:
Yoke_x000B_With shortest circular needle and A, cast on 44 (48, 52) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working first st on lefthand needle with working yarn from righthand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Neckband
Rnds 1-4: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 5 (Increase Rnd): *K11 (12, 13), M1; rep from * 3 more times - you will have 48 (52, 56) sts in this rnd.
Begin Colorwork
Note: Change to longer and longer circular needles as sts are increased and no longer fit comfortably on the needle in use.
Rnds 1-3: With A, knit.
Rnd 4 (Increase Rnd): *With B, k4, M1; rep from * around - 60 (65, 70) sts.
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, knit.
Rnd 7 (Increase Rnd): With B, k4, *M1, k5; rep from * to last st, M1, k1 - 72 (78, 84) sts.
Rnd 8: *With B, k2; with C, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 9: *With B, k1; with C, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 10: With C, knit.
Rnd 11 (Increase Rnd): With C, k3; *M1, k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, M1, k3 - 84 (91, 98) sts.
Rnd 12: *With C, k2; with A, k2; with C, k2; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 13: *With C, k1; with A, k3; with C, k1; with A, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 14: With A, knit.
Rnd 15 (Increase Rnd): With A, k7, M1; rep from * around - 96 (104, 112) sts.
Rnd 16: With A, knit.
Rnd 17: With B, knit.
Rnds 18-21: Rep Rnds 16 and 17 twice.
Rnd 22: With C, knit.
Rnd 23 (Increase Rnd): *With C, k8 (6, 5), M1; rep from * 11 (15, 19) more times, k to end of rnd - 108 (120, 132) sts.
Rnd 24: With C, knit.
Rnd 25: With C, k2; *with A, k1; with C, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, with A, k1; with C, k1.
Rnd 26: *With C, k1; with A, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 27: Rep Rnd 25.
Rnd 28: With C, knit.
Rnd 29 (Increase Rnd): *With C, k9 (10, 11), M1; rep from * around - 120 (132, 144) sts.
Rnd 30: With C, knit.
Rnd 31: *With B, k2; with A, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 32: *With A, k1; with B, k2; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 33: *With A, k2; with B, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 34: *With B, k1; with A, k2; with B, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 35: Rep Rnd 31.
Next 1 (3, 6) Rnds: With C, knit.
Divide for Body and Sleeves
Dividing Rnd: Place first 20 (22, 24) sts onto a holder for first sleeve; with C, Cable Cast On 6 (8, 10) sts for underarm, k40 (44, 48), place next 20 (22, 24) sts onto a holder for second sleeve, Cable Cast On 6 (8, 10) sts for underarm, k40 (44, 48) - 92 (104, 116) sts rem on needle for body.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working first st on lefthand needle with working yarn from righthand needle.
Body
Rnd 1: With A, knit.
Rnd 2: *With A, k2; with C, k1; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 3: *With A, k1, with C, k3; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnds 5-7: With A, knit.
Cut C.
Continue with A only.
Ribbing
Next Rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd until body measures about 5 in, (12.5 cm) from underarm.
Bind off in rib.
Sleeves
Note: Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Place 20 (22, 24) sleeve sts from one holder onto shortest circular needle.
Row 1 (RS): From RS with C, Cable Cast On 3 (4, 5) sts, k the sts just cast on, k20 (22, 24) sleeve sts - 23 (26, 29) sts. Cut C.
Row 2: With A, Cable Cast On 3 (4, 5) sts, p the sts just cast on, p to end of row - 26 (30, 34) sts.
Row 3: *With A, k3; with C, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts; with A, k2.
Row 4: *With A, p1; with C, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts; with A, p2,
Row 5: Rep Row 3.
Row 6: With A, purl.
Cut C.
Row 7: With A, knit.
Row 8: With A, purl.
Ribbing
Continue with A only.
Row 9 (RS): *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Rows 10-16: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 17 (Decrease Row - RS): P1, k2tog, k the knit sts and p the purl sts to last 3 sts, ssk, p1 - 24 (28, 32) sts.
Rows 18-22: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 23 (Decrease Row): K2tog, k the knit sts and p the purl sts to last 2 sts, ssk - 22 (26, 30) sts.
Row 24: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 24 until sleeve measures about 14 (15, 16) in. (35.5 (38, 40.5) cm) from underarm.
Bind off in rib.
Rep for second sleeve.
FINISHING:
Sew sleeve and underarm seams.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
rem = remain(ning)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side
- LION BRAND WOOL-EASE THICK & QUICK
- Succulent 3 (3, 4) balls (A)
- Slate 1 (1, 1) ball (B)
- Seaglass 2 (2, 2) balls (C)
- LION BRAND stitch markers
- LION BRAND stitch holders
- LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle
- Circular knitting needle size 13 (9 mm), 16 in. (40.5 cm) long
- Circular knitting needle size 13 (9 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long
- Circular knitting needle size 13 (9 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long
- Circular knitting needle size 13 (9 mm), 40 in. (101.5 cm) long
- SIZE:
- S (M/L, 1X/2X)
- Finished Chest About 46 (52, 58) in. (117 (132, 147.5) cm)
- Finished Length About 18 1/2 (19 1/2, 20 1/2) in. (47 (49.5, 52) 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.
- GAUGE:
- 8 sts + 12 rnds/rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (k every st on every rnd).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
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.
TECHNIQUE EXPLANATION:
Cable Cast On
*Insert righthand needle between first 2 sts on lefthand needle, wrap yarn and pull through (as if knitting a st), transfer new st to lefthand needle; rep from * for desired number of sts.
NOTES:
Pullover is worked in one piece from neck downwards.
Piece is divided at underarms, then body and sleeves are worked separately - the body in rnds and the sleeves in rows.
When working in stranded colorwork, carry yarn color not in use loosely across WS of piece.
PULLOVER:
Yoke_x000B_With shortest circular needle and A, cast on 44 (48, 52) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working first st on lefthand needle with working yarn from righthand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Neckband
Rnds 1-4: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 5 (Increase Rnd): *K11 (12, 13), M1; rep from * 3 more times - you will have 48 (52, 56) sts in this rnd.
Begin Colorwork
Note: Change to longer and longer circular needles as sts are increased and no longer fit comfortably on the needle in use.
Rnds 1-3: With A, knit.
Rnd 4 (Increase Rnd): *With B, k4, M1; rep from * around - 60 (65, 70) sts.
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, knit.
Rnd 7 (Increase Rnd): With B, k4, *M1, k5; rep from * to last st, M1, k1 - 72 (78, 84) sts.
Rnd 8: *With B, k2; with C, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 9: *With B, k1; with C, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 10: With C, knit.
Rnd 11 (Increase Rnd): With C, k3; *M1, k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, M1, k3 - 84 (91, 98) sts.
Rnd 12: *With C, k2; with A, k2; with C, k2; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 13: *With C, k1; with A, k3; with C, k1; with A, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 14: With A, knit.
Rnd 15 (Increase Rnd): With A, k7, M1; rep from * around - 96 (104, 112) sts.
Rnd 16: With A, knit.
Rnd 17: With B, knit.
Rnds 18-21: Rep Rnds 16 and 17 twice.
Rnd 22: With C, knit.
Rnd 23 (Increase Rnd): *With C, k8 (6, 5), M1; rep from * 11 (15, 19) more times, k to end of rnd - 108 (120, 132) sts.
Rnd 24: With C, knit.
Rnd 25: With C, k2; *with A, k1; with C, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, with A, k1; with C, k1.
Rnd 26: *With C, k1; with A, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 27: Rep Rnd 25.
Rnd 28: With C, knit.
Rnd 29 (Increase Rnd): *With C, k9 (10, 11), M1; rep from * around - 120 (132, 144) sts.
Rnd 30: With C, knit.
Rnd 31: *With B, k2; with A, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 32: *With A, k1; with B, k2; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 33: *With A, k2; with B, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 34: *With B, k1; with A, k2; with B, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 35: Rep Rnd 31.
Next 1 (3, 6) Rnds: With C, knit.
Divide for Body and Sleeves
Dividing Rnd: Place first 20 (22, 24) sts onto a holder for first sleeve; with C, Cable Cast On 6 (8, 10) sts for underarm, k40 (44, 48), place next 20 (22, 24) sts onto a holder for second sleeve, Cable Cast On 6 (8, 10) sts for underarm, k40 (44, 48) - 92 (104, 116) sts rem on needle for body.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working first st on lefthand needle with working yarn from righthand needle.
Body
Rnd 1: With A, knit.
Rnd 2: *With A, k2; with C, k1; with A, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 3: *With A, k1, with C, k3; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnds 5-7: With A, knit.
Cut C.
Continue with A only.
Ribbing
Next Rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd until body measures about 5 in, (12.5 cm) from underarm.
Bind off in rib.
Sleeves
Note: Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Place 20 (22, 24) sleeve sts from one holder onto shortest circular needle.
Row 1 (RS): From RS with C, Cable Cast On 3 (4, 5) sts, k the sts just cast on, k20 (22, 24) sleeve sts - 23 (26, 29) sts. Cut C.
Row 2: With A, Cable Cast On 3 (4, 5) sts, p the sts just cast on, p to end of row - 26 (30, 34) sts.
Row 3: *With A, k3; with C, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts; with A, k2.
Row 4: *With A, p1; with C, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts; with A, p2,
Row 5: Rep Row 3.
Row 6: With A, purl.
Cut C.
Row 7: With A, knit.
Row 8: With A, purl.
Ribbing
Continue with A only.
Row 9 (RS): *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Rows 10-16: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 17 (Decrease Row - RS): P1, k2tog, k the knit sts and p the purl sts to last 3 sts, ssk, p1 - 24 (28, 32) sts.
Rows 18-22: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 23 (Decrease Row): K2tog, k the knit sts and p the purl sts to last 2 sts, ssk - 22 (26, 30) sts.
Row 24: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 24 until sleeve measures about 14 (15, 16) in. (35.5 (38, 40.5) cm) from underarm.
Bind off in rib.
Rep for second sleeve.
FINISHING:
Sew sleeve and underarm seams.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
rem = remain(ning)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side