Free Knitting Pattern

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Lion Brand® Wool­Ease® Thick & Quick
Cropped Drop Stitch Pullover
Pattern Number: L40686

Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin.

 Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
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Lion Brand® Wool­Ease® Thick & Quick
Cropped Drop Stitch Pullover
Pattern Number: L40686

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (Level 3)

SIZE: XS/S, M/L, 1X/2X

XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X)

Finished Bust 39 (46, 54) in. (99 (117, 137) cm)
Finished Length 16 1/2 (18, 19 1/2) in. (42 (45.5, 49.5) cm)
Finished Waist 31 (38, 46) in. (78.5 (96.5, 117) 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 Sep 16, 2016. To check for later updates, click here.
MATERIALS
• 640­107 Lion Brand Wool­Ease *Wool­Ease Thick & Quick (Article #640). Solids, Heathers,
Thick & Quick Yarn: Cobalt Twists, Prints, Stripes: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool;
4 6, 7 Balls Wheat & Wood: 86% Acrylic; 10% Wool; 4% Rayon;
Oatmeal & Barley & Grey Marble: 82% Acrylic; 10% Wool;
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles 8% Rayon;
Size 11 [8 mm] Metallics: 79% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 1% Metallic Poly;
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders package size: Solids, Heathers, Twists, Tweeds: 6 oz./170g
(106 yd/97 m)
• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Prints, Stripes: 5 oz./140g (87 yd/80 m)
Markers Metallics: 5 oz./140g (92 yd/84 m)
• Lion Brand Large­Eye Blunt
Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

10 sts + 15 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS).

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. The needle or hook size called for in the
pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to
person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook
or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Making a Gauge Swatch

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it
onto 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 together – 1 st decreased.

NOTES:

1. Pullover is worked sideways in one piece from Left Sleeve to Right Sleeve.
2. To shape neck, the piece is divided and front and back are worked separately. They are then rejoined to
finish the piece.
3. When binding off, sts are dropped to create a “ladder” effect.
PULLOVER
Left Sleeve
Cast on 25 sts.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 12 1/2 (11 1/2, 10 1/2) in. (32 (29, 26.5) cm) from beg,
end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Shape Sleeve
Row 1 (RS): K2, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k2 – 27 sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep the last 2 rows 9 (11, 13) more times – you will have 45 (49, 53) sts after all incs have been worked.
Shape Body
Row 1 (RS): Cast on 4 (4, 5) sts, k to end of row – 49 (53, 58) sts.
Row 2: Cast on 4 (4, 5) sts, p to end of row – 53 (57, 63) sts.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2 – 61 (65, 73) sts.
Row 5: Cast on 4 (5, 5) sts, k to end of row – 65 (70, 78) sts.
Row 6: Cast on 4 (5, 5) sts, p to end of row – 69 (75, 83) sts.
Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 5 and 6 – 77 (85, 93) sts.
Row 9: Knit.
Row 10: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rep the last 2 rows 2 (5, 9) more times.
Next Row (Inc): K37 (41, 45), M1, [k1, M1] twice, k to end of row – 80 (88, 96) sts.
Divide for Neck
Next row (WS): K4, p33 (37, 41), k3, slip rem 40 (44, 48) sts to a holder for back – 40 (44, 48) sts rem on needle for
front.
Front
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K4, p to last 3 sts, k3.
Rep the last 2 rows 20 more times.
Slip these 40 (44, 48) sts for front to a separate holder and cut yarn.
Back
Place 40 (44, 48) sts from back holder onto the needle, and join yarn so that you are ready to work a WS row.
Row 1 (WS): K3, p33 (37, 41), k4.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep the last 2 rows 20 more times, then work Row 1 once more.
Rejoin Work
Next row (RS): K across 40 (44, 48) back sts, then k across 40 (44, 48) sts from front holder – you will have 80 (88,
96) sts at the end of this row.
Next row (Dec): K4, p33 (37, 41), p2tog 3 times, p to last 4 sts, k4 – 77 (85, 93) sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rep the last 2 rows 2 (5, 9) more times.
Shape Body
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 4 (5, 5) sts, k to end of row – 73 (80, 88) sts.
Row 2: Bind off 4 (5, 5) sts, p to end of row – 69 (75, 83) sts.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2 – 61 (65, 73) sts.
Row 5: Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts, k to end of row – 57 (61, 68) sts.
Row 6: Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts, p to end of row – 53 (57, 63) sts.
Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 5 and 6 – 45 (49, 53) sts.
Shape Right Sleeve
Row 1 (Dec ­ RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 43 (47, 51) sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep the last 2 rows 9 (11, 13) more times – 25 sts.
Place markers at each end of last row.
Work in St st until piece measures about 12 1/2 (11 1/2, 10 1/2) in. (32 (29, 26.5) cm) from marked row, end with a
WS row as the last row you work.
Bind off as follows:
Bind off 9 sts, *drop next st from left hand needle and allow to unravel all the way down to cast­on edge (to make a
"ladder"), stretch the st on the right hand needle to about 1 in. (2.5 cm), bind off 3 sts; rep from * once more, bind off
to end of row.

FINISHING
Following diagram, fold piece in half. Matching Edge 1 to Edge 2 and Edge 3 to Edge 4, sew side and sleeve seams.
Weave in ends.
 ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl p2tog = purl 2 together
rem = remain(s)(ing) rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

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