Free Knitting Pattern

LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON®

WILD SIDE SWEATER

Pattern Number: M20083 TC

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 LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON®
WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

SKILL LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished Bust 35 (39, 42, 45, 52, 57, 63) in. (89 (99, 106.5, 114.5, 132, 145, 157.5) cm)
Finished Length 18 1/2 (18 1/2, 18 1/2, 21, 21, 23 1/2, 26) in. (47 (47, 47, 53.5, 53.5, 59.5, 66) 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.

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON® (Art. #761)
#098 Ecru 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 9) balls (A)
#124 Camel 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls (B)
• LION BRAND® double pointed knitting needles size 8 (5 mm)
• LION BRAND® double pointed knitting needles size 10 (6 mm)
• LION BRAND® stitch markers
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Circular knitting needle size 10 (6 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

GAUGE
21 sts = about 5 in. (12.5 cm); 15 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st colorwork (k on RS, p on WS) with
larger needle, after blocking.
14 sts + 18 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (k every st on every rnd) with one yarn color
only and larger needles, after blocking
16 sts + 21 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Seed st, after blocking
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION
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
K1, p1 Rib (worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
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WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

Seed St (worked over an even number of sts)

Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.

NOTES
1. Sweater is knit in multiple steps.
2. Back and 2 Front Panels are worked in St st (k on RS, p on WS) from lower edge upwards, changing
yarn color following Chart.
3. Shoulder seams are sewn then stitches are picked up along side edges of Back Panel to begin working
Side Panels.
4. Side Panels are worked sideways in Seed st. Bind off edges of Side Panels are sewn to side edges of
Front Panels and K1, p1 Rib is worked along lower edge to complete body of Sweater.
5. Stitches are picked up around armhole edges to beg sleeves. Sleeves are worked in rnds of St st (k
every st on every rnd) from armhole down to cuff.
6. Chart is used for Back Panel and both Front Panels for all sizes. The colors at the bottom of the Chart
indicate where to begin and end each Panel for each size. If desired, you can use any portion of the
Chart, as long as you have the correct stitch and row counts.
7. Read RS rows of Chart from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Carry color not in use along
WS of piece. If carrying color across 8 or more sts, twist yarns on WS to prevent overly long strands
(floats) on the WS. Be sure to avoid pulling too tightly on carried yarn.
8. Circular needle is used to accommodate number of stitches. Work back and forth in rows on circular
needle as if working with straight needles.

BACK PANEL
With circular needle and A, cast on 63 (67, 71, 75, 87, 95, 103) sts.
Beg with lowest row of Chart, work in St st and change yarn color following Chart until you have worked
a total of 70 (70, 70, 79, 79, 88, 97) Chart rows.
Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

FRONT PANEL (make 2)

With circular needle and A, cast on 18 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) sts.
Beg with lowest row of Chart, work in St st and change yarn color following Chart until you have worked
a total of 70 (70, 70, 79, 79, 88, 97) Chart rows.
Bind off loosely and weave in ends.
Wet block completed Panels to schematic measurements. This will help the sts lay flat.
From RS, beg at outer top corners, sew bind-off edges of Front Panels to bind-off edge of Back Panel for
shoulder seams.
Side Panels
Place markers on both side edges of Front and Back about 6 1/2 (6 1/2, 6 1/2, 7, 7, 7 1/2, 9) in. (16.5 (16.5,
16.5, 18, 18, 19, 23) cm) from shoulder seams.

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WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

Right Side Panel

From RS with circular needle, beg at lower right corner, pick up and k46 (46, 48, 56, 56, 62, 66) sts along
right side edge of Back Panel, evenly spaced between corner and marker.
Work in Seed st for 14 (19, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32) rows.
Bind off loosely and leave a long tail. Use tail to sew bind-off edge of panel to corresponding side edge of
Front Panel.
Left Side Panel
From RS with circular needle, beg at marker, pick up and k46 (46, 48, 56, 56, 62, 66) sts along left side
edge of Back Panel, evenly spaced between marker and corner.
Work in Seed st for 14 (19, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32) rows.
Bind off loosely and leave a long tail. Use tail to sew bind-off edge of panel to corresponding side edge of
Front Panel.
Lower Trim
From RS with circular needle, pick up and knit an odd number of sts evenly spaced along lower edge of
Sweater.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 9 rows.
Bind off loosely and weave in ends.
Collar
From RS with circular needle, pick up and knit an odd number of sts evenly spaced along right front edge,
across back neck edge, and along left front edge.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 9 rows.
Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

SLEEVES (make 2)
With larger double pointed needles, beg in center of top edge of one Side Panel, pick up and k52 (56, 56,
60, 64, 72, 80) sts evenly spaced around armhole edge.
Distribute sts evenly over larger double pointed needles. 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. Note: If desired, Sleeves
can be worked using circular needle and magic loop method.
Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X) ONLY
Knit 5 (5, 5, 4, 4) rnds.
Decrease Rnd: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 – 50 (54, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Rep last 6 (6, 6, 5, 5) rnds 12 (12, 12, 14, 14) more times – 26 (30, 30, 30, 34) sts.
Knit 7 (7, 7, 10, 10) rnds.
Proceed to Cuff instructions.
Sizes 2X and 3X ONLY
Knit 4 rnds.
Decrease Rnd: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 – 70 (78) sts.
Rep last 5 rnds 7 more times – 56 (64) sts.
Knit 3 rnds.
Rep Decrease Rnd – 54 (62) sts.
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WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

Rep last 4 rnds 9 more times – 36 (44) sts.

Knit 5 (5) rnds.
Proceed to Cuff instructions.
Cuff
Change to smaller double pointed needles and B.
Next 10 Rnds: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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

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WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

Sizing Chart – Craft Yarn Council Standard

Measured in Inch- X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large
es
Chest 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54
Upper Arm 9.75 10.25 11 12 13.5 15.5 17
Waist 23-24 25-26.5 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-45
Hips 33-34 35-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 52-53 54-55

Garment Measurements - Laid Flat

Measured in Inches X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large

Body Width 17.5 19.5 21 22.5 26 28.5 31

Body Length 18.5 18.5 18.5 21 21 23.5 26
Bottom to Armpit 12 12 12 14 14 16 17
Top to Armpit 6.5 6.5 6.5 7 7 7.5 9
Sleeve Length 19 19 19 19 19 19 19

Garment Measurements - Laid Flat

Measured in Inches X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large

A 18.5 18.5 18.5 21 21 23.5 26

B 17.5 19.5 21 22.5 26 28.5 31
C 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
D 15 16 17 18 21 23 25
E 2.5 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
F 12 12 12 14 14 16 17
G 6.5 6.5 6.5 7 7 7.5 9
H 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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Pattern Number: M20083 TC

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B
Shoulder
Seam

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F

RS Front RS Front
Panel RS Back Panel Panel

E
Side
Seam

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WILD SIDE SWEATER
Pattern Number: M20083 TC

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X-Small Back Panel
X-Small Front Panel 1 - Marks beginning st for each size
Small Back Panel S
Center Small Front Panel
Medium Back Panel M
Medium Front Panel
Large Back Panel L
Large Front Pane
X-Large Back Panel XL
X-Large Front Panel
2X-Large Back Panel 2X
2X-Large Front Panel
3X-Large Back Panel 3X
3X-Large Front Panel

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variance of individual knitters or crocheters, human error, or typographical mistakes.
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