Free Knitting Pattern: Lion® Organic Cotton Cropped Raglan Sweater

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Cropped Raglan Sweater
Lion BrandŽ Lion^® Organic Cotton
Pattern Number: 70111

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Chest 35 (38, 41, 44, 48) in. (89 (96.5, 104, 112, 122) cm) Finished Length 14 (15 1/4, 17 1/4, 19, 20 1/4) in. (35.5 (39.5, 44.5, 48.5, 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.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

680-003 Organic Cotton Yarn: Bark True, warm medium brown
Quantity needed: 6 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 38.94
Alternative Quantity: (7, 9, 11, 13)

Lion Brand Stitch Holders
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 5.99

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm), 29 in. (74 cm) Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 29 in. (74 cm)
GAUGE:
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needle. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. 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. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH K2, p2 Rib Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *, ending k2. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Repeat Row 2 for k2, p2 Rib

NOTES:
Cardigan is worked back and forth on a circular needle in one piece from the neck down.

INSTRUCTIONS

BODY With smaller needle, cast on 86 (90, 98, 102, 106) sts, Work in k2, p2 Rib for 2 in. (5 cm), inc2 (4, 2, 4, 6) sts evenly spaced on last WS row - 88 (94, 100, 106, 112) sts. Change to largerneedle. Shape Body Row 1 (RS): K 14 (15, 16, 17, 18), yo, k 1, place marker for right front, yo, k 14 (15, 16, 17,18), yo, k 1, place marker for sleeve, yo, k 28 (30, 32, 34, 36), yo, k 1, place marker for back, yo,k 14 (15, 16, 17, 18), yo, k 1, place marker for sleeve, yo, k 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) for left front- 96 (102, 108, 114, 120) sts. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K 15 (16, 17, 18, 19), yo, k 1, yo, k 16 (17, 18, 19, 20), yo, k 1, yo, k 30 (32, 34,36, 38), yo, k 1, yo, k 16 (17, 18, 19, 20), yo, k 1, yo, k 15 (16, 17, 18, 19) - 104 (110, 116,122, 128) sts. Row 5: K 16 (17, 18, 19, 20), yo, k 1, yo, k 18 (19, 20, 21, 22), yo, k 1, yo, k 32 (34, 36,38, 40), yo, k 1, yo, k 18 (19, 20, 21, 22), yo, k 1, yo, k 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) - 112 (118, 124,130, 136) sts. Continue in St st, working yo before and after marked k 1 st as established on every RS row for atotal of 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) times - 280 (302, 324, 346, 368) sts. Divide For Body Next Row (RS): K 37 (40, 43, 46, 49) sts for right front, bind off next 3 sts (the yo, k1, yo),k 60 (65, 70, 75, 80) sts for sleeve and slip sts to stitch holder, bind off next 3 sts (the yo, k1,yo), k 74 (80, 86, 92, 98) sts for back, bind off next 3 sts (the yo, k1, yo), k 60 (65, 70, 75, 80)sts for sleeve and slip sts to stitch holder, bind off next 3 sts (the yo, k1, yo), k 37 (40, 43,46, 49) sts for left front. Next Row (WS): Purl across all sts on needle, joining left front, back and right frontsections - 148 (160, 172, 184, 196) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 3 1/2 (4 1/2, 5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/2) in. (9 (11.5, 14, 16.5, 19)cm) from under arm, ending with a WS row, dec 2 sts evenly spaced on last row. Change to smallerneedles and work in k2, p2 Rib for 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm). Bind off. Sleeve (make 2) Slip 60 (65, 70, 75, 80) sts from stitch holder to smaller needle. Work in k2, p2 Rib, dec 2 (3,0, 1, 2) sts evenly spaced across first row - 58 (62, 70, 74, 78) sts. Work in k2, p2 Rib for 8(10, 10, 12, 12) rows. Bind off. FINISHING Sew sleeve and underarm seams. Front bands From RS, with smaller needle, pick up and k 78 (86, 94, 106, 114) sts along front edge. Work ink2, p2 Rib for 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) rows. Bind off. Rep on opposite front edge.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

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