Keep your best friend warm with this Lion Brand Yarn pattern. Your pooch will give you extra kisses!
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium
To fit dogs about 10-18 (18-29) lb.
Finished Neck Circumference 12 1/2 (14 1/2) in. (32 (37) cm)
Finished Chest About 18 1/2 (22 1/2) in. (47 (57) cm)
Finished Length About 19 (23) in. (48.5 (58.5) cm), including neck ribbing
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
• 825-204 Lion Brand Amazing Yarn: Mesa 2 Balls
• Double- Pointed Needles - Size 8
•Double- Pointed Needles - Size 9
• Circular Knitting Needles 16 inches Size 8
• Circular Knitting Needles 16 inches Size 9
•Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
*Amazing® (Article #825). 53% Wool, 47% Acrylic; package size: 1.75oz/50.00 gr. (147yds/135m) pull skeins
GAUGE:
16 sts + 22 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd).
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 fewer 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
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.
PATTERN STITCH
K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds (over even number of sts)
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 for K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds.
NOTES:
1. Sweater is worked in one piece beg at neck.
2. Sweater is worked in the round to leg openings, then back and underbody are worked separately back and forth in rows. When leg openings are complete, underbody and back are rejoined and worked in in the round to the back flap. Back flap is worked back and forth in rows.
3. When knitting in the round on double pointed needles (dpns), your sts need to be divided fairly evenly onto 4 needles. The total number of sts may not always be evenly divisible by the number of dpns that you are using - this is not a problem! Simply divide your sts as evenly as possible, you will still create a symmetrical 'tube' of knitting.
DOG SWEATER
With smaller double pointed needles (dpns), cast on 50 (58) sts. Divide sts onto 4 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 and being careful not to twist sts.
Neck Ribbing
Work in K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds until piece measures 4 in. (10 cm)m from beg.
Change to larger dpns as you work the next rnd.
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) for 2 rnds.
Increase Rnd: K1, M1, k to last st, M1, k1 - 52 (60) sts at the end of this rnd.
Rep Increase Rnd 3 (6) more times - 58 (72) sts when all increases have been completed.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rep Increase Rnd - 60 (74) sts.
Note: If the sts no longer fit comfortably on double pointed needles as you work the following rnds,
change to the larger circular needle.
Rep last 2 rnds 7 (8) more times - 74 (90) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Divide for Leg Openings
Next Rnd: K6 (9), bind off 5 (8) sts for leg opening, k52 (56) and place these 52 (56) sts on a holder for back, bind off 5 (8) sts for leg opening, k to end of rnd, remove marker and k next 6 (9) sts - 12 (18) sts rem for underbody.
Underbody
Note: The underbody and back are now worked separately, back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
Work in St st worked in rows (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 1 1/2 (2) in. (4 (5) cm) from bound off sts for legs, end with a WS row as your last row.
Back
Place the 52 (56) sts for back on larger circular needle, ready to work a WS row.
Work in St st worked in rows until back measures same length as underbody, end with a WS row as your last row.
Join Back and Underbody
Next Rnd (RS): K52 (56) back sts, cast on 5 (8) sts, k6 (9) underbody sts from holder, place marker for beg of rnd, k rem 6 (9) underbody sts from holder, cast on 5 (8) sts - 74 (90) sts.
Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle.
K to beg of rnd marker.
Work in St st worked in rnds until piece measures 2 in. (5 cm) from joining.
Shape Back Flap
Next Rnd (RS): K to 9 (10) sts before beg of rnd marker, bind off 18 (20) sts removing beg of rnd
marker, k to end - 56 (70) sts.
Note: Back flap is now worked back and forth in rows.
Purl one row.
Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to end of row - 55 (69) sts.
Next Row: P1, p2tog, p to end of row - 54 (68) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 12 (15) more times - 30 (40) sts rem.
Continue in St st for 2 1/2 (4) in. (6.5 (10) cm), end with a WS row.
Change to smaller circular needle.
Lower Body Ribbing
From RS, k30 (40) rem back flap sts, pick up and k72 (88) sts evenly spaced down side edge of back flap across underbody and up other side of back flap - 102 (128) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds for 5 rnds.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Leg Ribbing
From RS, with smaller double pointed needles, pick up and k22 (28) sts evenly spaced around one leg opening.
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.
Work in K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds for 5 rnds.
Bind off.
Rep around 2nd leg opening.
Weave in ends.
Knit this quick Downton Abbey Style Topper from Lion Brand Yarn and then grab yourself a spot of tea and tune in for the new season!
SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)
SIZE: One Size
About 30 x 38 in. (76 x 96.5 cm), before folding and seaming.
MATERIALS
• 792-407 Lion Brand Homespun Thick and Quick Yarn: Painted Desert 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9mm]
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
*Homespun® Thick & Quick® (Article#792). 88% Acrylic, 12% Polyester; package size: 8.00oz/227.00 gr. (160yds/146m) pull skeins
GAUGE:
8 sts + 12 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm).
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 fewer 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
Yo (yarn over)
An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows:
1. Bring yarn to front, between the needles.
2. Take yarn to back, over the right needle. This creates the new st. You are now ready to
proceed with the next st as instructed.
NOTES:
Topper is worked in one piece then folded and seamed.
TOPPER
Cast on 62 sts.
Rows 1-7: Knit.
Rows 8 and 10 (WS): K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 9: Knit.
Row 10: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rows 11- 26: Rep Rows 3-10 twice.
Rows 27-30: Knit.
Rows 31-33: K5, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
Rows 34-39: Knit.
Row 40: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 41: Knit.
Row 42: Rep Row 40.
Rep Rows 27-42 four more times.
Knit 4 rows.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rep last 2 rows.
Knit 4 rows.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rep last 2 rows.
Knit 6 rows.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold piece in half to measure 15 x 38 in. (38 x 96.5). Place marker 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm) down from fold on each side. Seam from marker to lower edge on each side. Weave in ends.
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SIZE: One Size
Finished Cowl circumference about 35 in. (89 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None as of Nov 21, 2013. To check for later updates, click here.
MATERIALS
• 640-154 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Grey Marble 5 Balls
• Lion Brand Size 35 [19 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles
• Lion Brand Size 13 [9mm] 29-inch [75 cm]Circular Knitting Needles
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
*Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Article#640). Solids, Heathers, Twists: 80%
Acrylic, 20% Wool Wheat & Wood: 86% Acrylic; 10% Wool; 4% Rayon Oatmeal & Barley & Grey Marble: 82% Acrylic; 10% Wool; 8% Rayon Metallics: 79% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 1% Metallic Poly; package size: Solids, Heathers, Twists, Tweeds:6 oz./170g (106 yd/97 m) Prints (Sequoia, Mesquite, Granite): 5 oz./140g (87 yd/80 m) Metallics: 5 oz./140g (92 yd/84 m)
GAUGE:
5 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Cowl pattern with larger needle and 2 strands of yarn held tog.
9 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Wrap pattern with smaller needle and 1 strand of yarn.
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 fewer 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.
NOTES:
1. Cowl and Wrap are worked separately then sewn tog.
2. Cowl is worked in the rnd with 2 strands of yarn held tog.
3. Wrap is worked in rows with a single strand of yarn. A circular needle is used to
accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if
working with straight needles.
4. Only 2 balls of yarn are required if making Cowl only.
COWL
With larger needle and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 42 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle.
Rnds 1-6: Purl.
Rnds 7-10: Knit.
Rnds 11-15: Purl.
Rnds 16-24: Rep Rnds 7-15 Bind off.
WRAP
With smaller needle and 1 strand of yarn, cast on 85 sts.
Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Rows1-13: Work in Garter st (k every row) for 13 rows.
Row 14 (WS): Purl.
Row 15: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end of row.
Row 16: Purl.
Rows 17-29: Work in Garter st for 13 rows.
Rows 30-45: Rep Rows 14-29.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Place a marker anywhere on one edge of Cowl. Place a 2nd marker on the same edge about 12 in. (30.5
cm) from the first marker. Sew one short edge of Wrap to WS of Cowl, gathering the edge of the wrap to
fit the 12 in. (30.5 cm) edge of the cowl between the markers. Remove markers.
Note: A helper will make the next part of finishing easier. Try on Cowl, with Wrap in front. Wrap the other
end of the Wrap around to your back, adjusting to fit, and pin to edge of Cowl. Take off Cowl and sew end.
Weave in ends.
This fingerless glove pattern from Lion Brand Yarn is perfect for this time of year. Any last minute gifts to knit up?...
SIZE: Medium
MATERIALS
• 620-197 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Burgundy
1 Ball (A)
• 861-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour®: Copper
1 Ball (B)
• Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8
Stitch Markers
•Stitch Holders
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Double pointed knitting needles size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm), set of 5
Alternative Colorway: 1 ball Wool-Ease: Navy (Article #620-111)
1 ball Vanna's Glamour: Sapphire (Article #861-109)
GAUGE:
12 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) with larger needles and
1 strand each of A and B held together. 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
NOTES:
These extra-long wristers are meant to cover your fingers. Roll down the tops to
expose them.
Wristers are worked with 1 strand each of A and B held tog throughout.
Alternative colorway: 1 ball Wool-Ease in Navy (Article #620-111) and 1 ball Vanna's Glamour
in Sapphire (Article #861-109).
WRISTERS (make 2)
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog and smaller needles cast on 20 sts.
Divide sts even onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 2 in (5 cm), then work in Seed st for 4 rnds.
Shape Thumb Gusset
Change to larger needles.
Rnd 1: K2, place marker, m1, k1, m1, place marker, k to end of rnd – 22 sts.
Rnds 2-4: K to first marker, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: K2, sl marker, m1, k to next marker, m1, sl marker, k to end of rnd.
Rep last 4 rnds until there are 9 sts between markers.
Knit 3 rnds.
Next Rnd: K to first marker, sl 9 sts between markers to a holder, cast on 3 sts, k to end of rnd– 22 sts.
Hand
Continue in St st as established (k every rnd) until piece measures about 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg.
Roll-Down Edging
Work 4 rnds in Seed st.
Change to smaller needles and work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm) from beg.
Bind off.
Thumb
From right side, with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, larger double pointed needles, and leaving a long tail
of A, pick up and k2 sts along edge of hand, then k 9 sts from holder.
Divide sts even onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist st. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in St st until thumb measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Next Rnd: K2tog, k to end of rnd.
Work 2 rnds in Seed st.
Change to smaller double pointed needles and work in K1, p1 Rib until thumb measures about 2 in. (5 cm).
Bind off.
FINISHING
Use tail of A at thumb edge to sew any gaps at base of thumb.
Weave in ends.
