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THE COTTONY ONE ™

L E T T E R S W E AT E R

PAT T E R N N o . M 2 3 0 6 4
KNIT • E ASY
 SIZES Row 1 (WS): K2, * p2, k2; rep from * to end
S (M, L, 1X, 2X) of row.
Finished Chest About 43 (47, 51, 55, 59) in. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
(109 (119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150) cm) Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.
Finished Length About 28 (28 1/2, 29, 29
1/2, 30) in. (71 (72.5, 73.5, 75, 76) cm) NOTES
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with 1. Sweater is made in 5 pieces: Back, 2
changes for larger sizes in parentheses. Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.
When only one number is given, it applies to 2. Each piece is worked form the lower edge
all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle upwards.
all numbers pertaining to your size before 3. Letter is embroidered onto finished
beginning. Sweater using duplicate st,
4. A circular needle is used to
MATERIALS accommodate the sts. Work back and forth
• LION BRAND® THE COTTONY ONE in rows on circular needle as if working with
(Art. #3040) straight needles.
#098 Lychee White 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls (A) 5. When you see work ‘even’ in the
#105 Over the Moon 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls (B) instructions, this means to continue on in
#150 Silver Medal 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls (C) the pattern st you have established without
• LION BRAND® stitch markers changing the st count by increasing,
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle decreasing, or binding off.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS BACK

Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm), 36 With A, cast on 86 (94, 102, 110, 118) sts.
THE COT TONY ONE in. (90 cm) long With A, beg with a WS row, work in K2, p2

L E T T E R S W E AT E R GAUGE
Rib for 15 rows.

16 sts + 24 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) over St With C, beg with a RS (knit) row, work in St
st (k on RS, p on WS). st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures
PAT T E R N N o . M 2 3 0 6 4 BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. about 17 in. (43 cm) from beg, end with a
WS row as the last row you work.
KNIT • E ASY STITCH EXPLANATIONS
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting Shape Armholes
the horizontal strand lying between needles Rows 1 and 2: With C, bind off 4 (5, 6, 7,
and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this 8) sts, work in St st to end of row – you will
new stitch through the back loop – 1 st have 78 (84, 90, 96, 102) sts in Row 2.
increased. Row 3 (Decrease Row – RS): With C, ssk,
pfb (purl into front and back) Purl next st k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 76 (82, 88, 94, 100)
without removing it from left needle, then p sts.
through back of same st – 1 st increased. Row 4: With C, purl.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to With B, rep Rows 3 and 4 for 2 (3, 4, 5, 6)
knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left more times – 72 (76, 80, 84, 88) sts when all
needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit decreases have been completed.
them tog – 1 st decreased.
With B, work even in St st until armholes
PATTERN STITCH measure about 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2, 12) in.
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2 additional (25.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 30.5) cm), end with a WS
sts) row as the last row you work.
Shape Neck and Shoulders
Work remainder of piece with B only.
Place a marker on each side of center 28 sts
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, k to
marker for right shoulder; join a 2nd ball of B
and bind off sts between markers for back
neck and remove markers, k to end of row
for left shoulder – 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) sts for
right shoulder and 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts for
left shoulder.

You will now work both shoulders AT THE

SAME TIME using separate balls of yarn.
Row 2: On left shoulder, bind off 6 (7, 8,
9, 10) sts, p to end of shoulder; on right
shoulder, p2tog, p to end of shoulder – 15
(16, 17, 18, 19) sts for right shoulder and 16
(17, 18, 19, 20) sts for left shoulder.
Row 3: On right shoulder, bind off 6 (7,
8, 9, 10) sts, k to end of shoulder; on left
shoulder, ssk, k to end of shoulder – 9 sts
for right shoulder and 15 (16, 17, 18, 19) sts
for left shoulder.
Row 4: On left shoulder, bind off 6 (7, 8,
9, 10) sts, p to end of shoulder; on right
shoulder, p2tog, p to end of shoulder – 8 sts
for right shoulder and 9 sts for left shoulder.
Row 5: Bind off rem 8 sts of right shoulder;
on left shoulder, ssk, k to end of shoulder –
8 sts for left shoulder.
Bind off rem 8 sts of left shoulder.
Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT
With A, cast on 45 (49, 53, 57, 61) sts.
Row 1 (WS): With A, p1, * p2, k2; rep from *
to end of row.
Rows 2-15: With A, k the knit sts and p the
purl sts.

With B, beg with a RS (knit) row, work in St st

for 60 rows.
With A, work in St st for 26 rows.

Shape Armholes and Neck

Work remainder of piece with A only.
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 40 (43, 46, 49, 52) sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3 (Armhole Decrease): Ssk, k to end Row 4: Purl.
of row – 39 (42, 45, 48, 51) sts. Row 5 (Armhole and Neck Decrease): K1,
Row 4: Purl. ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 37 (40, 43, 46,
Row 5 (Armhole and Neck Decrease): 49) sts.
Ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 37 (40, 43, Row 6: Purl.
46, 49) sts. Row 7: Rep Row 3 – 36 (39, 42, 45, 48) sts.
Row 6: Purl. Row 8: Purl.
Row 7: Rep Row 3 – 36 (39, 42, 45, 48) sts. Row 9: Rep Row 5 – 34 (37, 40, 43, 46) sts.
Row 8: Purl. Rows 10-12: Work in St st for 3 rows.
Row 9: Rep Row 5 – 34 (37, 40, 43, 46) sts. Row 13 (Neck Decrease): K1, ssk, k to end
Rows 10-12: Work in St st for 3 rows. of row – 33 (36, 39, 42, 45) sts.
Row 13 (Neck Decrease): K to last 3 sts, Rep Rows 10-13 for 10 (11, 11, 12, 12) more
k2tog, k1 – 33 (36, 39, 42, 45) sts. times – 23 (25, 28, 30, 33) sts when all
Rep Rows 10-13 for 10 (11, 11, 12, 12) more decreases have been completed.
times – 23 (25, 28, 30, 33) sts when all Rep Rows 12 and 13 for 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) more
decreases have been completed. times – 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts when all
Rep Rows 12 and 13 for 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) more decreases have been completed.
times – 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts when all
decreases have been completed. Shape Shoulder
Next row: Purl. Row 1 (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, p to
end of row – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) sts.
Shape Shoulder Row 3: Knit.
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, k to Row 3: Rep Row 1 – 8 sts.
end of row – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) sts. Row 4: Knit.
Row 2: Purl. Bind off.
Row 3: Rep Row 1 – 8 sts.
Row 4: Purl. LEFT SLEEVE
Bind off. With C, cast on 42 sts.
With C, beg with a WS row, work in K2, p2
RIGHT FRONT Rib for 15 rows.
With A, cast on 45 (49, 53, 57, 61) sts. With C, knit one row.
Row 1 (WS): With A, * p2, k2; rep from * to Next row (Increase Row – WS): With C, *
last st, k1. pfb, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, (pfb) twice –
Rows 2-15: With A, k the knit sts and p the 64 sts.
purl sts.
Change to A, work the next 50 (52, 54, 54,
With A, beg with a RS (knit) row, work in St st 56) rows with A as instructed, then continue
for 82 rows. with B only for remainder of Left Sleeve.
With B, work in St st for 4 rows. Beg with a RS row, work even in St st for 10
rows.
Shape Armholes and Neck Increase Row (WS): K2, M1, k to last 2 sts,
Work remainder of piece with B only. M1, k1 – 66 sts.
Row 1 (Neck Decrease – RS): K1, ssk, k to Work even in St st for 29 (19, 11, 9, 7) rows.
end of row – 44 (48, 52, 56, 60) sts. Rep Increase Row – 68 sts.
Row 2: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, p to end of Rep last 30 (20, 12, 10, 8) rows for 0 (2, 4, 6,
row – 40 (43, 46, 49, 52) sts. 8) more times – 68 (72, 76, 80, 84) sts.
Row 3 (Armhole Decrease): K to last 2 sts, Note: When you see ‘0’ repeats in an
k2tog – 39 (42, 45, 48, 51) sts. instruction, this means that for that size, you
 should not perform that particular instruction, 6. You will have made a V in yarn color C over
just skip to the next instruction. the V in yarn color A!
Work even in St st until piece measures about 7. Continue in this same way to embroider all
18 (18, 18 1/2, 18 1/2, 19) in. (45.5 (45.5, 47, 47, the sts on the chart.
48.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the 8. When you’re finished, bring the yarn through to
last row you work. the wrong side of the piece and knot.
scan QR code Shape Cap Sew shoulder seams.
for additional Rows 1 and 2: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, work

charts needed in St st to end of row – 60 (62, 64, 66, 68) sts

Row 3 (Decrease Row – RS): Ssk, k to last 2
Neckband
From RS with A, beg in lower right front corner,
sts, k2tog – 58 (60, 62, 64, 66) sts. pick up and k123 (125, 127, 129, 131) sts evenly
Row 4: Purl. spaced along right front edge, 34 sts along
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) more back neck, and 123 (125, 127, 129) sts along left
times – 26 sts front edge – 280 (284, 288, 292, 296) sts.
Next 4 rows: Bind off 3 sts, work in St st to Work back and forth in rows.
end of row – 14 sts. Row 1: Sl 1, * p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts,
Bind off. p3.
Row 2: Sl 1, * k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
RIGHT SLEEVE Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 3 more times.
Make same as Left Sleeve, working the first 70 Bind off.
(72, 74, 74, 78) rows with A, remainder of Right
Sleeve with C. Sew in Sleeves.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
FINISHING
Letter Weave in ends.
The letter on the Front is worked in duplicate
st (sometimes called Swiss Darning). ABBREVIATIONS
Duplicate st works over top of your original sts, beg = begin(ning)
‘duplicating’ the sts in a new color. k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
Each of the letter charts is 21 sts x 27 rows. p = purl
Center the letter of your choice onto the Left p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
Front of the Sweater, then follow the letter chart rem = remain(ing)
to duplicate st the letter. rep = repeat
RS = right side
Here’s how to duplicate st: sl = slip
1. Thread the blunt needle with a 24 in. (61 cm) st(s) = stitch(es)
length of C. St st = Stockinette stitch
2. On the Sweater, find the first stitch you would WS = wrong side
like to embroider. You’ll see that the sts look
like V’s. Every effort has been made to produce
3. Bring your threaded needle through the accurate and complete instructions. We
fabric of the Sweater, from the wrong side out cannot be responsible for variance of individual
to the right side at the point of the V. makers, human error, or typographical
4. Now slide the needle under the stitch mistakes.
ABOVE the one you’re duplicating.
5. Now insert the needle from the right side to ©2023 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights
the wrong side at the same point you began. reserved.