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Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Homespun Long and Lean Jacket
Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Homespun Long and Lean Jacket
MATERIALS
790-422 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Wisteria
4 5, 5, 5, 6 Balls
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
GAUGE:
14 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K1, p1 Rib with larger needles. 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:
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 STITCH
K1, p1 Rib (over odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
NOTES:
BACK
With larger needles, cast on 71 (77, 85, 91, 97) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with a
WS row.
Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS
row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row.
Decrease Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work in rib pattern as established to last 3
sts, ssk, k1 69 (75, 83, 89, 95) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)
from beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 67 (73, 81, 87, 93) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) from
beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 65 (71, 79, 85, 91) sts at the end of this row. Work even
in rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg.
Sleeves
Cast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next 2 rows for sleeves 111 (117,
125, 135, 141) sts when all sts have been cast on.
Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18
(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve.
Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows 87 (93, 101, 109,
115) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts at beg of next row 76 (82, 90, 97, 103) sts
at the end of this row.
Divide for Neck
Next Row: Bind off first 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work in rib as established over
next 17 (19, 23, 25, 28) sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 31 (33,
33, 35, 35) sts for neck, work in rib as established to end of row 17 (19, 23,
25, 28) sts for each side.
You will now be working both sides of the Back at the same time, each side
with a separate ball of yarn.
Next Row: Bind off first 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts, work as established to end of
first side; on 2nd side, work as established to end of row.
Next Row: Bind off first 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts, work as established to end of
first side; on 2nd side, work as established to end of row 8 (9, 12, 13, 14)
sts for each side.
Next Row: Bind off all sts of first side; on 2nd side, work as established to
end of row.
Bind off rem 8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
With larger needles, cast on 42 (44, 50, 52, 56) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with a
WS row.
Decrease Row (RS): Work in rib as established to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 41
(43, 49, 51, 55) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)
from beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 40 (42, 48, 50, 54) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) from
beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 39 (41, 47, 49, 53) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg,
end with a RS row.
Sleeve
Cast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next row for sleeve 62 (64, 70, 74,
78) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18
(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve, end with a RS row.
Shape Sleeve
Next Row: Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts, work to end of row 50 (52, 58,
61, 65) sts.
Work even in rib as established for 1 row.
Next Row: Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work to end of row 39 (41, 47,
49, 53) sts.
Shape Neck
Next Row: Bind off 12 (12, 13, 13, 14) sts for neck, work to end of row 27
(29, 34, 36, 39) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts for sleeve, work to end of row 18
LEFT FRONT
With larger needles, cast on 42 (44, 50, 52, 56) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with a
WS row.
Decrease Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work in rib as established to end of row 41
(43, 49, 51, 55) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)
from beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 40 (42, 48, 50, 54) sts.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) from
beg, end with a WS row.
Rep Decrease Row 39 (41, 47, 49, 53) sts.
Work even in rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg,
end with a WS row.
Sleeve
Cast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next row for sleeve 62 (64, 70, 74,
78) sts.
Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18
(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve, end with a WS row.
Shape Sleeve
Next Row: Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts, work to end of row 50 (52, 58,
61, 65) sts.
Work even in rib as established for 1 row.
Next Row: Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work to end of row 39 (41, 47,
49, 53) sts.
Shape Neck
Next Row: Bind off 12 (12, 13, 13, 14) sts for neck, work to end of row 27
(29, 34, 36, 39) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts for sleeve, work to end of row 18
(19, 23, 24, 25) sts.
Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at beg of next row for neck.
Bind off rem 8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neck Edging
From RS with smaller needles, beg at Right Front neck, pick up and k83 (85, 87, 89, 91) sts evenly spaced around neck edge,
ending at Left Front neck.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Bind off.
Sleeve Edging
From RS with smaller needles, pick up and k45 (47, 49, 51, 53) sts evenly spaced across lower edge of sleeve. Work in Garter st
(k every row), for 3 in. (7.5 cm). Bind off.
Sew side and sleeve seams, including edging. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
*Homespun (Article #790). 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; package size: 6.00oz/170.00 gr. (185yds/169m) pull skeins
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