Free Knitting Pattern

LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®

MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

SKILL LEVEL – EASY

SIZES
Child 2 (Child 4, Child 6) (Women’s S, Women’s M, Women’s L)
Finished Chest/Bust About 28 1/2 (32, 35 1/2) (41, 44 1/2, 48) in. (72.5 (81.5, 90) (104, 113, 122) cm)
Finished Length About 16 1/2 (17 1/2, 18 1/2) (21, 22, 23) in. (42 (44.5, 47) (53.5, 56, 58.5) 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 NOTE: The yarn amount listed, one ball of each of 5 colors of yarn, is sufficient to make 2
sweaters – one adult size (S-L) and one child size (2-6).

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE® (Art. #550)
#134 Terracotta 1 ball (A)
#178 Maize 1 ball (B)
#100 White 1 ball (C)
#121 Barley 1 ball (D)
#126 Umber 1 ball (E)
• LION BRAND® stitch markers
• LION BRAND® stitch holders
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long for child sizes; 36 in. (91.5 cm) long for adult sizes
Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm),16 in. (40.5 cm) long.

GAUGE
18 sts + 21 rows/rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Charted Fair Isle pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

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.

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MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

PATTERN STITCHES
K1, p1 Rib worked in rows (over an even number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib worked in rows.
K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds (over an even number of sts)
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rnd 2 for K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds.

NOTES
1. Pullover is made in 3 pieces; Body and 2 Sleeves.
2. Body is worked in rnds from the lower edge up to underarms. Piece is then divided and Front and
Back are worked back and forth in rows to shoulders.
3. Sleeves are worked separately, back and forth in rows.
4. All pieces begin with a ribbed lower edge. Remainder of each piece is worked in St st, changing color
following a Fair Isle pattern Chart.
5. Stitches are picked up around neck edge for neckband.
6. When you see ‘as established’ in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st,
changing yarn color following Chart, and lining up sts as in previous rows/rnds.
7. When you see ‘work even’ in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have
established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing or binding off.

CHART NOTES
1. There are 2 Charts, 1 for child sizes and 1 for adult sizes.
2. The Fair Isle patterns are worked following Charts. When working in rnds, read all rnds of Chart from
right to left. When working in rows, read RS rows of Chart from right to left and WS rows from left
to right.
3. When changing yarn color, do not cut old color. Carry color not in use across WS of piece.
4. When you’ve worked the last rnd/row shown on the Chart, begin again with rnd/row 1.

BODY
With longer needle and A, cast on 128 (144, 160) (184, 200, 216) sts.
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.
Work in K1, p1 rib worked in rnds until piece measures about 1 1/2 (1 1/2, 1 1/2) (2 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2) in.
(4 (4, 4) (6.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm) from beg.
Knit 1 rnd.
Cut A.
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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

Beg Charted Fair Isle Pattern

Note: Be sure to follow the Chart that matches the size sweater you’re making!
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every st of every rnd) and change yarn color following Fair Isle Chart until
Body measures about 10 (10 1/2, 11) (13, 13 1/2, 14) in. (25.5 (26.5, 28) (33, 34.5, 35.5) cm) from beg.

Divide for Armholes

Next Row (RS): Work in pattern as established over first 64 (72, 80) (92, 100, 108) sts, place rem sts on a
holder for front – you will have 64 (72, 80) (92, 100, 108) sts rem on needle for back and 64 (72, 80) (92,
100, 108) sts on a holder for front.

Back
Working back and forth in rows over back sts only, work in St st worked in rows (k on RS, p on WS) and
continue to change color following Fair Isle Chart until back measures about 5 1/2 (6, 6 1/2) (7, 7 1/2, 8)
in. (14 (15, 16.5) (18, 19, 20.5) cm) from divide, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Place a marker on each side of center 22 (24, 26) (32, 34, 36) sts for back neck.

Shape Right Back Neck and Shoulder

Next Row (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to first back neck marker,
place 22 (24, 26) (32, 34, 36) neck sts between markers on a holder, place rem 21 (24, 27) (30, 33, 36) sts
on another holder for left shoulder – 15 (17, 19) (21, 23, 25) sts rem on needle for right shoulder.
Next Row: Bind off 2 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 13 (15, 17) (19, 21, 23) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 7 (8, 9) (10, 11,
12) sts.
Next Row: P2tog, work in pattern as established to end of row – 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts.
Bind off.

Shape Left Back Neck and Shoulder

Return the 21 (24, 27) (30, 33, 36) left shoulder sts to needle, so that you are ready to work a RS row. Join yarn.
Next Row (RS): Bind off 2 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 19 (22, 25) (28, 31, 34) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 13 (15, 17) (19,
21, 23) sts.
Next Row: K2tog, work in pattern as established to end of row – 12 (14, 16) (18, 20, 22) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 6 (7, 8) (9, 10,
11) sts.
Next Row: Work in pattern as established to end of row.
Bind off.

Front
Return 64 (72, 80) (92, 100, 108) front sts to needle so that you are ready to work a RS row.
Work same as for back until front measures about 2 1/2 (3, 3 1/2) (4, 4 1/2, 5) in. (6.5 (7.5, 9) (10, 11.5,
12.5) cm) from divide, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Place a marker on each side of center 12 (14, 16) (22, 24, 26) sts for front neck.

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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

Shape Left Front Neck and Shoulder

Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern as established to first front neck marker, place 12 (14, 16) (22, 24, 26) sts
between markers on a holder for neck, place rem 26 (29, 32) (35, 38, 41) sts on another holder for right
shoulder – 26 (29, 32) (35, 38, 41) sts rem on needle for left shoulder.
Row 2: Bind off 3 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 23 (26, 29) (32, 35, 38) sts.
Row 3: Work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 21 (24, 27) (30, 33, 36) sts.
Row 5: Work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 6: Bind off 1 st, work in pattern as established to end of row – 20 (23, 26) (29, 32, 35) sts.
Rows 7-10: Rep Rows 5 and 6 twice more – 18 (21, 24) (27, 30, 33) sts rem in Row 10.
Work even in pattern as established until left front measures same as left back to beg of back shoulder
shaping, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Next Row (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 12 (14, 16)
(18, 20, 22) sts.
Next Row: Work even in pattern as established to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: Rep last 2 rows – 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts.
Bind off.

Shape Right Front Neck and Shoulder

Return the 26 (29, 32) (35, 38, 41) right shoulder sts to needle, so that you are ready to work a RS row.
Join yarn.
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 3 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 23 (26, 29) (32, 35, 38) sts.
Row 2: Work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 21 (24, 27) (30, 33, 36) sts.
Row 4: Work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 5: Bind off 1 st, work in pattern as established to end of row – 20 (23, 26) (29, 32, 35) sts.
Rows 6-9: Rep last 2 rows twice more – 18 (21, 24) (27, 30, 33) sts in Row 9.
Work even in pattern as established until right front measures same as right back to beg of back shoulder
shaping, end with a RS row as the last row you work.
Next Row (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row – 12 (14, 16)
(18, 20, 22) sts.
Next Row: Work even in pattern as established to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: Rep last 2 rows – 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) sts.
Bind off.

SLEEVES (make 2)
With shorter needle and A, cast on 32 (36, 40) (44, 48, 52) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib worked in rows until piece measures about 1 1/2 (1 1/2, 1 1/2) (2 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2) in.
(4 (4, 4) (6.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

Beg Charted Fair Isle Pattern

Work remainder of Sleeve in St st worked in rows (k on RS, p on WS) and change yarn color following Fair
Isle Chart.
Increase Row (RS): Work in pattern over first st, M1, work in pattern as established to last st, M1, work
last st – 34 (38, 42) (46, 50, 54) sts.
Work even in pattern as established, changing yarn color following Fair Isle Chart for 5 (5, 5) (7, 7, 7) rows.
Rep Increase Row – 36 (40, 44) (48, 52, 56) sts.
Rep these 6 (6, 6) (8, 8, 8) rows for 7 (7, 7) (8, 8, 8) more times, working added sts into Fair Isle pattern –
50 (54, 58) (64, 68, 72) sts when all increases have been completed.
Work even in pattern as established until piece measures about 11 (11, 11) (18, 18, 18) in. (28 (28, 28)
(45.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

Shape Sleeve Cap

Continuing in pattern, bind off 5 (5, 5) (3, 3, 3) sts at the beg of the next 8 (8, 8) (16, 16, 16) rows – 10 (14,
18) (16, 20, 24) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband
From RS with shorter needle and A, beg at right shoulder seam, pick up and k5 sts down right back neck
edge, k22 (24, 26) (32, 34, 36) back neck sts from holder, pick up k5 sts up left back neck edge to left
shoulder seam, pick up and k20 sts down left front edge, k12 (14, 16) (22, 24, 26) front neck sts from
holder, and pick up and k20 sts up right front edge – 84 (88, 92) (104, 108, 112) sts.
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 K 1, p1 Rib worked in rnds for 5 (5, 5) (7, 7, 7) rnds.
Bind off.
Sew Sleeve seams.
Sew Sleeves into armholes.
Weave in ends.

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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

ABBREVIATIONS
beg = beginning
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side

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 LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE®
MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

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MOTHER AND CHILD PULLOVERS
Pattern Number: M20308 POL

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