Free Knitting Pattern: Lion Cashmere Blend Knit Dress

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Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend Knit Dress

Pattern Number: 50828AD

Dress is knit in the round with 3/4 length sleeves.

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Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend Knit Dress

Pattern Number: 50828AD SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) 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 270-149 Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend Yarn: Charcoal 14 16, 18, 20, 22 Balls Lion Brand Stitch Markers Lion Brand Stitch Holders Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials Size 9 [5.5 mm] 29" [70 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Sizes S, M, and L Size 9 [5.5 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needle Sizes 1X and 2X Size 8 [5 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needle GAUGE: 16 sts + 22 rows = 4 [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS) on 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. STITCH EXPLANATION: ssk (slip, slip, knit) Sl 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. M1 (make 1 st) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new st through the back loop.

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SLEEVES With shorter needle, cast on 46 (46, 50, 50, 54) sts. Rows 1-4 *K 1, p 1; rep from * across. Row 5 (WS) K 1, p 1, *k 3, p 1; rep from * across. Row 6 *K 1, p 3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k 1, p 1. Rep Rows 5-6 until piece measures 1 1/2" [4 cm]. Change to St st. Inc 1 st each end every 6th row 0 (0, 0, 5, 4) times, then every 8th row 0 (4, 4, 3, 4) times, then every 10th row 0 (2, 2, 0, 0) times, then every 12th row 4 (0, 0, 0, 0) times - 54 (58, 62, 66, 70) sts. Work even until piece measures 12 1/2 (13, 13, 13 1/2, 14)" [32 (33, 33, 34.5, 35.5) cm] from beg. Bind off 7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 40 (44, 48, 50, 52) sts. Place sts on holder.

BODY With longer needle, cast on 152 (168, 184, 200, 216) sts. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Rnds 1-4 *K 1, p 1; rep from * around. Rnd 5 *K 1, p 3; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 5 until piece measures 3" [7.5 cm] from beg. Next Rnd K 38 (42, 46, 50, 54), pm, k 76 (84, 92, 100, 108), pm, k 38 (42, 46, 50, 54). Continue in St st until piece measures 15 (15 1/2, 15 1/2, 16, 16)" [38 (39.5, 39.5, 40.5, 40.5) cm ] from beg. Shape Hips

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Next Rnd (Dec Rnd) Knit to 2 sts before first marker, k2tog, ssk, knit to 2 sts before 2nd marker, k2tog, ssk, knit to end of rnd - 148 (164, 180, 196, 212) sts. Continue in St st, working Dec Rnd every 6th rnd 5 more times, then every 4th rnd 2 times - 120 (136, 152, 168, 184) sts. Work even until piece measures 23 (23 1/2, 23 1/2, 24, 24)" [58.5 (59.5, 59.5, 61, 61) cm] from beg. Shape Bust Next Rnd (Inc Rnd) Knit to 1 st before first marker, M1, k 1, k 1, M1, knit to 1 st before 2nd marker, M1, k 1, k 1, M1, knit to end of rnd - 124 (140, 156, 172, 188) sts. Continue in St st, working Inc Rnd every 12th rnd 3 more times - 136 (152, 168, 184, 200) sts. Work even until piece measures 33 (33 1/2, 34, 34 1/2, 34 1/2)" [84 (85, 86.5, 87.5, 87.5) cm] from beg. Shape Armholes Knit to 6 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts before first marker, bind off 12 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts, knit to 6 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts before 2nd marker, bind off 12 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts, knit to end of rnd - 112 (128, 144, 156, 168) sts. Join Sleeves Knit to first armhole, knit across sts of first Sleeve, knit to 2nd armhole, knit across sts of 2nd Sleeve, knit to end of rnd - 192 (216, 240, 256, 272) sts. Knit 1 (1, 1, 1, 3) rnd(s) even. Rnds 1-7 *K 1, p 3; rep from * around. Rnd 8 *K 1, p2tog, p 1, k 1, p 3; rep from * around - 168 (189, 210, 224, 238) sts. Rnds 9-15 *K 1, p 2, k 1, p 3; rep from * around. Rnd 16 *K 1, p 2, k 1, p2tog, p 1; rep from * around - 144 (162, 180, 192, 204) sts. Rnds 17-23 *K 1, p 2; rep from * around. Rnd 24 *K 1, p2tog, k 1, p 2; rep from * around - 120 (135, 150, 160, 170) sts. Rnds 25-31 *K 1, p 1, k 1, p 2; rep from * around. Rnd 32 *K 1, p 1, k 1, p2tog; rep from * around - 96 (108, 120, 128, 136) sts. Work even in K1, P1 Rib for 2" [5 cm]. Sizes 1X and 2X Only Change to smaller needle. All Sizes Continue in K1, P1 Rib for an additional 4" [10 cm]. Bind off in pattern. FINISHING Sew Sleeve and underarm seams. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) p = purl Pm = place marker rnd(s) = round(s) sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit p2tog = purl 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch tog = together

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*Lion Cashmere Blend (Article #270) is a luxurious blend of cashmere and merino wool. It is packaged in 1 1/2 oz [40 g]/77 yd [70 m] balls

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