Pattern Rewritten for technique class only, pattern was not distributed in class. Students printed their own copies.

CYC Lesson Plan Available as well as the following rewrite.

Linus’ Sweater (For Maltese dog, at 7.4 pounds)
Supplies:
• One skein of Caron Simply Lt Country blue, Color A
• One skein of Caron Simply Bone, Color B
• Size US 6 and US 7 needles
• Darning needle

Instructions:

Stripe 1. With Color A Cast on 46 stitches onto US 6 needle and work in 2 x 2 Rib for 8 rows:

1) ROWS 1,3,5,7 * Knit 2, Purl 2 repeat from * all the way across row, turn work

2) ROWS 2,4,6,8 * Purl 2, Knit 2 repeat from * all the way across row, turn work.

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later, switch to larger size, US 7 needles.

Stripe 2. Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

1) Rows 9,11,13,15: (RS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Knit 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2

2) Rows 10, 12, 14, 16: (WS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Purl 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 3 Join Color A, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

1) Rows: 17, 19, 21, 23 (RS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Knit 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2

2) Rows: 18, 20, 22, 24 (WS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Purl 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 4. Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

1) Rows 25,27,29,31: (RS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Knit 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

2) Rows : 26,28,30,32 (WS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Purl 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 5 Join Color A, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

1) Rows: 33,35,37,39 (RS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Knit 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

2) Rows: 34,36,38,40 (WS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Purl 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 6. Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

1) Rows 41,43,45,47: (RS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Knit 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

2) Rows 42,44,46,48: (WS) Knit 2, Slip Marker, Purl 42, Slip Marker, Knit 2.

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 7 Join Color A, leaving a 6” tail, Switch to smaller US Size 6 Needle and work in 2x2 Rib

Set Up Row 49: Knit 46 ( do set up row once)

Rows 50,52,54,56 * Purl 2, Knit 2 repeat from * all the way across row, turn work.

Rows 51,53,55,57 * Knit 2, Purl 2 repeat from * all the way across row, turn work.

BIND OFF IN PATTERN

Stripe 1 With Color A Cast on 18 stitches onto US 7 needle.

Rows 1 -3 Work in Garter Stitch (knit every row)

Next work in Stockinette for the next 5 Rows with Garter Stitch Edging on first 2 and last 2 stitches.

Rows: 4,6,8 (WS) K2, P14, K2
Rows: 5,7 (RS) K2, K14, K2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

DECREASES worked every 5th Row

Stripe 2. Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.
Row 1: (RS) K2, K14, K2
Row 2: (WS) K2, P14, K2
Row 3: (RS)K2, K14, K2
Row 4: K2, P14, K2
Row 5 (RS) DECREASE ROW K2, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K2 (16 sts, two sts decreased)
Row6: (WS) K2, P12, K2
Row 7: (RS) K2, K12, K2
Row 8: (WS) K2, P12, K2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 3. Join Color A, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.
Row 1: (RS) K2, K12, K2
Row 2: (WS) K2, P12, K2
Row 3: (RS)K2, K12, K2
Row 4: K2, P12, K2
Row 5 (RS) DECREASE ROW K2, K2tog, K8, K2tog, K2 (14 sts, two sts decreased)
Row6: (WS) K2, P10, K2
Row 7: (RS) K2, K10, K2
Row 8: (WS) K2, P10, K2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 4. Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.
Row 1: (RS) K2, K10, K2
Row 2: (WS) K2, P10, K2
Row 3: (RS)K2, K10, K2
Row 4: K2, P10, K2
Row 5 (RS) DECREASE ROW K2, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K2 (12 sts, two sts decreased)
Row6: (WS) K2, P8, K2
Row 7: (RS) K2, K8, K2
Row 8: (WS) K2, P8, K2

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail to weave in later.

Stripe 5 Join Color B, leaving a 6” tail, Switch to smaller US Size 6 Needle and work in 2x2 Rib for 8 rows.

Set Up Row: Knit 12 (only do set up row once)

Rows 1,3,5,7 * Knit 2, Purl 2 repeat from * all the way across row, turn work.

Rows 2,4,6,8 Purl 2, Knit 2 repeat from all the way across row, turn work.

Break Yarn, leaving a 6” tail and weave in

Finishing

With yarn needle, sew the underbelly of sweater to top using a Mattress Stitch, leaving a gap where the arms will go. In this sweater, sew together the first two stripes, then leave a gap for the next two stripes, and then sew the last stripe.

Weave in ends.

PREREQUISITES | EASY Rated Project
For these projects, students should have a good working knowledge of knitting basics, including how to make a slip knot, casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. Student must print project at home. Techniques to complete project at home will be covered including:

Purl Stitch
Stockinette Stitch
2 x 2 Rib Stitch
Decreasing
Yarn/Color Change
Binding Off in Pattern
Seaming Mattress Stitch
Gauge 17.5 sts and 24.4 rows ~ 4” in Stockinette St

Class Questions:
1) What is a #4, Medium Weight Yarn?

According to the Craft Yarn Council of America’s Yarn Standards (recommendations) #4 Medium Weight Yarn is a category described by the Craft Yarn Council of America in the Standard Yarn Weight System. This class of yarn range includes: Worsted , Afghan, and Aran weights. The Knit Gauge Range for this yarn category in Stockinette stitch to 4 inches = 16–20 sts or 4 - 5 spi (stitches per inch). The Recommended Needle U.S. Size for this Range are sizes 7 to 9 (as a starting point as you should use whatever needle size needed to obtain gauge given in the pattern you will be working on with the yarn weight specified). For example, Caron Simply Soft recommends a US 8 size needle but this pattern calls for Both US 6 & 7 putting the GAUGE out of the worsted category ( 16–20 per 4”) and into the dk (double knit 21–24 per 4” ) category.

Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com

However, this yarn category according to the Ravelry Standard Yarn Weights differs somewhat and uses a system of yarn plys, wraps per inch (wpi), measured on an inch ruler over an inch, stitches per 4” and omits the mysterious afghan category completely. The two categories that remain are:

Worsted /10 ply/9 wpi Knit gauge 4” = 20 stitches
Aran /10 ply/8 wpi Knit gauge 4” = 18 stitches

Furthermore, Lion Brand yarn gives us a glimpse into the international view that there are two yarns in the Worsted Category they are: Afghan and Aran.

In the end, you want to consider purchasing a yarn that will yield the spi your designer intended for their project by reading the yarn label.

2) How do I cast on in Rib using the long tail method?
Link: Rib Cast-on.

3) Why are my edge stitches Uneven?

One of the most common errors is picking up an extra stitch at the end of the row when you knit into the loop of the stitch below. To avoid this, check the last stitch as it goes on the right needle. Also be sure the first stitch at the beginning of a row is snug so loops from the stitches below do not wrap around the needle creating what looks like two stitches.
Also, the beginning of a row is where knitters accidentally add most stitches. Tug on the edge of the knitting to identify the first stitch to be knitted. Be sure the yarn is behind the work for knitting and in front for purling. Accidental yarn overs will add stitches on the edge, as well as in the middle of the row. Be sure to knit in the stitch and not the bar between the stitches. Check to see if yarn in the stitches is not split.

Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com

4) Where do I find a 4” and 5” lucite measuring square?
Follow the two links below in homework paragraph.

Homework:
1) Make 5”x 5” Gauge swatch using the needles and yarn chosen for project. Cast on 23 sts using long tail method (this method the cast on row is the knit (RS) row, the second row is purled. Continue alternating Knit, Purl Rows in stockinette until measuring 5” square.
With a 4” lucite measuring square, (Omnigrid 4 x 4 " Ruler or Omnigrid 5 x 5" Ruler) to count the stitches and rows within square.

Gauge Adjustments- If your swatch (stitches and rows per 4”) measures smaller, knit another swatch using the next larger size needles. If it measures larger, knit another swatch using the next smaller size needles. Work your gauge swatch until you come as close as possible to the gauge called for.
(source www.craftyarncouncil.com)

2) Start a Linus Project Page on Ravelry. Add the yarn you will be using (take picture of yarn and post if you want), the needle size(s) you will be using, swatch notes, and pictures of work in progress and any thoughts that may help a fellow beginner knitter through the process.

Total Student Count: 2