Cozy Colorblock Pullover And Hat in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

Cozy Colorblock Pullover And Hat in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

Project Overview

This free knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn features a coordinating pullover and hat set designed for children, showcasing a charming colorblock design. The pattern, numbered L32388, offers multiple size options to accommodate growing children from 12-18 months through 8 years old. The matching hat provides a finished circumference of approximately 17 inches (43 cm) and stretches to fit a range of sizes, making it a versatile accessory to pair with the pullover.

Pullover Specifications

The pullover is available in five child sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 22 inches (56 cm) for the smallest size to 30 inches (76 cm) for the largest. Finished length varies from 10 inches (25.5 cm) for the 12-18 month size to 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) for the 8-year size, measured from the back neck. This graduated sizing ensures a proper fit as children grow.

Skill Level and Techniques

Rated as Easy+ (Level 3), this pattern is accessible to knitters with basic experience who are ready to tackle slightly more complex projects. The colorblock construction technique creates visual interest by combining contrasting yarn colors in distinct sections, a design approach that adds dimension and style to the finished garment while remaining manageable for intermediate knitters.

Yarn Materials

The pattern calls for Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn in two distinct product lines to achieve the colorblock effect:

• Vanna's Choice Solids (Article #860) in Charcoal Grey serves as the primary color (A), requiring 2 to 4 balls depending on size. This yarn is composed of 92-96% acrylic with 4-8% rayon content, offering a soft, durable blend. Each ball contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and provides 170 yards (156 meters) of yardage.
• Vanna's Palettes (Article #865) in Spirited Twists provides the contrasting colorblock sections (B), requiring 1 to 2 balls depending on size. This 100% acrylic yarn comes in pull skeins weighing 0.35 ounces (10 grams) per skein with 17 yards (16 meters) per skein for the Prints, Tweeds, and Heathers line, or in 2.5 ounce (70 gram) balls with 121 yards (111 meters) for the Twists line.

Knitting Tools and Equipment

The pattern requires Lion Brand knitting needles in size 8 (5 mm), which are paired with the specified yarn to achieve proper gauge. Additional tools include Lion Brand double-pointed needles in size 8 for working smaller circumference sections such as hat crowns, split ring stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping, and a large-eye blunt needle for weaving in yarn ends during finishing.

Gauge and Sizing Accuracy

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows over approximately 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the stitch pattern. Achieving this gauge is essential for ensuring the finished garment matches the intended dimensions and that the yardage requirements remain accurate. Knitters whose swatches produce fewer stitches and rows per inch should use smaller needles, while those producing more stitches and rows should increase needle size accordingly.

Pattern Information

As of June 18, 2014, no corrections have been issued for this pattern. The design employs colorblock construction, combining solid and variegated yarn sections to create visual contrast and interest throughout both the pullover and coordinating hat.