Coastal Grandmother Sweater in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton - M22140 TC - Downloadable PDF

Coastal Grandmother Sweater in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton – Pattern M22140 TC

The Coastal Grandmother Sweater is a free downloadable knitting pattern designed by Irina Poludnenko in collaboration with Lion Brand. Rated Easy skill level, this pattern is an ideal project for beginner and early-intermediate knitters looking to complete a wearable, full-sized pullover sweater. The design evokes a relaxed, breezy coastal aesthetic — think classic New England style — making it a versatile wardrobe staple for cooler seaside evenings or everyday casual wear.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater worked in the round using circular knitting needles. The finished garment is available in four sizes: XS/S, M/L, 1X/2X, and 3X/4X, with a finished bust measurement ranging from approximately 39 inches (99 cm) up to 63 inches (160 cm). The finished length ranges from approximately 24 to 27 inches depending on size, making it a comfortable, slightly relaxed-length sweater suitable for a wide range of body types. The design features a classic two-color palette — a primary body color with a contrasting accent — giving it that timeless, nautical-inspired look associated with the "coastal grandmother" aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern is specifically written for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Art. #761), a worsted weight, 100% cotton yarn that is machine washable and known for its smooth stitch definition and soft hand feel. Cotton yarn is especially well suited to warm-weather or transitional-season garments, and its natural fiber content makes this sweater breathable and comfortable against the skin.

• Color A: #098 Ecru — 6 (7, 9, 10) balls required depending on size
• Color B: #110 Navy — 1 ball required for all sizes

The Ecru serves as the main body color, while Navy provides the contrasting detail that reinforces the coastal, nautical character of the design. Using a cotton yarn at worsted weight means the fabric knits up relatively quickly, which is part of what keeps this pattern accessible for beginners.

Needles and Additional Tools

The sweater is constructed using circular knitting needles, size US 6 (4 mm). Two lengths are called for:

• A 36-inch (91 cm) circular needle for working the body of the sweater in the round
• A 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle for working smaller circumferences such as the neckline or sleeves

Additional notions include Lion Brand stitch markers and a Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in ends and finishing seams.

Construction Technique

The sweater is worked in the round on circular needles, a technique that eliminates the need for flat seaming along the sides and creates a seamless, professional-looking fabric. Knitting in the round is particularly beginner-friendly because the knitter works almost entirely on the right side of the fabric, making it easier to read the work and maintain consistent tension. The use of two circular needle lengths allows the knitter to transition smoothly between larger body sections and smaller circumference sections like the sleeves or collar.

Stitches and Techniques Used

As an Easy-rated pattern, the Coastal Grandmother Sweater relies on fundamental knitting stitches and techniques that are well within reach of a confident beginner:

• Knit and purl stitches — the foundational building blocks of all knitted fabric
• Working in the round — using circular needles to create seamless, tubular fabric
• Stitch marker placement — to track rounds, increases, and section boundaries
• Two-color knitting — incorporating Color B (Navy) as an accent, likely used for stripes, ribbing, or trim details that define the coastal character of the design
• Shaping techniques — standard increases and decreases used to shape the body, armholes, and neckline