Nautical Pullover in Lion Brand Homespun - 20062

Nautical Pullover in Lion Brand Homespun – Free Knitting Pattern (Pattern Number 20062)

The Nautical Pullover is a classic, relaxed-fit knitted sweater designed using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. This free downloadable PDF pattern from Lion Brand Yarn produces a comfortable pullover with a nautical-inspired striped design, making it a wardrobe staple for cooler seasons. The pattern is rated Easy (Level 2), making it an excellent project for knitters who have moved past the absolute beginner stage and are comfortable working basic stitches and simple shaping.

Sizing and Fit

The Nautical Pullover is offered in a generous range of sizes to suit a wide variety of body types:

• Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X
• Finished chest measurements: 40 (43, 45, 49, 52, 56) inches / 101.5 (109, 114.5, 124.5, 132, 142) cm
• Finished length: 23 (23½, 24, 24½, 25, 25½) inches / 58.5 (59.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 65) cm

The pattern is written for the smallest size, with adjustments for larger sizes noted in parentheses throughout. Knitters are encouraged to circle all numbers relevant to their chosen size before beginning, which is a helpful organizational tip for managing a multi-size pattern.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater — a garment knitted in the round or flat and assembled to create a finished top with a nautical stripe motif. The stripe pattern is worked using two colors of Lion Brand Homespun yarn, identified in the pattern as Color A (790-309 Deco) and Color B (790-302). The stripe section is completed during the back construction, after which the knitter transitions to working with Color A only, cutting Color B when the stripe sequence is finished. This two-color approach gives the pullover its signature nautical character without requiring complex colorwork techniques.

Techniques Used

The Nautical Pullover is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques well-suited to an easy-level pattern:

• Flat knitting: Pieces such as the back are worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round, which is typical for classic sweater construction.
• Stripe pattern: A two-color stripe sequence is introduced during the back section, requiring the knitter to alternate between Color A and Color B at set intervals. This is a fundamental colorwork technique that involves carrying or cutting yarn as directed.
• Armhole shaping: The pattern includes instructions for shaping the armholes, introducing simple increases or decreases to give the garment a fitted, structured silhouette at the shoulders.
• Seaming and assembly: As a traditional flat-knit pullover, the finished pieces are seamed together, a standard technique in sweater construction.

Stitches Used

The Nautical Pullover relies on foundational knitting stitches, keeping the pattern accessible for newer knitters while still producing a polished, professional result:

• Knit stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body of the sweater.
• Purl stitch: Referenced explicitly in the pattern during the armhole shaping section ("Next Row: P to end of row"), indicating the use of stockinette or a similar combination of knit and purl rows.
• Stockinette stitch: The combination of knit rows and purl rows creates the smooth, classic stockinette fabric characteristic of this style of pullover.

Materials

The pattern calls for Lion Brand Homespun yarn (Article #790), a well-known bulky-weight yarn with a distinctive textured, woven appearance. The fiber content is 98% Acrylic and 2% Polyester, making it a durable, easy-care yarn that is machine washable — a practical choice for an everyday pullover. Two colorways are specified:

• Color A: Lion Brand Homespun 790-309 Deco — required in 3 (3