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

Cozy Colorblock Pullover And Hat in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn (Pattern Number L32388) includes instructions for two coordinating projects: a colorblock pullover sweater and a matching hat, both sized for children. Rated Easy+ (Level 3), this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who have moved past the absolute beginner stage and are ready to tackle simple shaping, colorwork, and working in the round.

Projects Included

Cozy Colorblock Pullover

The pullover is a children's colorblock sweater worked in a classic, comfortable silhouette. It is available in five sizes to fit a wide range of young children:

• 12–18 months: Finished Chest 22 in. (56 cm), Finished Length 10 in. (25.5 cm)
• 2 years: Finished Chest 24 in. (61 cm), Finished Length 11 in. (28 cm)
• 4 years: Finished Chest 26 in. (66 cm), Finished Length 12 in. (30.5 cm)
• 6 years: Finished Chest 28 in. (71 cm), Finished Length 14 in. (35.5 cm)
• 8 years: Finished Chest 30 in. (76 cm), Finished Length 15½ in. (39.5 cm)

The colorblock design uses two contrasting yarns — Color A and Color B — to create bold, graphic blocks of color across the body of the sweater. This technique is a popular and beginner-friendly approach to colorwork, as it does not require stranding or intarsia; instead, colors are typically worked in separate sections or rows, making it manageable for knitters building their skills.

Cozy Colorblock Hat

The coordinating children's knit hat has a finished circumference of approximately 17 in. (43 cm) and is designed to stretch to fit a range of head sizes. Like the pullover, it incorporates the colorblock aesthetic for a cohesive, matching set. The hat is worked using double-pointed needles, making it a great introduction to knitting in the round for those new to that technique.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting for the body panels of the pullover
• Knitting in the round using double-pointed needles for the hat
• Colorblock construction using two separate yarn colors (Color A and Color B)
• Basic garment shaping appropriate for an Easy+ skill level
• Seaming to join finished panels of the pullover
• Use of stitch markers to track pattern placement

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches forming the foundation of the pattern stitch
• The pattern is worked to a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in the specified pattern stitch
• Ribbing or other edging stitches are typical for children's pullovers at this skill level, consistent with the pattern's construction

Materials

Yarn

The pattern calls for two Lion Brand yarn lines used together for the colorblock effect:

• Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (Article #860) — used as Color A. This yarn is 100% Premium Acrylic for most colorways (solids such as Charcoal Grey #860-151 are 92% Acrylic / 8% Rayon; color 402 is 96% Acrylic / 4% Rayon). It comes in 3.5 oz (100 g) / 170 yard (156 m) skeins for solids. Depending on size