Colorblock Slipover in Lion Brand Country - L40572 - Downloadable PDF

Colorblock Slipover in Lion Brand Country – Pattern L40572

This free downloadable knitting pattern, numbered L40572 and designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn, produces a striking colorblock slipover — a sleeveless pullover vest worked in bold, contrasting color sections. Rated Intermediate (Skill Level 3), this project is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, multiple yarn colors, and working in the round. The finished garment is a fashionable, cozy layering piece ideal for cooler seasons.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates an adult colorblock slipover (also known as a vest or tank-style pullover with no sleeves) available in three size ranges: XS/S, M/L, and 1X/2X. The finished bust measurements are 37 inches (94 cm), 45 inches (114.5 cm), and 53 inches (134.5 cm) respectively. Finished lengths range from 25½ inches to 28½ inches, not including the neck edging. The colorblock design uses up to eight distinct yarn colors, creating a bold, graphic aesthetic through clearly defined horizontal or blocked color sections.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting for the main body sections worked back and forth in rows
• Circular knitting for the neck edging, worked in the round on a 16-inch circular needle
• Colorblock construction, requiring yarn changes between sections using multiple colors
• Shaping through increases and decreases to form armhole and neckline curves
• M1 (Make 1) increase — a specific increase technique worked by lifting the bar between stitches to add a stitch without leaving a hole, contributing to clean, invisible shaping
• Gauge swatching in Stockinette stitch to ensure accurate sizing across all three size options
• Seaming using a blunt tapestry needle to join front and back panels
• Stitch marker placement to track pattern sections and shaping points

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — forms the primary fabric of the slipover body. The gauge is set at 11 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch.
• Edging stitch worked in the round for the neckline finish, likely a simple ribbing or garter-based border (as is typical for armhole and neck treatments in slipover construction)
• M1 increase stitch as explicitly defined within the pattern's stitch explanation section

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Lion Brand Country (Article #134), a super chunky weight, 100% acrylic yarn sold in 5 oz / 141.75 g pull skeins containing approximately 156 yards (143 m) each. Eight colorways are used across the design:

• Hampton Sunset (134-223) — Color A
• Bear Mountain (134-226) — Color B
• Kennebunk Teal (134-278) — Color C
• Lobster (134-243) — Color D
• Campfire (134-233) — Color E
• Mystic Purple (134-247) — Color F
• Freeport Blue (134-209) — Color G
• Nantucket (134-273) — Color H

Depending on the size, each color requires either 1 or 2 balls. The 100% acrylic fiber content makes this garment machine-washable, durable, and budget-friendly, while the super chunky weight