This pattern provides instructions for a Lion Sweater, knitted in King Cole Big Value DK yarn.

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 56cm / 22”), (Size 2: 61cm / 24”), (Size 3: 66cm/ 26”), (Size 4: 71cm/ 28”), (Size 5: 76cm/ 30”), (Size 6: 81cm/ 32”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Big Value DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m

Sweater:
(Size 1: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 2: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 3: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 4: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 5: 3 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 6: 3 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls).

This pattern requires a 4mm (UK 8) crochet hook and 3 buttons.