American Flag Sweater #kwec-flagSweater by Lion Brand Yarn

American Flag Sweater #kwec-flagSweater

Knitting
January 2001
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1071 - 1377 yards (979 - 1259 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
English
This pattern is available for free.

Lion Brand Pattern #: kwec-flagSweater

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished chest 40 (44½, 48, 52, 56) inches

#630 Wool-Ease Chunky
(MC) 630-099 Fisherman 5-7 balls
(A) 630-112 Red (1 ball)
(B) 630-109 Royal Blue (1 ball)
Some colors in original pattern have been discontinued.
3 colors, 7-9 balls total

Knitting Needles - Size 10 (6 mm) LionBrand.com
Ed. note: PDF pattern specifies Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles

Eighteen 7/8-inch white fabric appliqué stars or white star buttons (available at your local fabric store).
Note: Stars may also be executed in duplicate stitch

Pieces: Front, Back, Sleeves (2)

Pattern includes written flag directions (intarsia).

Finishing notes:
Tack down fabric stars or sew on buttons in rows of 4 then 3, ending with 4 across. To make flag stand out, you may wish to embroider the outline in blanket stitch or stem stitch.