Sea Lion Sweater Knitting Pattern | PDF Download

This sea lion sweater pattern was inspired by a dear friend who, while beautifully pregnant, joked that her movements felt just like a seal’s. That image — warm, tender, and gently playful — stayed with me and became the heart of this cozy winter design.

The result is a relaxed pullover featuring a charming sea lion motif in the center front. The sweater is worked flat and seamed, with ribbed edges and classic shaping. The pattern includes detailed written instructions and a colorwork chart for the motif. It's designed for knitters who enjoy meditative projects with a creative twist.

🧶 What you get:
A digital PDF knitting pattern including:
- knitting instructions
- Sea lion colorwork chart (sized to fit the sweater proportionally)

Sweater schematic and measurements (finished size):
Width (body): 52 cm
Length (body): 67 cm
Sleeve length (from armhole): 52 cm
Sleeve width at cuff: 20 cm
Sleeve width at top: 36 cm
Wrist ribbing: 5 cm

📏 Gauge: 14 sts × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch

🧵 Yarn Suggestions:
Worsted to chunky weight natural yarns
(e.g. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, Rowan Merino Aria, Rowan Pure Wool Worsted, Drops Lima)

✨ Perfect for: Confident beginners to intermediate knitters

📥 Instant Download:
You’ll receive the PDF pattern immediately after purchase.

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