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One really easy way to do it is to use heavier yarn & bigger needles than what is called for in the pattern. For example: a ladies size small sweater knitted with DK or sportweight yarn with size 5-7 needles would be larger, size-wise, if knitted with worsted weight or bulky yarn on size 8-10 needles.
You can use the same yarn & just knit with bigger needles, but this will result in a more loosely woven fabric & change the look of the piece significantly.
If planning on making a pattern several sizes bigger, however, I would add stitches. This is easy to do in a patern where there is a significant amount of stockinette stitch used. However, it does tend to get a little more difficult if using pattern stitches. Remember to swatch, so you know your gauge, and if increasing a pattern repeat to make larger, be sure to cast on enough stitches.
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