Dynamic pattern with embedded SQL.

I want to do the following. Am I going to have to create a dynamic SQL
statement?

Exec Sql Declare C1 Cursor For
           Select MLNAME,
                  MLMTXT,
                  MLSEU2
             From QTEMP/MBRLIST
             Where MLNAME Like :Pattern
             Order By MLNAME;

Pattern has something like '%LL%'

I have tried as above and

'''%LL%'''

They all return no records.

Thanks for any help.