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Kleo Sweater
ABOUT PATTERN
Kleo Sweater is a timeless wardrobe classic for all levels of knitters.
This sweater is worked from top down on circular needles seamlessly.
It comes in a boxy oversized fit, round neck and long sleeves with wide cuffs that can be folded double.
Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner
SUGGESTED YARN
350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 (600) 600 g
Tweed Supreme by Majo Garn, 350 m = 50 g
100% Superfine merino wool
The sweater is worked with two strands of fingering weight yarn held together.
Sample yarn category // 1: Super fine: Fingering // WPI: 16
Two strands of sample yarn held together // 4: Medium: Worsted // WPI: 10
ADDITIONAL
- Stitch markers (3)
- Stitch holders (E.g. spare cable/ scrap yarn)
- Row counter (Tip: I use a free App called ‘Minimalist Stitch Counter’)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm US 8 / 80 cm 32 in circular needles
4 mm US 6 / 40 & 80 cm 16 & 32 in circular needles
GAUGE
In stockinette using 5 mm US 8 needles:
15 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
Worked flat, measured after blocking.
If you tend to have large differences in your knitting tension between flat vs round, it is smart to work a test swatch also in the round and adjust the needle size if needed to keep the gauge consistent.
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
NOTE: SIZES 7, 8 & 9 HAVE NOT BEEN TEST KNITTED. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE SIZES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNIT THIS SWEATER, I WILL GIFT IT TO YOU FOR FREE AGAINST YOUR FEEDBACK <3
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Sweater circumference: 104 (112) 122.5 (133.5) 141.5 (152) 162.5 (173.5) 181.5 cm 41.5 (44.75) 49 (53.25) 56.5 (60.75) 65 (69.2) 72.5 in
Recommended ease: Approximately 25 cm 10 in of positive ease, or your own preferred amount.
Model wears size 4 with 35 cm 13.75 in of positive ease to hip circumference (between sizes 3 and 4 > sized up to 4)
Happy knitting!
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- First published: October 2023
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