This pattern is a part of my Zodiac series where I designed each Zodiac sign in a traditional Icelandic Wool sweater style.
This pattern is inspired by the zodiac sign Leo.

The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round.

Sizes (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

XXS: 71 cm – 30 cm – 42 cm – 31 cm
XS: 79 cm – 32 cm – 44 cm – 32 cm
S: 86,5 cm – 34 cm – 46 cm – 33 cm
M: 94 cm – 36 cm – 47 cm – 35,5 cm
L: 109 cm – 38 cm – 48 cm – 36,5 cm
XL: 116,5 cm – 40 cm – 49 cm – 39 cm
XXL: 124 cm – 42 cm – 50 cm – 41 cm
3XL: 134 cm – 43 cm – 51 cm – 43 cm
4XL: 146,5 cm – 44 cm – 52 cm – 43 cm
5XL: 156 cm – 46 cm – 52 cm – 44 cm

Yarn: Léttlopi from Istex, Plötulopi from Istex would also be great. If you don’t have access to either then choose a similar yarn that fits the gauge.

Yarn: Istex Léttlopi – 50g skein

Color A Mimosa 1703 XXS(5) XS(6), S(7), M(8), L(9), XL(11), XXL(12) 3XL(12) 4XL(13) 5XL(14)

Color B Chocolate 0867 XXS(2) XS(2), S(2), M(2), L(2), XL(2), XXL(2) 3XL(2) 4XL(2) 5XL(2)

Color C White 0051 XXS(2) XS(2), S(2), M(2), L(2), XL(2), XXL(2) 3XL(2) 4XL(3) 5XL(3)

Color D Rust 9427 XXS(1) XS(1), S(1), M(1), L(1), XL(1), XXL(1) 3XL(1) 4XL(1) 5XL(1)

Gauge
10x10cm = 18 sts and 26 rows on 5mm needles.

Circular needles: 4mm and 5mm, 40 and 60/80 cm (depending on your size)

Double-pointed needles: 4mm and 5mm

NOTE: I knit quite tightly so you may need to use 4,5mm or even 4mm I recommend knitting a swatch to test the tension.

This pattern has slim fit and a shorter body length, if you prefer a wider fit you should consider sizing up and/or adding a few cm in the body.

What you’ll need:

Circular needles: 4mm and 5mm, 40 and 60/80 cm (depending on your size)

Double-pointed needles: 4mm and 5mm

Measuring tape

Stitch markers

Stitch holder

Scissors

If you are interested in test knitting my un test knitted sizes or simply have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!

For more information, see: https://lopamunstur.com/shop/leo/