Leonardo by Russell Brent

Leonardo

Knitting
April 2025
Light Fingering ?
14 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in brioche
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1700 - 1800 yards (1554 - 1646 m)
English
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Wrap yourself in the opulence of feathers and flair with Leonardo, a brioche knit shawl inspired by the regal beauty of a peacock’s display. Each medallion bursts forth like the open eye of a plume, rich with depth, texture, and color. The fluidity of brioche knitting breathes life into the design, creating a luxurious fabric that’s as warm as it is elegant.

Designed for knitters who crave rhythm, movement, and a touch of the exotic, this wrap is a statement piece—bold, intricate, and timeless. Whether draped over your shoulders at twilight or paired with your favorite coat, it invites admiration and tells a story of craft, grace, and wild inspiration.

This pattern has been tech edited and awaiting test knit beyond the sample.

Materials
1,750 y (1600 m) of fingering/sock weight yarn (4 skeins)

Size
89” (226 cm) long x 26” (66 cm) wide

Needles & Notions
Circulars US 4 (3.5 mm), 24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) in length
DPNs US 4 (3.5) mm
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle to sew in ends

Gauge
14 sts & 26 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Gauge is less important than consistent tension. Feel free to go up or down a needle size to create a fabric that makes you happy, yarn usage will vary.

Yarn
KnittinBro Yarn Sock
75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 463 y (423 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)
foreground color A = Under the Sea, 2 skeins

Fingering weight yarn from stash
About 400 y
background color B = purple, 2 skeins