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Sweater Leopold
Sweater Leopold
Leopold is a classic jumper that is suitable for all occasions. The simple construction is easy to knit. The elegant saddle shoulder makes any man look good. It is a great feeling to knit a garment that is loved.
Knitting Skills & Technique
intermediate knitters; top-down construction, right- & left-leaning increases, cable CO, backward loop CO,
long tail CO
Finished Knitted Size
Available in 6 sizes, positive ease with 5-10 cm / 2–4”
Chest width of finished garment:
(cm): 100-108-114-120-130-142
(inch): 39¼-42½-45-47¼-51¼-56
Yarn
Lamana: Coma Grande, Merino Superfine 100% (240m/100g)
or
John Arbon Textiles Appledore, Double Knit
40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface (250m/100g)
or any other yarn with same gauge
Material quantity
Coma Grande - size (1-6): 500g-550g-600g-650g-700g-750g
Appledore - size (1-6): 400g-450g-500g-550g-600g-650g
Gauge (10cm x 10cm) & Needles
Plain sts: 20 sts x 28 rows - needles EU size 4.00mm / US 6
Rib sts: (p1, k1tbl): 29 sts x 30 rows - needles EU size 3.00mm/ US 2½
or needle sizes to achieve given gauge
Notions
Stitch marker, scissors, sewing needle
This item is currently suspended since there are problems with the neckline
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- First published: April 2022
- Page created: April 6, 2022
- Last updated: March 6, 2024 …
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