This sweater is knitted in a loose fit style with a leopard pattern, and it is knitted bottom up. It is made with one strand of lace weight wool and two strands of mohair, resulting in a garment that is both soft and lightweight, despite being knitted in a traditional fair isle knitting technique. The design is intended to be unisex, offering a comfortable fit for all. However, the fit is slightly cropped, providing a modern silhouette. If you prefer a longer length, the pattern includes instructions on how to easily extend the sweater's body for a customized fit.
📏 SIZES
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL-3XL) 3XL-4XL
The stated measurements are the measurements of the sweater itself. It is recommended to choose a size with a positive ease of 10-20 cm.
Circumference: 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 cm
Length: 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 (64) 65 cm
Sleevelength: 47 (47) 43 (43) 43 (40) 40 cm
Gauge: 16 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm in pattern on needle size 6.
It is recommended to knit a swatch in the round, as this will achieve the most accurate result. Achieving the correct gauge is crucial for the sweater to have the described measurements.
Recommended needles Circular needle size 4.5 & 6 (80-100 cm) + double-pointed needles, unless using the magic loop technique (for some sizes, sleeves can be knitted on a 40 cm circular needle) and circular needle size 3 (60 cm) for the ribbing at the neck.
🧶 MATERIALS
Saga from Filcolana (300 m, 50 g)
Tilia from Filcolana (210 m, 25 g)
Color 1
1 strand Saga: 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
Color 2
1 strand Saga. 977): 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
Version 1 (Brown & White):
Color 1
1 strand Saga (Nougat (Melange) fv. 973): 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia (Light Truffle fv. 354): 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
Color 2
1 strand Saga (Marzipan (Melange) fv. 977): 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia (Natural White fv. 101): 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
Version 2 (Brown & Blue):
Color 1
1 strand Saga (Hoarfrost) fv. 301): 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia (Ice Blue fv. 340): 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
Color 2
1 strand Saga (Java fv. 262): 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins
& 2 strands Tilia (Coffee fv. 325): 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 skeins
With the described amount of yarn, you can choose whether the ribbing should be in the main color or the contrast color. If there is leftover yarn, you can use the leftovers to knit a pair of Leo Mittens.
Dominant color: It is recommended to use the darkest color as the dominant color.
