Leonie Sweater Pattern

Leonie is a relaxed, slouchy tee that you’ll knit up quickly and wear constantly. And there is a bonus—the pattern will add some techniques to your knitting repertoire. Learn how to work a proper Cocoknits neckline with special BO tricks and dropped shoulders using Shadow Wrap Short Rows.

Skills Needed
General knitting skills
3-needle BO
SWSR
Bias BO

Size
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements

Bust: 43.5 (48, 52, 57, 62, 66)” / 110 (122, 132, 145, 158, 168) cm ; meant for 8-12” positive ease around Bust (this is what makes it drop off the shoulders)
Length from top of Back neck: 19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24.5, 26)” / 49 (52, 54, 58, 62, 66) cm

Materials

Yarn
500 (600, 700, 800, 900, 1090) yds / 457 (549, 640, 732, 823, 997) m of a tape or strong linen/cotton yarn, approx worsted weight, to get gauge

Shown in:

Habu Textiles N-98b Wide Knitted Linen Tape
100% Linen; 56 yds / 51 m per 1 oz / 28 g
10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) skeins in Undyed (tan)

BC Garn Lino (held double)
100% Linen; 164 yd / 150 m per 1.75 oz / 50g per skein
6 (8, 9, 10, 11, 14) skeins in LN63 (pale lavender)

Habu Textiles a-188
56% Linen, 44% Cotton; 109 yds / 100 m per 1 oz / .88 g skein
5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins (medium gray)

Suggested Yarn

Habu Textiles wide Gima
100% Cotton; 109 yds / 100 m per 1 oz / .88 g skein
5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins

Needles
US 10.5–11/ 6.5-8 mm circ (cord should measure less than finished chest measurement)
US 10.5–11/ 6.5-8 mm dpns or long circ for magic loop
US US 5/ 3.75 mm or US 11/ 8 mm for cuff bind-off
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
1 st marker
stitch holders, spare circular needle

Gauge
14 sts and 18 rows = 4 in / 10 cm square in St st.