Named for the Leonids, a prolific meteor shower originating in the constellation Leo, this top-down seamless sweater is a humble homage to an astronomical wonder. Every 33 years the Leonids storm creates a spectacular show, represented in this sweater with two shades of Lore. Featuring a bold pattern of stylized meteors round the yoke, this is a beautiful statement sweater by designer Jill Thompson Beach that is as fun to knit as it is to wear! Yarn: The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per 100 g hank) in Knowing (A) – 3 [3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6] hanks and Happiness (B) – 1 [1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1] hank. Construction notes: This cropped, yoke sweater is knitted from the top down, seamlessly in the round. After the rib neckband is knit, short rows are worked. The yoke is worked following a colorwork chart to the shoulders where the sleeves are put on hold and the rest of the body is worked to the hem. The sleeves are resumed and worked in the round knitted top down. Throughout the colorwork yoke section, small bobbles are worked periodically. Sizes and measurements: 1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]To fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)Chest circumference (at underarm): 84 [93: 105: 117: 129: 135: 147: 162: 171] cm (33.5 [37.25: 42: 46.75: 51.5: 54: 58.75: 64.75: 68.5] in) Recommended ease: Designed with 0–15 cm (0–6 in) of positive ease at chest circumference Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over single color st st after blocking using 3.5mm (US 4) needles.22 sts and 24 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over colorwork st st after blocking using 3.5mm (US 4) needles. Techniques used: German Twisted Cast-On 3 Stitch Bobble How to catch long floats when knitting stranded colorwork Errata: The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message. If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers. Languages available: English. Pattern format: This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
