Leo

Leo knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo (cropped)  knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo (long) knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo (cropped) knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo (cropped) knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint
Leo knit in Berroco Vintage Handpaint

Leo

Knit classic top-down, seamless cardigans for the whole familiy with Leo! This classic button-up cardigan, knitted from Berroco Vintage Handpaint yarn, features a beautifully textured cable running down the sleeve for a touch of sophistication. Available in three sizes—child’s, cropped adult, and a longer adult version with pockets—this versatile design offers something for everyone. The soft wool blend ensures comfort, while the unique handpainted colors create a one-of-a-kind look. Whether you're looking for a cozy layering piece or a statement sweater, this cardigan delivers on both style and warmth.

Cable patterns are both charted and written out.

SIZES
Kids: (2, 4, 6) [8, 10, 12] yrs
Adults: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Kids
Chest (with buttonbands overlapped): (23½, 25¼, 27) [29, 30¾, 32½]" / (59.5, 64, 68.5) [73.5, 78, 82.5] cm
Length: (13¾, 16, 17¼) [18½, 20, 21¼]" / (34.5, 40.5, 43.5) [47, 51, 54} cm
Shown in size 8 (29" / 73.5 cm).

Adults
Bust (with buttonbands overlapped): (34¼, 38¾, 42¼) [46¾, 50¼, 54¾, 58¼] {62¾, 66¼, 70¾}" / (87, 98.5, 107.5) [119, 127.5, 139, 148] {159.5, 168.5, 179.5} cm
Length (cropped version): (18¼, 18¼, 18½) [19, 19¼, 19½, 20] {20¼, 20½, 20½}" / (46.5, 46.5, 47) [48.5, 49, 49.5, 51] {51.5, 52.5, 52.5} cm
Length (longer version): (25¼, 25¼, 25½) [26, 26¼, 26½, 27] {27¼, 27½, 27½}" / (64, 64, 66) [66, 67, 67.5, 69] {69.5, 70, 70} cm
Shown in size 4 (46¾" / 119 cm). Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO VINTAGE HANDPAINT (100 g): (2, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] hanks #5204 Sapphire Gleam for Kids' sizes; (4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 6, 6] {6, 7, 7} hanks #5209 Charcoal Whisper for Adults' cropped version or (5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7, 8] {8, 9, 9} hanks #5211 Rustic Mahogany for Adults' longer version

NEEDLES
Kids
24" / 60 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm
40" / 100 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm for buttonband

Adults
32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm
40" / 100 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm for buttonband

NOTIONS 
Kids: cable needle (cn), waste yarn to hold stitches, removable stitch markers, and (5, 5, 5) [5, 7, 7] 1" / 25 mm buttons
Adults: Cable needle (cn), waste yarn to hold stitches, removable stitch markers, for cropped version: five 1" / 25 mm buttons, for longer version: seven 1" / 25 mm buttons

GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St st using larger needles
12-st cable panel measures 2" / 5 cm
16 st cable panel measures 2¾" / 7 cm
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.


  • Yarns Used:Berroco Vintage® Handpaint
  • Designer:Åsa Buchta
  • Skill Level:Intermediate
  • Craft:Knit
  • Project Type:Women's Clothing
  • Project Type:Men's Clothing
  • Project Type:Baby/Children
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