Leandra sweater

An ode to the 90s: Oversized lines, bold cable, effortless allure. A roomy, boxy sweater designed with a distinctly 90s-inspired silhouette. The dropped shoulders and relaxed body create an easy, oversized fit that emphasizes comfort while retaining a structured look. A bold maxi cable runs down both the front and back, adding texture. The generous ribbed hems are slightly cinched, creating subtle volume and that characteristic “puffy” finish often seen in 90s knitwear. The design is completed with a distinctive turtleneck, featuring an opening at the edge, giving the neckline a touch of ease. The model in the picture is 169 cm / 5 ́7” tall and wears a Size 2. **LEVEL** Beginner (1/3) **YARN** 10 (11, 11, 12, 13) (13, 14, 15) skeins of The Merry Merino 110 by Kremke Soul Wool (50 g = 110 m / 120 yds) (100% Virgin Wool). 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins of Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m / 230 yds) (70% Kid Mohair and 30% Silk). The sample used The Merry Merino in colourway “02” and Tilia in colourway “336”. The sweater is worked by holding two strands of yarn together. **NEEDLES** 5 mm / US 8 circular needle, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for main body fabric and 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the neckline and sleeves. 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, cable length 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the ribbing. **GAUGE** After blocking: 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 5 mm / US 8 needle in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Please note that the gauge will change quite a bit after blocking. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) This sweater is designed to have an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with approximately 25 cm / 9.75” of positive ease at bust. Finished bust circumference: 105.5 (110, 116, 120, 126) (136, 146.5, 156.5) cm / 41.5 (43.25, 45.75, 47.25, 49.5) (53.5, 57.75, 61.5)”. As a reference, Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) are intended to fit an actual bust circumference of about 80–85 (85–90, 90–95, 95–100, 100–110) (110–120, 120–130, 130–140) cm / 31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5, 35.5–37.5, 37.5–39.25, 39.25–43.25) (43.25–47.25, 47.25–51.25, 51.25–55)”. Length from the mid Back: 55 (55, 55, 55, 58) (57.5, 61, 61) cm / 21.75 (21.75, 21.75, 21.75, 22.75) (22.75, 24, 24)”, excluding neck ribbing and including hem. **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders and a tapestry needle.