Leizu is a boxy sweater, knitted seamlessly from the top down, worked in stockinette stitch with small leaves on the body.
SIZE
Finished bust circumference: 100 (110, 120, 130)(140, 150, 160) cm or 39½ (43¼, 47¼, 51¼)(55, 59, 63) in.
Suggested ease: 15 to 25 cm or 6 to 9¾ in.
MATERIAL
Yarn: approximately 1100 (1240, 1350, 1490)(1630, 1780, 1930) meters of DK yarn.
The sample is knitted with Linaé (95% linen and 5% cotton, 100g/190m) of Natissea.
Needles: 3.5mm/US4 and 3.25mm/US3 circular needles. Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Other: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.
GAUGE
With 3.5mm/US4 needles, 21 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4’’ in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked.