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Leio is a new take on a pullover that uses my Novus construction in a whole new way!
Like all sweaters that use the Novus construction it is knit side to side. Leio is knit in two halves from sleeve to center back. The back seam is grafted and then the fronts are joined with an organic cable panel. Finally the side seams are “zipped” up with panels, making this a seamless yet structured side to side sweater with comfortable ease!
 

There is a KAL thread set up here:
https://www.nelkindesigns.com/LeioKAL

MATERIALS
700 (800, 880, 1100, 1250, 1400, 1600) yards/ 640 (730, 800, 1010, 1140, 1280, 1460) meters of aran weight yarn
(this amount includes approx. 10% extra, be sure to purchase more if you are going to make modifications!)

Yarn I Used:
Black Sample- Istex, Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool; 109 yd [100 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g]); col. 1707 Galaxy
Yellow Sample- Berroco, Catena (94% Merino wool, 6% nylon; 120 yd [110 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g]); col. 5444

US Size 10 [6 mm] 32-inch or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 10 [6 mm] 16-inch circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scrap yarn, cable needle
Scrap yarn and 6 mm crochet hook for provisional cast on

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest Circumference):
37 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) ”/ 94 (102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm  
Refer to the schematic on Page 2 for more detailed measurements.

SIZE
XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X)
To fit bust 29 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/ 74 (81, 91, 102, 112, 122, 132) cm with approximately 8”/ 20 cm ease.
Shown in size XS on a 33” bust.

GAUGE
13 sts x 20 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st, blocked (see Notes)