BIRDYSWEATER & BIRDYVEST

The Birdysweater is knitted seamlessly top down and worn oversized. The wrap look at the front combined with the playful all-over lace pattern make it a very special piece in your wardrobe that can still be combined in a variety of ways. The sleeves are also generously shaped, but become narrower towards the hem. Its slightly cropped length makes it a wonderful substitute for a jacket over a summer dress, or you can combine it with high-waist jeans to achieve a very classy style. Additional flexibility is provided by the different hem options; the Birdysweater can be worked as a pullover or as a cardigan to tie up.

Tip: The pattern of the Birdyvest is included in the pattern of the Birdysweater! So, this pattern offers the opportunity to knit 4 similar but different styles in total.

Language:
english
german
danish
norwegian

Level:
intermediate

Sizes/Measurements:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
bust: 80 (96) 112 (128) 144 (160) cm
length sweater: 52 (52) 56 (56) 60 (60) cm
length cardigan: 48 (48) 52 (52) 56 (56) cm

Size guide:
The sweater should be knitted with a positive ease of approx. 10 - 20 cm, depending on how oversized you like it. The size is determined by the bust circumference, which is approximately 70 (76 - 86) 92 - 102 (108 - 118) 124 - 134 (140 - 150) cm.

If the sweater is to be worked as a tie-up cardigan, a smaller size should be chosen with a positive ease of approx. 0 - 10 cm.

Tip: Due to the lace pattern, the sweater tends to grow. Therefore, if in doubt, choose the smaller size.

Yarn:
Throughout the pattern the Birdysweater is knitted with two threads held together.

sweater: 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (300) g Cashmere Dreams by Lang Yarns 25g/290 m, if the hem option with straps to tie up is desired, it is recommended to get an extra ball of yarn.

vest: 100 (125) 150 (175) 200 (250) g Cashmere Dreams by Lang Yarns 25g/290 m

important: a snap button (size approx. 1 cm) is required for the tie-up version.

Recommended Needles
Circular needle 4.5 mm (100cm)
Circular needle 4.5 mm (40cm)
Circular needle 3.5 mm (100cm)
Circular needle 3.5 mm (40cm)

Note: I’m knitting very tight, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size. Please knit a swatch to check gauge.

Gauge:
In lace pattern with yarn held double on 4.5 mm needles
21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm
(washed & blocked)

Tip: Two lace pattern repetitions (34 sts x 24 rows) result in 16 x 8 cm.

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