Fauna by This.Bird.Knits

Fauna

Knitting
April 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch with largest needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1240 - 2200 yards (1134 - 2012 m)
39.5 (43.25, 47, 51) (54.5, 58.5, 62) 66”
English
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Abbreviations
BOR=beginning of the round 
co=cast on 
k=knit
k2tog= knit the next 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)
M1L=pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the left-hand needle from front to back, knit into back of stitch
LH= left hand
p=purl 
pm=place marker
RH= right hand 
RS=right side facing 
sm=slip marker
st(s)=stitch(es) 
WS=wrong side facing Yarn
Julie Asseline Nurtured Worsted Weight 100% Fine Wool Yarn
(Rambouillet + Targhee + Merino) 56g / 2oz = 118m / 130yds
Shown in Antlers, 10 (10, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) 17 skeins
Approximately 1240 (1300, 1520, 1630) (1780, 1880, 2000) 2200 yards

Materials
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 40 cm/16” cord.
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 50cm/ 20” cord.
Note on cord length: for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord.
For the collar and sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s, or Magic Loop may be used.

1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeves
Spare set of larger needles for pockets

Gauge
17 stitches x 30 rounds = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in garter stitch with largest needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notes
This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. A rolled collar is knit first, then folded over and knit together with the sweater before the yoke is worked. The body is knit in garter stitch with a simple drop stitch pattern that is worked through the yoke. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping. Change needle lengths as required as the yoke circumference increases. After the yoke, the sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body and sleeves are both knit in garter stitch in the round. Slight waist shaping for the body is optional, along with set in kangaroo pockets.

Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8 Shown in size 2 with approximately 7” positive ease.
Finished Measurement at chest (fullest point): 39.5 (43.25, 47, 51) (54.5, 58.5, 62) 66”
Height To Underarm: 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5) (16, 16, 16) 16.25“
Sleeve Circumference at Upper Arm: 12.4 (14, 14.8, 16.5) (16.3, 16, 17.7) 19.3”
Sleeve Circumference at Cuff: 8 (8.4, 9, 9.4) (9.9, 10.4, 10.4) 11.3”
Sleeve length from Underarm: 17 (18, 18, 18) (18, 18.25, 18.25) 18.25”

NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 4-10” positive ease, to choose the size for your intended fit, pick one based on the finished measurements.