Birds, baby birds is a top down, starting at the neckline, this sweater is worked seamlessly from top to bottom starting with a ribbed neckline. Shortened needles are added to shape the neck and the yoke is worked flush. The sleeves and body are separated and worked in the round.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE : 36.22 (39.37, 42.51, 45.67, 49.22, 52,75) inches / 92 (100, 108, 116, 125, 134) cm.
Sample is size 1 worn with 4”/10 cm. positive ease.

YARN: Drops Lima from Garnstudio – 109 yds/100 m. – 50 gr. - 8 ply/DK/ worsted
Content: 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca

MC: Ruby Wine 5820: 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls
(450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700) gr.

CC : Off White 0100: 2 (2 ,2, 2, 3, 3) balls
(100, 100, 100, 100, 150, 150) gr.

NEEDLES

US 3 (3,25 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck, body and sleeve ribbing.

US 5 (3,75 mm) 24” (60 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch, in the round, on needles US 5 (3,75 mm.)