Shorebird Pullover by Melinda Moynihan

Shorebird Pullover

Knitting
July 2021
Light Fingering ?
31 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
973 - 2597 yards (890 - 2375 m)
1-9
English
This pattern is available for C$13.00 CAD
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Shorebird is a comfy pullover with an easy lace pattern and voluminous flutter sleeves. The boxy fit, boat neck and simple i-cord neckline finish make this a great pattern for a confident beginner or a more experienced knitter looking for a less challenging project. Shorebird is a perfect pullover for summer days spent exploring the ocean side.

Shorebird is knit in the round top down. The upper back and front are knit flat before being joined at the underarm. The sleeves are picked up and knit around the armhole in the round.

Bust Circumference:
73 (89, 103, 119, 132.5) (146.5, 157.5, 171.5, 187.5) cm or 28.75 (35, 40.5, 46.75, 52.25) (57.75, 62, 67.5, 73.75) inches

Shorebird is designed to have 2.5-12.5 cm or 1-5 inches of ease at the bust. This design is boxy and does not have any body shaping. Model is wearing size 3 with 11.5 cm or 4.5 inches of ease at the bust.
Yarn
Geilsk Bomuld og uld, 55% wool, 45% cotton. 50 gram balls, 232 m/253 yd per ball in Ecru, Shade 8
Yarn requirements per size:
Meters: 890 (1086, 1253, 1434, 1588) (1805, 1945, 2183, 2375) meters
Yards: 973 (1188, 1371, 1568, 1736) (1974, 2127, 2387, 2597) yards
Full Skeins:
4 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) of Geilsk Bomuld og uld
Needles and Notions
• 2.75 mm or US 2 circular needles with 60-152 cm or 24-60 inch cable length (choose a cable length slightly smaller than the bust circumference of your pullover)
• 2.5 mm or US 1.5 circular needles with 60-152 cm or 24-60 inch cable length (choose a cable length slightly smaller than the bust and cuff circumference of your pullover)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• A unique BOR stitch marker
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
Gauge
• 31 stitches and 43 rows over 10 cm/4 inches in stockinette after blocking on 2.75 mm needles
• 35 stitches and 44 rows over 10 cm/4 inches in lace stitch pattern after blocking on 2.75 mm needles