Bluebird on My Shoulder Cardigan by Celeste Young

Bluebird on My Shoulder Cardigan

Knitting
September 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1350 - 1800 yards (1234 - 1646 m)
34 (36.5, 39, 41.5, 44)" bust circumference.
English

Bluebirds are synonymous with happiness and cheer. From Louis Armstrong to Cinderella, the bluebird appears throughout popular culture as a symbol of sweetness and delight. Wearing this cardigan you’ll find one on your shoulder, and may joy follow you!

Finished Size: 34 (36.5, 39, 41.5, 44)“ bust circumference. Modeled in size 34 with 1” negative ease.

Materials: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 137 yd 125 m 50 g): color 817 Aran (MC), 10 (10, 11, 12, 13) hanks; Color 845 Denim (CC1), 1 hank; Color 818 Mocha (CC2), 1 hank; Color 841 Moss (CC3), 1 hank; Color 836 Pink Ice (CC4), 1 hank; Color 813 Blue Velvet (CC5), 1 hank; Color 819 Chocolate (CC6), 1 hank; Color 801 Army Green (CC7) 1 hank.

Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight and 24” circulars Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight

Notions: 9 (9, 8, 8, 10) 5⁄8” buttons, stitch marker, stitch holder or scrap yarn. Cardigan shown used Dill Buttons style number 201138, color 11 (dillbuttons.com).