To fit chest sizes 24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34) ”/ 61(66, 71, 76, 81.3, 86.4) cm

Finished chest sizes 26(28, 30, 32, 34, 36) ”/ 66(71, 76, 81.3, 86.4, 91.4) cm

These measurements do not include the 1”/ 2.54 cm buttonband.
This cardigan is meant to be worn with 3”/ 7.6 cm positive ease.

Branching is a term used for owls that are ready to practice flying, but not ready to be independent yet. They fly from branch to branch in their own tree, but always come back to their nest. This cardigan is made for children that are at the same stage in life as these owls. Too old to be spoon-fed and diapered, but not quite adults! If you need an owl cardigan for your younger baby, please check out Owl Always Love You .

This cardigan is knit from the bottom up, both sleeves and lower body, then joined together to form the yoke. The only seams are in the underarm area.

Materials:
Yarn-
Sport Weight-
MC 426(516, 570, 636, 696)yds/390(472, 521, 582, 636)m
CC 286(334, 376, 436, 496)yds/262(305, 344, 400, 454)m

Gauge- 24st x 32 rows per 4”/ 10 cm square in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Needles/Hooks-
Size US5/3.75mm and size US4/3.5mm circular or straight needles, and size US4/3.5mm dpns
Small steel crochet hook that will fit through the eye of the beads and buttons
Optional- size 3.75mm/F crochet hook if opting to add the CC border after the sweater is finished

Notions-
Size 6 seed beads- 46(50, 54, 56, 60, 64)
Size 1/2”/13mm buttons- 7(7, 8, 8, 9, 10), or size and number of buttons desired
24(26, 28, 29, 31, 33) stitch markers
Waste yarn or st holders
Tapestry needle