Can you think of anything more fanciful than a sweater knit in Big Birdie? We can’t either! The Fancy Sweater is a simple raglan knit top-down and in the round. We fancy a knit that can be dressed up or down, and the Fancy Sweater is just that! It’s lightweight yet cozy, and simple but dare we say, fancy.

SAMPLE SHOWN
Big Birdie in color Plaid Is My Favorite Color and Bellbottom Blues (inside of collar).

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Aprox. 36 (39, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”/ 90 (97.5, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155)cm bust at widest circumference

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% Baby Alpaca, 21% Silk; 174 yards/160 meters per 100g); 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Or

Approx. 606 (664, 713, 776, 835, 906, 1005, 1112)yds / 551 (604, 648, 705, 759, 824, 914, 1011)m of similar heavy Aran weight yarn

If choosing to add a pop of color to the inside of the collar you will need an ADDITIONAL approx 26 (27, 27, 29, 29, 30, 30, 30)yds / 24 (25, 25, 26, 26, 27, 27, 27)m of a Contrast Color

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: Size US 9/ 5.5mm 9”/22.5cm OR DPNs, 16”/40cm, 24”/60cm, and 32”/80cm circular needles

Ribbing Needle: Size US 7/ 4.5mm 9”/22.5cm OR DPNs, 32”/80cm circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS
4 Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rnds = 4” / 10cm Stockinette st in the round with Gauge Needle, blocked.