Fancy

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.