Overview:
Birdy Sweater is worked top-down. First the back is worked flat, with short rows to shape the neck and increases to shape the shoulders. Stitches are picked-up for the front and the neckline is shaped before the front and back are joined at the underarms to be worked in the round. The sleeves and neckband are worked from stitches that are picked-up, with short row shaping to the sleeve head for a good fit. Finally, the neckband is folded and knit or sewn down to the inside.

Size and fit:
The suggested fit is your own measurement +25 cm (9¾ inches) movement allowance. A diagram with finished measurements is included in the pattern. The sleeve and body length can be adjusted if preferred.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference:
98 (109) 119 (129) 139 (150) 160 cm
38½ (42¾) 46¾ (50¾) 54¾ (58¾) 62¾ inches
Length:
54 (54) 55 (55) 56 (56) 57 cm
21¼ (21¼) 21¾ (21¾) 22 (22) 22½ inches
(or desired length)
Sleeve length:
44 cm
17¼ inches
(or desired length)

Gauge:
17 sts and 25 rows to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles, after blocking.

Suggested yarn:
300 (400) 400 (400) 500 (500) 500 g Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo (100 g = 300 m / 328 yds)
held together with
100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 g Rowan Kid Silk Haze (25 g = 209 m / 229 yds)

Needles:
5 mm (US 8) circular needles, 40 and 80 / 100 cm (16 and 32 / 40 inches)
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 40 and 80 / 100 cm (16 and 32 / 40 inches)
4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)