Winter Bird by Susan B. Anderson

Winter Bird

Knitting
January 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
180 yards (165 m)
One Size
English
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Finished measurement:
The bird without the hat measures 4-inches from the bottom of the body to the top of the head.

Yarn
Wisconsin Woolen Spun Sport by Barrett Wool Co. (100% American Wool), 50 grams / 180 yards, in Birch (creamy white), and Jam (red).

Woolens by Barrett Wool Co. (100% American Wool), 50 grams / 180 yards, in the following colorways: Loam (heathered dark grey and brown mix), and Vine (heathered green).

In total the one Winter Bird will use about 20 grams of sport weight yarn combining several colors. Amounts may vary slightly. Make sure you have a little extra on-hand.

Needles
Bird: US size 4 / 3.5mm set of double-pointed needles and 16-inch circular
Sweater with Wings, Hat and Scarf: US size 5 / 3.75mm set of double-pointed needles

Or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
US size 4 / 3.5mm: 6.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

US size 5 / 3.75mm: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch

Materials
Locking stitch markers
Yarn needle
Polyester fiberfill
One pair of 5mm safety eyes (Considered a choking hazard for infants and young children. If concerned embroider French knots instead).
One dinner fork for making the tiny pom pom.