A cozy oversized sweater with a relaxed crew neckline and set-in sleeves is worked at a bulky gauge in two row stripes of an Aran weight alpaca/silk blend. Slipped stitches are worked along the sleeves and side body to add some fun to this fuzzy and quick knit!
Big Little Stripes kits are Dyed to Order and will begin shipping approximately the week of 2/17/25
Pattern is available directly from Jessie Maed Designs or on Ravelry.
KITS
Kit 1: MC: Plaid, CC: Taffy
Kit 2: MC: Town & Country, CC: Pop Rocks
Kit 3: MC: Town & Country, CC: Gloaming
SIZES
(XS, S, M)[L, 1X, 2X]{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:
(28, 32, 36)[40, 44, 48]{52, 56, 60}"
(71, 81.5, 91.5)[101.5, 112, 122]{132, 142, 152.5}cm
Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(40, 44, 48)[52, 56, 60]{64, 68, 72}"
(101.5, 112, 122)[132, 142, 152.5]{162.5, 172.5, 183}cm
This top is designed with 10-12”/25.5-30.5cm of positive ease at the full chest To choose your size, add 10-12”/25.5-30.5cm to your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size. If you have a large full chest in relation to upper chest, size down.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
MC: (400, 425, 450)475, 525, 550{650, 700, 725} yds
(366, 388, 411)434, 480, 503{594, 640, 663} m
Big Birdie 100g: 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5
CC: (300, 300, 325)350, 350, 375{450, 500, 550} yds
(274, 274, 297)320, 320, 343{411, 457, 503} m
Big Birdie 100g: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4
Fiber Content
Big Birdie is our custom-milled alpaca/silk blend exclusive to The Lamb & Kid. This is an aran-weight shapeshifter—it can be knit down for a dense and luscious fabric, or opened up for a light and airy one. If you’re looking for a yarn to make perfectly fluffy sweaters and vests, or the coziest of accessories, Big Birdie is your girl!
79% alpaca/21% silk; 174 yds/100 g
