Description

This is our second Birkin, as the first one was knitted in hands-on Chic ages ago.... !

The sweater is an iconic classic and we thought its rustic and elegant echo would be enhanced by Moretta. The feeling while knitting it is pure and perfect match.

It's knit seamlessly in the round from the top down and the body is gently shaped into an A-line by changing needle sizes. The yoke design features a border of a leaf pattern, which encases a floral motif and optional bobbles to provide subtle textural interest. The sweater has 3/4 length sleeves and a dropped back hem for a modern look. 

We opted for a two-color version to exalt the yoke design.

Sizes:

 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Shown in size 4. 

Recommended ease: 1‒5” [2.5‒12.5 cm] of positive ease at the bust and 1-2” [2.5-5 cm] of positive ease at the sleeve. 

Finished Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 64, 68}” [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142.25, 152.5, 162.5, 172.75} cm]

Yarn: 
2-color version:

MC: 990 (1114, 1237, 1361, 1485, 1609) {1732, 1856, 1980, 2103} yards [905 (1018, 1131, 1244, 1357, 1470) {1584, 1696, 1809, 1923} meters]

CC: 209 (235, 261, 288, 314, 340) {366, 392, 416, 444} yards [191, 215, 239, 263, 287, 309) {334, 358, 381, 406} meters]

Moretta MINI - 100% Moretta Wool - 100g/400m per skein, fingering weight.

MC: Frida - 4 skeins
CC: Cappuccino - 1 skein

MC: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 5, 6] skeins expected

CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2, 2, 2] skeins expected
 

Needles:
Main gauge needles: US 3 [3.25 mm] 
Ribbing (at neck and sleeves): US 2 [2.75 mm] 
Body shaping needles 1: US 4 [3.5 mm] 
Body shaping needles 2: US 5 [3.75 mm] 
 

Gauge:
26 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in single color st st on main gauge needles.

26 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in colorwork pattern with main gauge needles.

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring. You may find that you need to change needle sizes when knitting colorwork to maintain the required gauge.