Crossbill Knitting Pattern

“Crossbill” sweater is worked from the bottom up in one piece in the round. At armhole level, work is divided into Front and Back, which are finished separately, shoulder seams are joined using the three-needle bind-off method. Sleeves are worked separately, minimal sleeve cap shaping is achieved using short-row shaping.

Sizes available:
kids: 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs)
adults: 34–36 (38–40; 42–44; 46–48) (50–52; 54–56; 58–60)

Needles and Materials:
– yarn Merino DK by cowgirlblues (100% merino wool; 50 g – 85 m 1.75 oz – 93 yds)
or Quince and Co. Lark (100% wool, 50 g – 123 m 1.75 oz – 134 yds)
or Mondial Superwool (100% merino wool, 50 g – 125 m 1.75 oz – 137 yds)
– circular knitting needles 3 mm US2.5 and 4 mm US6
or other appropriate size to obtain gauge.
– stitch markers; cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn

Gauge:
28 sts and 32 rows/rounds = 10×10 cm 4×4 in, in Main Pattern on 4 mm US6 needles, after blocking.

Pattern is distributed in PDF file format and is available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.