Parakeet
sweater knitting pattern

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A lightweight top is a welcome addition to any wardrobe and this fresh piece in 12 sizes (XXS to 1X) and [2X to 7X], works for you in any season. Knit in the round from hem to neck, it features a simple openwork stitch pattern in the sleeve and side seam detail; the rest is worked in stockinette with ribbed finishes. Instructions include two sleeve lengths, a V-neck OR placket and collar finish—plus, the body length is easily adjusted. Work in lightweight wool for year-round comfort or opt for an airy plant-based blend for warmer climates. Collar and rib trims may also be worked in a contrasting color if desired.

Sample shown is size S short sleeve version with collar and placket finish, worn with approximately 0 to 2 inches of ease and knit in Special Edition Merino/Silk Fingering, color Lime Sherbet

Suggested Yarns: 
Bare Naked Wools Special Edition Merino/Silk Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Kent Lace, The G.O.A.T. Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Fresh Sport, Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, Cupid Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, or any light fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size for (XXS to 1X) and [2X to 7X]:
29(32.75, 36.5, 40.5, 44.25, 48)[52, 55.75, 59.5, 63.5, 67.25, 71.25] inches / 73.5(83, 92.5, 103, 112.5, 122)[132, 141.5, 151, 161.5, 171, 181] cm chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 0 to 4 inches / 0 to 10 cm of ease

Yarn requirements: 
Long sleeve with V-neck: 1160(1235, 1350, 1490, 1605, 1755)[1915, 2070, 2260, 2440, 2660, 2885] yards / 1061(1129, 1234, 1362, 1468, 1605)[1751, 1893, 2067, 2231, 2432, 2638] meter

Short sleeve with collar and placket: 850(925, 1020, 1150, 1255, 1410)[1560, 1700, 1875, 2065, 2270, 2475] yards / 777(846, 933, 1052, 1148, 1289)[1426, 1554, 1715, 1888, 2076, 2263] meters
Note: long sleeve requires 305(310, 330, 335, 350, 345)[355, 370, 385, 375, 390, 410] yards / 279(283, 302, 306, 320, 315)[325, 338, 352, 343, 357, 375] meters MORE yardage than short sleeve
placket and collar require 65(35, 40, 35, 35, 35)[35, 40, 45, 35, 35, 35] yards / 59(32, 37, 32, 32, 32)[32, 37, 41, 32, 32, 32] meters MORE yardage then v-neck finish 

Gauge:
25 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, knit flat on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
24 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Chart A pattern, knit flat on larger needles (washed and air-dried

Needles:
size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needles for body and sleeves (or size to obtain correct stockinette gauge) 
size 2US (2.75 mm) circular needles and DPNs for neck, sleeve, and hem ribbing (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: the required needle size may vary greatly for plant fibers vs. animal fibers; a variety of needle lengths may be required. Sleeves may be knit using any desired circular method.

Pattern on Ravelry: