Bird’s Eye Sweater
Chunky and fuzzy sweater named after the world's boldest little chili, and this sweater knitting pattern lives up to it. Oversized and cropped, with balloon sleeves and a slit that make a statement the moment you walk in. A clean crew neck keeps it balanced, and the chunky mohair texture makes it as soft as it looks fierce. Not a background sweater.
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Chunky and fuzzy sweater named after the world's boldest little chili, and this sweater knitting pattern lives up to it. Oversized and cropped, with balloon sleeves and a slit that make a statement the moment you walk in. A clean crew neck keeps it balanced, and the chunky mohair texture makes it as soft as it looks fierce. Not a background sweater.
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases. You begin by casting on stitches for the yoke and working back and forth with increases to shape the neckline opening. The shoulders are joined by the front neck, and the yoke is knitted in the round with raglan increases. The sleeve stitches are placed on hold, and the body is worked in the round. The neckline ribbing is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline opening. Finally, the sleeves are worked from the held stitches.
About this version
This sweater is knitted in Un-told Fuzzy Mohair in Red Flag.
Marte is wearing size M, is 5′4″ and has a bust measurement of approx. 39¼″.
Design choices
- Construction
- Raglan
- Fit
- Oversized fit
- Length
- Cropped length
- Neckline
- Crew neck
- Sleeves
- Balloon sleeves
Details
- Body rib
- 2x2 rib, Long rib, Regular finish
- Sleeve rib
- 2x2 rib, Long rib, Regular finish
- Neckline rib
- 2x2 rib, Regular finish
- Slit
- With slit
- Raglan stitches
- Three raglan stitches
Personalize it
This pattern is fully customizable – swap the yarn and tweak the design in our design tool.
Customize in design toolDigital pattern in your selected size
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Yarn
Un-told Fuzzy Mohair (50 g = 98 yds)
350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g
Gauge
15 stitches per 4″ in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: US 8. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference oversized |
|---|---|---|
XS | 31½–33½″ | 39¼″ |
S | 33½–35½″ | 41¼″ |
M | 35½–37½″ | 43¼″ |
L | 37½–41¼″ | 47¼″ |
XL | 41¼–45¼″ | 51¼″ |
XXL | 45¼–49¼″ | 55″ |
