Put A Bird On It

Practice your stranded knitting by making this coffee cup sleeve!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/put-a-bird-on-it • Posted by Andi

I don't always have a reusable coffee cup on me, but it's easy to keep this woolly coffee cup sleeve on hand! Covered in little birdies, this sleeve is not only cute but also a great opportunity to practice stranded knitting without committing to a huge project. Color A – Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Maple Syrup or a brown worsted weight yarn Color B – Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Wonderland Heather or a pale blue worsted weight yarn Gauge: 11 stitches x 13 rows = 2 inch x 2 inch

You will need

Us 6/4 Mm Double Pointed Needles Two Colors of Worsted Weight Yarn

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I don't always have a reusable coffee cup on me, but it's easy to keep this woolly coffee cup sleeve on hand! Covered in little birdies, this sleeve is not only cute but also a great opportunity to practice stranded knitting without committing to a huge project. Color A – Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Maple Syrup or a brown worsted weight yarn Color B – Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Wonderland Heather or a pale blue worsted weight yarn Gauge: 11 stitches x 13 rows = 2 inch x 2 inch

Instructions

1. Cast on 36 stitches with Color A. Place the stitch marker and join in the round.

2. Rounds 1-2:*K1, p1; repeat from * to end with Color A (Brown).

3. 

   Rounds 3-14: Work Rows 1-12 of chart.

4. Round 15: Knit all stitches with Color A. Rounds 16-17: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end with Color A.

5. Remove stitch marker and bind off all stitches with Color A. Weave in all ends and lightly block the sleeve.