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# The "Avian Winter" Aran Jumper
**Designed for Intermediate Crocheters**

This drop-shoulder sweater features a dense, warm fabric created with UK Double Crochet, mimicking the structure of traditional colourwork knitting. The front features a central "Flying Swallow" motif created using the Intarsia method.

### DETAILS
*   **Difficulty:** Intermediate
*   **Sizes:** S (M, L, XL)
*   **To Fit Chest:** 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117) cm
*   **Finished Chest Circumference:** 102 (112, 122, 132) cm
*   **Finished Length:** 58 (60, 62, 64) cm

### MATERIALS
*   **Yarn:** Aran / Worsted weight yarn (approx. 180m/100g).
    *   **Main Colour (MC - e.g., Cream):** 6 (7, 8, 9) balls.
    *   **Contrast Colour (CC - e.g., Navy):** 1 ball.
*   **Hooks:**
    *   5.0mm hook (or size needed to obtain tension) for main body.
    *   4.5mm hook for ribbing.
*   Tapestry needle.
*   Stitch markers.

### TENSION (GAUGE)
16 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over Double Crochet (UK dc) using a 5.0mm hook.
*It is critical to check your tension to ensure the garment fits and the bird motif is proportioned correctly.*

### TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS (UK Terms)
*   **ch:** chain
*   **dc:** double crochet (equivalent to US sc)
*   **tr:** treble crochet (equivalent to US dc)
*   **htr:** half treble crochet
*   **BPtr:** back post treble crochet
*   **FPtr:** front post treble crochet
*   **st(s):** stitch(es)
*   **RS:** right side
*   **WS:** wrong side
*   **MC:** Main Colour
*   **CC:** Contrast Colour

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### INSTRUCTIONS

#### 1. BACK PANEL
**Ribbing**
Using **4.5mm** hook and **MC**, ch 10 (this determines the height of the ribbing, approx 6cm).
**Row 1:** dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. [9 sts]
**Row 2:** ch 1, dc in back loop only (blo) of each st across. Turn. [9 sts]
Repeat Row 2 until you have **81 (91, 99, 107)** rows of ribbing.
*Turn work sideways to work into the long edge of the rib band.*

**Main Body**
Change to **5.0mm** hook.
**Set-up Row (RS):** ch 1, work **81 (91, 99, 107)** dc evenly across the long edge of the ribbing (1 dc per rib row). Turn.
*Inline Verification: [Size M: 91 rib rows -> 91 dc]*

**Row 1 - Row 70 (74, 78, 82):** ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn. [81 (91, 99, 107) sts]
*Measurement Check: Work should measure approx 35 (37, 39, 41) cm from top of ribbing to underarm.*

**Armhole Marker:** Place a marker at each end of the last row to indicate the start of the armhole. Continue working straight (no shaping required for drop shoulder).

**Row 71 (75, 79, 83) - Row 106 (110, 114, 118):** ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.
Total length should now be approx 58 (60, 62, 64) cm.

**Shoulder Fasten Off:**
Fasten off. Shoulders will be seamed later.

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#### 2. FRONT PANEL
Work exactly as for **Back Panel** until you reach **Row 40 (42, 44, 46)**.
*This places the bird motif roughly in the centre of the chest.*

**Bird Motif Section (Intarsia Method)**
*Note: Use a separate bobbin of MC for the left side and right side of the motif, and the CC ball for the bird. Twist yarns at colour changes to prevent holes.*

**Pattern Logic:** The bird is 21 stitches wide and 12 rows high.
**Centering Calculation (Size M):** 91 sts total. Centre st is #46.
Start of motif: $46 - 10 = \text{st } 36$.
End of motif: $46 + 10 = \text{st } 56$.
*Side sts (MC): 35 sts. Motif: 21 sts. Side sts (MC): 35 sts.*

**Instructions for Size M (Adjust padding stitches for S, L, XL):**
*S padding: 30 sts | L padding: 39 sts | XL padding: 43 sts*

**Row 1 (RS):** Using MC, dc **30 (35, 39, 43)**, switch to CC, dc 4, switch to MC, dc **47 (52, 56, 60)**. Turn.
**Row 2 (WS):** Using MC, dc **46 (51, 55, 59)**, switch to CC, dc 6, switch to MC, dc **29 (34, 38, 42)**. Turn.
**Row 3:** MC dc to last 2 sts before prev CC, CC dc 10, MC dc to end.
**Row 4:** MC dc to last 2 sts before prev CC, CC dc 14, MC dc to end.
**Row 5:** MC dc to last st before prev CC, CC dc 16, MC dc to end.
**Row 6:** MC dc to same start point as prev row, CC dc 16, MC dc to end.
**Row 7 (The Wings):** MC dc to start, CC dc 4, MC dc 2, CC dc 10, MC dc to end.
**Row 8:** MC dc to start, CC dc 3, MC dc 4, CC dc 8, MC dc to end.
**Row 9:** MC dc to start, CC dc 2, MC dc 6, CC dc 6, MC dc to end.
**Row 10:** MC dc to start, CC dc 1, MC dc 8, CC dc 4, MC dc to end.
**Row 11:** MC dc to start, CC dc 1, MC dc to end. (Tail tip only).
**Row 12:** MC dc across all sts. (Motif complete).

**Upper Body**
Continue in MC only, working straight in dc rows until work matches Back Panel row count up to **Neck Shaping**.
Stop 8 rows before the final row count of the Back Panel.

**Neck Shaping**
*We will work the left shoulder, leave the centre neck open, then work the right shoulder.*

**Left Shoulder:**
**Row 1 (RS):** ch 1, dc **27 (31, 35, 39)**. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
**Row 2:** ch 1, dc2tog (decrease), dc to end. [26 (30, 34, 38) sts]
**Row 3:** ch 1, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog. [25 (29, 33, 37) sts]
**Row 4:** ch 1, dc across.
**Row 5:** ch 1, dc across.
**Rows 6-8:** Work straight. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

**Right Shoulder:**
Return to the RS of the neck row. Skip the centre **27 (29, 29, 29)** sts. Join yarn.
**Row 1 (RS):** ch 1, dc in remaining **27 (31, 35, 39)** sts. Turn.
**Row 2:** ch 1, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog. [26 (30, 34, 38) sts]
**Row 3:** ch 1, dc2tog, dc to end. [25 (29, 33, 37) sts]
**Rows 4-8:** Work straight. Fasten off.

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#### 3. SLEEVES (Make 2)
*Worked from the cuff up.*

**Ribbing**
Using **4.5mm** hook, ch 10. Work ribbing as for Back Panel for **36 (38, 40, 42)** rows.
Turn sideways.

**Main Sleeve**
Change to **5.0mm** hook.
**Set-up Row:** Work **36 (38, 40, 42)** dc across ribbing edge.
**Row 1:** ch 1, 2dc in first st, dc to last st, 2dc in last st. [38 (40, 42, 44) sts]
*Increase Row Math: Start 36 + 2 inc = 38.*

**Row 2 - 4:** ch 1, dc in each st across.
Repeat these 4 rows (Increase row followed by 3 straight rows) **17 (18, 19, 20)** times.
*Stitch Count Check (Size M): Start 38 + (18 x 2) = 74 sts.*

Total stitches at top: **72 (76, 80, 84)** sts.
Work straight until sleeve measures **46 (47, 48, 49)** cm or desired length.
Fasten off.

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#### 4. FINISHING

**Assembly**
1.  Block all pieces to measurements. This is vital for the colourwork section to lie flat.
2.  Sew shoulder seams using a mattress stitch or whip stitch.
3.  **Neckband:**
    *   With **4.5mm** hook and RS facing, join yarn at shoulder seam.
    *   Work a round of dc evenly around the neckline. Aim for approx **70-80 sts**.
    *   **Rnd 2:** ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st around. Join.
    *   **Rnd 3:** ch 2, *FPtr, BPtr; rep from * around. Join.
    *   Repeat Rnd 3 twice more. Fasten off.
4.  Sew Sleeves into armholes (between the markers you placed on Back/Front panels).
5.  Sew side seams and sleeve underarm seams.
6.  Weave in all ends, paying special attention to the Intarsia ends on the WS of the bird motif.