The golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is a small and yellow bird whose song looks like a flute. This migratory bird returns in Europe from its winter quarters in April or May. It is difficult to see it but it is often heard in forests. I dedicate this little yellow cardigan, perfect for spring, to the golden oriole (Loriot in French), which is a symbol of joy and happiness.

Loriot is knitted in one piece from the bottom up to the armholes. Then the back and front are separated, knitted separately and then joined at the shoulders using a three needles bind off. Stitches are picked up at the armholes and the three-quarter sleeves are worked top down in the round. Finally, the buttons band and the neckband are added.

It is a fitted cardigan with no ease. It is easily adaptable. Loriot is given in 12 sizes from 32 to 54. It has been designed with zero in (cm) ease. If you wish a more confortable cardigan chose a size that will give you about 2 inches (5 cm) ease. The length of body is short and sleeves are ¾ lenght. However you may adjust the length of the sleeves and the body easily to fit your personal style. The sample is modelled in size 36, zero in cm ease, ¾ sleeves.

Sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54)
Final measurements at bust (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137) cm.
Final measurements at bust (in): 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54) in.

The instructions are given step by step. The measurements are given in Imperial and metric measures.

Yarn
De Rerum Natura, Pénélope (100% MacoMérinos, 1.76 oz 50 g, 145 yards 133 m), coloris 610711, ocre : 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) balls.

Needles

• Two circular needles US 21⁄2 3 mm to close the hem and to close the shoulders.
• One circular needle US 5 3.75 mm, 32 in 80 cmize to work at the gauge, flat and in the round). It is the main needle.
• One circular needle US 1 2.25 mm, 24 in 60 cm to pick up stitches at the armholes (or one size and a halfsmaller than your main needle).
• One hook US G 4 mm for provisional cast on (optional).

Notions

• Six stitches markers
• Six stitches holders (or scrap yarn).
• One tapestry needle. -Three buttons.

A huge thank you to my testers for their work, their help and their good advices. Thank you a lot wapzewutz and pfefferminz.