Requirements:
Repeat these two rows twice more.
Change to 4 mm needles and working in stocking stitch (starting with a knit row) follow the chart below for the next 31 rows changing colour as required.
To shape the neck:
Row 1: Next row P15, turn and complete this side first
Row 2: K1 K2tog, K12 (14 sts).
Row 3: P11, P2tog, P1 (13 sts)
Row 4: K1 K2 tog, K10 (12 sts)
Row 5: Purl to end
Row 6: K1 K2 tog, K9 (11sts)
With the wrong side of work facing, rejoin the yarn at neck edge of remaining sts and purl to the end.
Row 1: K12 K2tog, K1 (14 sts).
Row 2: P1, P2tog, P11 (13 sts)
Row 3: K10 K2 tog, K1 (12 sts)
Row 4: Purl to end
Row 5: K9 K2 tog, K1 (11sts)
Row 6: Purl to end
Row 7: Knit to end
Row 8: Purl to end
Cast off
Sleeves (make 2):
To make up Jumper:
Fold sleeves in half lengthways and mark center of cast off edges. Matching center stitch to shoulder seam, pin sleeve to front and back. Sew evenly in place. Sew down length of sleeve and side seams. Sew press-studs evenly down back button bands. Add optional decorative buttons over the press-studs if desired. Sew beak into position and using grey yarn make eyes by making stitches as shown in picture.