Sparky

>[Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *As I was knitting the [Spark Cardigan][2], I knew the motif would make a beautiful round yoke pullover! So as soon as I bound off my cardi, this pullover hopped on my needles. Sparky is knit from the top down with and I added cute pockets, because - POCKETS!* **DETAILS** This sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!) and uses both written and charted instructions. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 34.75 (37.5, 43, 47.25, 51.5)(55.5, 59.75, 64, 68)” 88 (95, 109, 120, 131)(141, 152, 162.5, 173) cm *Recommended ease is 2 - 6”/5 - 15 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 3.5”/9 cm of positive ease.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* MC - Sport weight (350 yds/100 g) 208 (238, 255, 288, 321)(345, 388, 434, 463) g 728 (835, 893, 1011, 1126)(1208, 1359, 1520, 1620) yds 665 (763, 816, 924, 1029)(1104, 1243, 1390, 1482) m *My sample uses a lovely Corriedale, non-superwash wool that is rustic while still comfortable when worn next to my skin. I went for a solid color to be the backdrop of my color-shifting contrast color.* CC - Sport weight (200 yds/50 g) 113 (129, 138, 157, 175)(187, 211, 236, 250) g 452 (519, 555, 628, 700)(751, 845, 945, 1000) yds 414 (474, 507, 575, 640)(687, 773, 864, 914) m *My sample uses a yarn that gradually changes color to create beautiful colorwork with minimal effort. I chose high contrasting yarns so that the motif would pop.* **SUGGESTED YARN** MC - Magpie Fibers Nest Sport (100% Corriedale) 350 yds/100 g - 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Twilight Days (dark teal) CC - Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% American Wool) 200 yds/50 g - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Deep Bump (light green blue) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Sleeve Fabric: US 6/4 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker, waste yarn or spare needles to hold sleeve sts, waste yarn for afterthought pockets, row counter (recommended), tapestry needle for weaving in ends. **GAUGE** 23 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Long tail cast on Knitting Purling Short rows Stranded colorwork Reading charts Working flat and in the round Picking up stitches Afterthought pockets Mattress stitch Binding off Increasing Decreasing **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spark-5 [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gWJX779i2DMSvBndJGY8J-xnnDnnlTXo/view?usp=sharing