Morning Rituals

> [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] **DETAILS** This is the sweater I reach for on crisp mornings as the fog rolls out and my mug warms my hands. I pull it over my head and stand barefoot on our dew-kissed deck and greet the morning. Every stitch wrapping me in comfort as I gratefully embrace another day. Morning Rituals is knit from the bottom up, adorned with beautiful cables, a high neck to keep you warm and pockets! **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 42 (46, 50, 54, 58)(62, 66, 70, 74)” 106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5)(157.5, 167.5, 178, 188) cm *Recommended ease is positive 12-8”/30.5-20.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust with 11”/28 cm positive ease on a woman who is 5'5"/165 cm tall.* **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.* DK Weight Wool Boucle (50 g/131 yds/120 m) 419 (464, 519, 550, 588)(644, 687, 738, 783) g 1097 (1214, 1359, 1441, 1541)(1688, 1798, 1933, 2050) yds 1004 (1110, 1243, 1318, 1409)(1543, 1644, 1768, 1874) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *This sweater was a collaboration from coast to coast! From Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine. Ritual Dyes took Woolfolk Flette to new depths by hand dyeing this stunning 100% Ultimate Merino Boucle and then sent it off to me to bring it to life in a new sweater! This yarn is full of texture, incredibly soft, and unlike any boucle you've ever tried before!* Woolfolk Flette x Ritual Dyes (50 g/131 yds/120 m) 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino 9 (10, 11, 11, 12)(13, 14, 15, 16) skeins Holy Basil **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (ML or DPNs), plus a spare for the 3-needle bind off. Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm & 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (ML or DPNs) Sleeve: US 7/4.5 mm – preferred needles for small circumference knitting (ML or DPNs). *if necessary to retain gauge. *Most knitters tighten up gauge over small circumference, so I recommend going up a needle size to maintain the correct gauge.* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, row counter (recommended), scissors, waste yarn, spare needles or stitch holders. **GAUGE** 17.5 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needle. *Measured over stockinette stitch knit in the round, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Long tail cast on Cable cast on Backwards loop cast on Knitting Purling Cables Charts (The cable patterns are CHARTED ONLY) Decreasing Short rows Picking up stitches Binding off Mattress stitch 3-needle bind off Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off **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!][2] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNsuSvFEtHxBtpDLxwl1A515lNArU_1J/view?usp=sharing