Ooey Gooey

> [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** Our 2025 Rhinebeck sweater! The inspiration for this sweater began with a beautiful modern rug with undulating curves. I immediately began drawing up some colorwork charts, and love the organic, bold shape of this yoke. After knitting thru the first chart, I was inspired to add some perfectly round polka dots, and the jammy colors and drippy motif just had me thinking “ooey gooey” as I was knitting! This sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly. The sleeve stitches are put on hold while the body is finished and then returned to the needle. **[Join us for the KAL here!!][2]** **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE** 31 (35, 39, 43)(47, 51, 55)(59, 63, 67)” 79 (89, 99, 109)(119.5, 129.5, 140)(150, 160, 170) cm *Recommended ease is + 0 - 5”/0 - 12.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 3 on a 34”/89 cm chest with 5”/12.5 cm of positive ease, she is 65”/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.* Sport weight wool in 2 contrasting colors **MC** - 220 (240, 275, 300)(325, 355, 385)(410, 450, 475) g 880 (960, 1100, 1200)(1300, 1420, 1540)(1640, 1800, 1900) yds 805 (877, 1005, 1097)(1189, 1298, 1408)(1500, 1645, 1737) m **CC** - 55 (60, 70, 75)(80, 90, 95)(100, 110, 120) g 220 (240, 280, 300)(320, 360, 380)(400, 440, 480) yds 201 (220, 256, 275)(293, 330, 348)(366, 402, 439) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this sweater I chose to use 2-ply, sport weight, wool yarns! They have a nice strong twist, for a durable knit, but are still soft and full of bounce and squish!* **MC** - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Spinsters Daughter (100% American SW Wool) 75 g/300 yds/275 m - 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6)(6, 6, 7) skeins Whisper **CC** - Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% American SW Wool) 50 g/200 yds/183 m - 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3) skeins Dear Diary **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular & preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem & preferred needles for small circumference 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 stitch holders to hold sleeve sts, and tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends. **GAUGE** 24 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On Knitting Purling German Short Rows Welts Stranded Colorwork Charts (Colorwork is charted ONLY) Increasing Decreasing Picking up stitches Tubular 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!][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/dreareneeknits/topics/4368040 [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0lG1F30ML7swRzKlAtSRGm8XWUU34xU/view?usp=sharing