Shifty

*This sweater is all about being playful and having fun with color! One colorway is used consistently as the “background” while 3 contrasting colors make up the textured colorwork using the Mosaic knitting method! This is one of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe - it looks fabulous with high waisted pants and skirts, layered under overalls and pinafores or over dresses and tunics!* **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 30.75 (34.5, 38, 43, 46.75)(50.5, 54, 59, 62.75)” 78 (87.5, 96.5, 109, 119)(128.5, 137, 150, 159.5) cm *Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/-5 to +5 cm; Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with no ease. It is highly recommended to size down instead of up if you are between sizes so that the yoke fits properly.* **YARN** Light sport weight (200 yds/approx. 50 g) Color A: 800 (920, 1042, 1143, 1297)(1400, 1567, 1671, 1784) yds/200 (230, 260, 285, 324)(350, 391, 418, 446) g Colors B & C (each): 168 (190, 215, 235, 268)(293, 324, 346, 368) yds/42 (48, 54, 59, 67)(74, 81, 87, 92) g Color D: 143 (161, 182, 200, 227)(248, 274, 292, 312) yds/ 36 (40, 45, 50, 57)(62, 69, 73, 78) g **SUGGESTED YARN** Spincycle Dyed in the Wool (200 yds) Sample 1: Color A: Grumpy Birds 4 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9, 9) skeins Color B: Dead Reckoning 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Color C: Pick Your Poison 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Color D: Nostalgia 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Sample 2: Color A: Nocturne in Brown Sugar 4 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9, 9) skeins Color B: Deep Bump 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Color C: Close Call 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Color D: Ghost Ranch 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm –24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs, plus a spare for the Tubular Bind Off. (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.) **NOTIONS** Stitch marker, row counter (recommended), scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders **GAUGE** 26 sts & 52 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needles. Measured over stitch pattern in the round after blocking. **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On Tubular Bind Off Round yoke shaping Mosaic knitting A little bit of stranded color knitting Increasing Decreasing Knitting Purling Short Rows Knitting from the top down, seamlessly Picking up a few stitches > 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] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr