Inspired by a wet ‘ol Newfoundland day! I had to find a way to incorporate Biscotte’s Self-Striping Yarn into a sweater. Gris-Gris for a grey day, a motif of rain drops for all the rain we are so well known for and Self-Stripng yarn in Splash!! If you’ve been out in the rain and slush in Newfoundland you know all about being “water logged”. - Andrea

YARN
Biscotte Yarns: Bis-sock 400m / 435yds / 85% superwash merino wool and 15% nylon:

• Semi-solid Gris-Gris 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins,
• Semi-solid Nuit 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein for the motif,
• Self-Striping yarn in Splash 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s). With 2 skeins of Self-Striping yarn there should be enough left to make a pair of matching socks!

NEEDLES
Main Fabric: 3mm (US#2.5)– Circular needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or size needed to obtain gauge).

Ribbing: 2.5mm (US#1.5)– Circular needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.

NOTIONS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE 28sts and 36 rows = 10 cm (4”) using larger needles on Stockinette stitch.

SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

PATTERN NOTES
Water Logged is a circular yoke sweater knit seamless from the top down meant to be work with approximately 2-4 inches; 5-10 cm of positive ease. Featuring a motif of raindrops, this stranded colorwork is very beginner friendly. The sleeves are knit as a short sleeve, with a ribbed cuff that is NOT binded off.

To look as though you are wearing a striped long sleeve shirt under your sweater, join the Self-Striping yarn after the cuff is finished and start to knit in Stockinette stitch. To see a blog post for helpful tips on stranded colorwork click HERE

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