Let's cast on fun Halloween sweaters! Grab your copy of the Let's Boo-gie sweater pattern here.
Yardage is listed as both full skeins of the original Amy March DK and by total yardage. A Dk weight yarn with good elasticity is recommended for best fit. For a more affordable yarn I recommend Reborn Recycled Wool.
Yardage for Original Colors (shown above):
MC: Comet, CC1 / Orange: Blood Orange, CC2 / Yellow: Butter, CC3 / Black Coffee, CC4 / Pink: Dusty Rose
Yarn requirements listed as BOTH yardage & number of skeins (to simplify purchasing Amy March DK to match samples). You only need the yardage required. For example, 560 yards = 2 skeins of Amy March DK. Add 2 skeins of Amy March DK for a total of 560 yards.
Yardage & number of skeins are listed for all colors.
| Main Color Skeins | MC Yardage | Orange Skeins | Orange Yardage | Yellow Skeins | Yellow Yardage | Black Skeins | Black Yardage | Pink Yardage | |
| XXS | 2 | 560 | 1 | 280 | 0.5 | 140 | 0.5 | 140 | 10 |
| XS | 2 | 560 | 1 | 280 | 0.5 | 140 | 0.5 | 140 | 10 |
| S | 2.5 | 700 | 1 | 280 | 0.5 | 140 | 0.5 | 140 | 10 |
| M | 3.5 | 980 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| L | 3.5 | 980 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| XL | 3.5 | 1120 | 1.5 | 420 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| 2XL | 4 | 1120 | 1.5 | 420 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| 3XL | 4 | 1120 | 1.5 | 420 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| 4XL | 4 | 1120 | 2 | 560 | 1.5 | 420 | 1 | 280 | 10 |
| 5XL | 4.5 | 1260 | 2 | 560 | 2 | 560 | 1.5 | 420 | 10 |
| 6XL | 4.5 | 1260 | 2 | 560 | 2 | 560 | 1.5 | 420 | 10 |
Sizing (Inches)
This pattern gives 3”/ 7.5 cm positive ease. Measure the largest point of your chest and choose the closest size from the chart.
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Sizing Centimeters
| Full Bust | Upper Arm | |
| XXS | 63 | 28 |
| XS | 73 | 33 |
| S | 84 | 33 |
| M | 94 | 36 |
| ML | 104 | 36 |
| L | 114 | 38 |
| XL | 129 | 38 |
| 2XL | 137 | 40 |
| 3XL | 145 | 43 |
| 4XL | 155 | 46 |
| 5XL | 160 | 48 |
| 6XL | 165 | 56 |
Technique Tutorials
I-Cord Cast-On
Here's a great video on how to complete the 3 stitch I-cord cast-on:
Very Pink I-Cord Cast-On via YouTube
Duplicate Stitch
Embroider those cute ghost faces using the duplicate stitch!
Very Pink Duplicate Stitch Tutorial via YouTube
Norwegian Knitting Thimble
Speed up your colorwork and improve your tension with a Norwegian knitting thimble.
DankFiber Knitting Thimble Tutorial via YouTube
Weaving In Ends
There's no way around it - colorwork generates so many ends! When possible, I've started weaving in ends as I go. It's nearly invisible and saves a lot of work at the end of the project.
Very Pink Weave In Ends As You Go Tutorial via YouTube
There are some times when weaving in as you go isn't ideal as it creates distortion on the front side of the work. Instead, weave in those ends using a tapestry needle after the knitting is complete.
Very Pink Weaving in Ends Tutorial via YouTube
The Reborn Recycled Wool colors are a little bit muted compared to the brightness of the Amy March Dk of the original sweater.
