My Ooey Gooey Sweater
October 31, 2025
Today I’m wearing Andrea Mowry’s Rhinebeck sweater — the one she named Ooey Gooey. I honestly have no idea why she gave it that name, but it’s certainly memorable!
It was a really fun knit, though I wasn’t a fan of the short rows in the neck ribbing — if I were to make it again, I’d move those short rows after the ribbing, like a more traditional top-down sweater.
I did make one rookie mistake: I accidentally started knitting the size 1 when I really should have cast on for a 2 or 3. I didn’t realize it until I was nearly done with the colorwork! There was a moment when I thought I might have to frog the whole thing, but after separating the sleeves from the body, I blocked the heck out of it and managed to make it work. From there, I went on and finished it as a combo size 2/3.
One of my favorite features is the welts on the neck and sleeves — they’re unique, were fun to knit, and add a touch of texture. Despite the hiccups, this sweater was fun to knit.
My yarn choice was new to me, Purl Soho's Good Wool. It is 100% Andean Highland wool and is soft enough for me to wear next to my skin. The yardage is amazing, it's well priced and has dozens of colors. I recommend it and will happily use it again. I used the color Well Water and think I may treat myself to the color Spring Rose next. Purl Soho is always having great sales, so I usually wait until what I want is on sale and I usually don't have to wait very long.
Happy Halloween! Our new neighbors have officially won Halloween — they put up a 25-foot Marshmallow Man! From my knitting room window, I can see him keeping watch over the neighborhood. He makes me grin every time I look up from my yarn. At first, the branches from our magnolia were hanging just low enough to block his little sailor hat. I asked my gardeners to give the tree a gentle trim — just enough so I could see the big fella in all his puffy glory.
My husband laughed and said, “He’s going to be disappointed when he finds out how few trick-or-treaters we get.” But they are hosting a party tonight, and my son and grandson are going. Afterwards they’ll trick-or-treat on our street first, then walk two blocks over to the street in town that’s famous for its over-the-top decorations and generous candy bowls. I hope the word gets out and this new addition to our neighborhood means that we'll get some extra trick-or-treaters!
Yes, you can have a Marshmallow Man of your own!
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| Looking out from my knitting room. |
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| But enough of Halloween! Aren't these Christmas gnomes ridiculously adorable? The idea is from Hootshack and think this must be my next craft! |
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| I finished so many sweaters in recent weeks that I rewarded myself with a new cast on with stash yarn. |
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But today feels different — Last night I realized that I have at least six new blog post ideas ready to go! I don’t think I’ve ever had this much content “in the bank” in all my blogging days. It’s such a nice feeling, and I can’t wait to start sharing them with you. So until next time, have fun knitting and eating candy!
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