Bold Colorwork Sweater Idea: Andrea Mowry’s Ooey Gooey + Ewe So Sporty Yarn
Andrea Mowry’s Ooey Gooey + Ewe So Sporty = a match made in merino heaven
If you love colorwork that makes a statement, you’re going to fall hard for the Ooey Gooey sweater by Andrea Mowry. It’s fun, it’s bold, and it has the kind of graphic motif that feels like it’s dancing across your needles.
I think this sweater is just so cool. The design is playful and modern, but still wearable — the yoke looks like it’s in motion, almost like drips or waves of color that energize the whole piece. And when I saw it, I immediately knew: Ewe So Sporty is perfect for it.
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Andrea Mowry released Ooey Gooey as her official 2025 Rhinebeck Sweater design — and we can totally see why. It’s bold and impressive, and just the kind of sweater you want to show off to your knitter friends. Whether you’re going to Rhinebeck or joining from afar, this is the perfect project to cast on now and wear all fall long.
Why Ewe So Sporty?
Our Ewe So Sporty yarn is a bouncy, machine-washable 100% merino wool — soft, smooth, and with colors that pop like crazy. It’s sport-weight (duh!) so it hits gauge just right for this pattern, and it has the stitch definition to let that colorwork shine.
✨ Great stitch pop
🧼 Superwash merino — soft and easy-care
🧶 Over 25 solid colors to mix, match, and get dramatic with
How much yarn will you need?
Depending on your size, this is what the pattern recommends when knitting with Ewe So Sporty yarn:
Each skein of Ewe So Sporty has 145 yards. Be sure to check your pattern and swatch before diving in!
SHOP YARN: Ewe So Sporty merino yarn >
Try these bold color combos 🎨
This sweater wants color — don’t hold back. Here are a few combos I’d love to see:
❤️💜 Red Velvet + Lavender – rich and unexpected (similar to what's shown!)
💙🌿 Sapphire + Soft Sage – moody and magical
🌚❄️ Charcoal + Sky Blue – stormy skies and silver linings
🌊 Teal + Aquamarine – beachy vibes with bold attitude
🖤🤍 Black Licorice + Vanilla – crisp contrast and total drama
SHOP YARN: Ewe So Sporty merino yarn >
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Tips for a smooth knit
- ✍️ Sketch your color placement with our colored pencils to plan out your vision.
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💡 Swatch in the round to get a true read on gauge — stranded colorwork can pull in!
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🚿 Wash and block your swatch — Ewe So Sporty softens and blooms beautifully.
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Now's the time to knit it!
Whether you’re new to colorwork or already obsessed, Ooey Gooey is one of those projects that feels joyful from the very first stitch. It’s creative, wearable, and totally fun — and Ewe So Sporty brings it to life with vibrant color, squishy softness, and an easy-care finish.
👉 Grab the pattern: Ooey Gooey by Andrea Mowry also on Ravelry
👉 Pick your yarn colors: Ewe So Sporty Yarn
Tag me @eweeweyarns so I can see your color combos and cheer you on. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Happy knitting,
💗 Heather
