This hoodie allows experimentation with several different colors of yarns, variegated and semi-solid, offset by large solid areas of light olive green to highlight the playful spike stitch colorwork technique.

YARN Freia Flux Sport (100% wool; 145 yds 133 m/1¾ oz 50 g): seaglass (A), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Freia Semi-Solid Sport (100% wool; 145 yds 133 m/1¾ oz 50 g): olivine (green) (B), 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) balls; sand (orange) (C), red oxide (red) (D), relish (yellow) (E), blue patina (light blue) (F), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls each.

HOOK Size G/6 (4 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle; four 1¼“ toggle buttons.

GAUGE 16 sts and 16 rows = 4’’ in spike patt and bobble patt with larger hook; 18 sts and 18 rows = 4” in sc with smaller hook.

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