Step into Stranded Colourwork with the O’Deery Me Sweater

There’s something truly captivating about colourwork knitting. The way two or more colours move in and out of the fabric, forming motifs and patterns, brings knitters joy. Our newest pattern, the O’Deery Me sweater, is part of the Stranded Colourwork Sweater course with Caitlin Shepherd of Plucky Pigeon Knits, offered through the School of SweetGeorgia. In this course, Caitlin walks you through every step of knitting this beautiful three-colour sweater. Also, she shows you how to add the third colour anywhere with duplicate stitch, opening up exciting possibilities for even more colourful adventures.

Caitlin in the O'Deery Me pullover
Caitlin Shepherd modelling her newest pattern, the O’Deery Me sweater

Start Small: Stranded Colourwork Mittens

If you’ve tried a bit of colourwork but feel unsure about moving from charts to finished pieces, Caitlin’s first course with the School of SweetGeorgia is a wonderful starting point. In Stranded Colourwork Mittens, she shares her favourite techniques for working with multiple yarns, choosing colour combinations, and reading charts. The course includes the charming Deery Me Mittens pattern, a small and approachable project that gives you a strong foundation before taking on something larger, like a sweater.

Colourwork mitten pattern by Caitlin Shepherd
Deery Me Mittens designed by Caitlin Shepherd.

Build Confidence: Stranded Colourwork Sweater

Caitlin’s second course builds on the skills from her first. In Stranded Colourwork Sweater, she leads you through knitting a top-down sweater that’s easy to try on as you go. Along the way, she revisits key techniques such as lifelines and duplicate stitch and introduces you to how to choose a well-fitting shape, working shadow short rows, and finishing techniques. The result is a garment you’ll be proud to wear, and even prouder to say you made yourself.

Colourwork sweater by Caitlin Shepherd
O’Deery Me is knit in SweetGeorgia BFL+Silk DK in Birch, Olive Branch, and Vintage.

Meet the O’Deery Me Sweater

This sweater is pure charm. Whimsical, woodsy, and full of holiday magic, O’Deery Me is designed for three colours but invites you to add more using duplicate stitch. In Caitlin’s sample, you’ll see three colours knit in SweetGeorgia BFL+Silk DK in Birch, Olive Branch, and Vintage. This luxurious wool and silk blend offers both strength and softness, letting the stitches bloom just enough while keeping the fabric smooth and full of sheen, perfect for a keepsake you’ll treasure for years.

sweater front view
sweater back view
closeup of sweater
The O’Deery Me is whimsical, woodsy, and full of holiday magic!

Explore More in the School of SweetGeorgia

Whether you’re just beginning or ready to dive deeper, we have a full lineup of courses to support your colourwork journey. From Knit Your First Sweater and Perfect Fit, to Mastering Gauge and Modern Colourwork Knitting, you’ll find step-by-step guidance for every stage of your knitting journey.

Caitlin in the O'Deery Me pullover
Print

O’Deery Me in SweetGeorgia BFL+Silk

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Start by downloading the O’Deery Me sweater pattern. If you're a School of SweetGeorgia member, you can download it for free directly from the course page. If you're not a member, the pattern is available for purchase in the SweetGeorgia shop.
  • Using your circular needles and the main colour (MC) yarn, cast on the number of stitches for your chosen size. You’ll find the stitch count listed in the pattern.
  • Follow the pattern instructions to knit the neck ribbing. Once the ribbing and colour change knitting is complete, begin the Shadow short rows.
  • Using the chart for your size, knit the colourwork yoke as shown in the pattern, making sure to include all your increases.
    in progress
  • Following the pattern instructions, place the sleeve stitches on waste yarn to hold them.
  • Continue knitting the body of the sweater as instructed in the pattern. When you reach the correct length for your size, finish with the hem ribbing.
  • Pick up the sleeve stitches from the waste yarn and place them back on your needles. Follow the pattern instructions for the sleeve shaping and decreases as you knit each sleeve down to the cuff.
    in progress
  • Weave in all ends neatly on the inside of your sweater. Then, give your finished garment a gentle block to help the stitches relax and settle into place.
  • Congratulations on completing your O’Deery Me sweater!

Notes

*Please refer to the pattern to determine how many skeins are needed for the main colour (X).

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