When the Ali’s Sweater (Ravelry Link) pattern was released and I saw all the test knits on Instagram, I instantly knew a yarn color combo I was holding onto was going to be PERFECT for this sweater. I’ve had this Knitty and Color Ain’t It Fun tucked away for a few years waiting for the perfect project.
When I bought a sweater quantity of La Bien Aimee Merino DK in Aimee’s sweater, I knew these two would be a perfect pair. My trick sometimes with pairing rainbows and other colors is if I can pull the exact color out and match it to another yarn it’ll work and this was definitely going to work.
I decided this would be my Rhinebeck sweater because I was so excited and happy to knit this one. I think I knit rainbows and color a lot because it always makes me smile. This pattern was a fun one to knit because it was a top down raglan construction with colorwork mixed in. I opted to not do the folded over collar because I always find those are bit too suffocating for me but otherwise I followed this pattern to the letter with the split hems and final contrast color. It was a really fun and satisfying knit and I love seeing all the other color combos people came up with.
I also love sewing in a label when I have finished knitting and have blocked my project. I’ve got a bunch of labels I purchased from my friend Shelli of Shelli Can but you can also find cute custom labels on Etsy and from other small sellers.
I haven’t knit the dogs any matching sweaters and they were both all over this one so I may consider knitting Jellybean a coordinating one during my winter break because I have leftover yarn. Since Kiwi is a big yarn chewer right now I’ve decided whatever sweater I knit her first sweater will be simple because she will most likely chew it up.
Yards of Happiness 
Love..love..love it!! Your sweaters are always so inspiring! Looks great on you
I am 😢 I missed seeing you at Rhinebeck. I love this sweater. Jellybean will look so cute. Kiwi is so cute and funny. I plan to knit for my little ones. I Keep buying yarn thinking the color will look great on them.😂😂😄😄 at the moment have got cheap sweaters for my puppies cause they are wrestling and chewing each other’s sweaters. I hope once they are adults and stop teething I can start dressing them. I so identify with you regarding Kiwi chomping on a sweater.
Perfect! And that happy yellow works great with jeans! You’ve got me thinking about dog sweater labels. The Rhinebeck one would be cute/funny, Or how about “Doggone It,!” Or “My dog ate my sweater” just for Kiwi., Or just ‘“Arff!”. Short and to the point. (Sorry, I’m in a punny mood just now. Probably not worth the trouble). Chloe
Launched Flickr unintentionally and spent a happy breakfast and beyond enjoying your photographs and your work. I would not have seen the potential in that skein and really admire your vision!
Your use of color is so over the top! I love it and find your work inspiring. Thanks for sharing
Such a beautiful project. You have the best instincts about how to use color. Love it!
very pretty, the yellow suits you : )
As usual, Dana, your color choice for the body of this sweater hits the spot. Call it Limoncello. Yum!
Love this sweater, Dana. Beautiful choices of colour, and beautifully knit.