Cocoknits Method Knit-a-Long: Emma Version A/B

Welcome to Cocoknits first ever knit-a-long! Going on now through April 10th 2020, we'll be knitting the Emma together (you get to choose Version A or Version B). This pattern is exclusively available in the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, and is a great first Cocoknits Method pattern to try. But if you've already tried the Cocoknits Method and want something a little more challenging, we'd love to have you join us too. Feel free to add cables, stitch patterns, colorwork, whatever you need to make it a fun knit for you....no matter how much you customize, if you started from the base of an Emma Version A or B, we're happy to have you in our KAL. Plus, we'd love you to share your tips, tricks, and modifications with the rest of the group!

Keep reading to learn how to join, about the grand prize, and the timeline....

Cocoknits Sweaters Emma A/B

Choose to Knit Emma (Version A) or Emma (Version B)

How to Sign Up: 

Please reach out to your Local Yarn Store to see if they are participating in this Knit-a-Long first. We have a list of stores that are hosting this KAL below. 

Whether you're joining us solo or with a yarn shop, we encourage you to sign up for our KAL emails. Every week or two we'll send you an email letting you know the next steps, tips and tricks with your sweater, and answer popular customer questions. If you're late to the knit-a-long and didn't receive an email in time, it's all good! We'll add them to this page, in the timeline section below, after the email has been sent, so you can catch up

THE SIGN UP PERIOD FOR THIS KAL IS OVER, BUT YOU MAY VIEW ALL EMAILS BELOW. 

Checklist: 

- Cocoknits Sweater Workshop (includes even more detailed instructions and the following patterns: EMMA VERSION A, EMMA VERSION B, EMMA VERSION C, LIZZIE, MOLLY (TWO VERSIONS), TALLULAH, TILDA.

- Colorful Stitch Markers (all colorful stitch markers have the 6 colors you'll need: yellow, violet, blue, orange, green, red)

- Stitch Holder Kit (or scrap yarn to hold stitches)

- Knitting Row Counter (optional)

- Bulky weight yarn. Approximately 700 (800, 950, 1100, 1250, 1400) yds for long sleeves. 

- Needles:

- US 11 / 8 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm or longer for all versions, plus 24 –36" / 60–90 cm for Versions A and B.
- US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for working BO
- US 0–3 / 2–3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)

About Our Promotion: 

Our promotion for this Knit-a-Long: Order a Cocoknits Sweater Workshop and receive 1 set of free stitch markers (Flight of Stitch Markers excluded). Already have the book? Purchase the Project Portfolio and receive 1 set of free stitch markers (Flight of Stitch Markers excluded). Please note, the book is a requirement to receive the pattern!

How to get the promotion code: This promotion is over, it finished April 10th, 2020.

Where Do I Post? 

We encourage you to post your work-in-progress and final pictures to Instagram or Facebook. As long as you tag us, you'll be considered for the grand prize! Please use the hashtag #cocoknitskal so your fellow knitters can see your gorgeous work. If you also use the hashtag #cocoknitsmethod on Instagram you'll also be considered for our monthly $100 gift card winner. 

If you have questions that you think would be helpful for the whole group, feel free to write a comment at the end of this page. You may also reach out through email at knit@cocoknits.com 

The Grand Prize: 

At the end of the Knit-a-Long we will select someone to win the Knitter’s Block and Sweater Care Kit! In order to be selected, all you need to do is post a picture of your work-in-progress or final picture to Instagram or Facebook. Don't forget to join the community by using the hashtag #cocoknitskal

Please note, the Grand Prize has already been won! See our last email below to learn about the winner. 

What If I Sign Up Late? 

No worries! Our promotion will be active through April 10th, and as long as you post a work in progress picture to social before that date you'll still be considered for the grand prize! All emails that you missed will be accessible below in the timeline section. 

Timeline

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Week 1: January 31st - February 6th

Prep Week! 

View Week 1 Email Here

 

Resources:

  • Get inspired by reading pages 39-48 of the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop. These pages will give guidance on colorwork and shaping to customize for your preferences.
  • Julie is posting about her KAL project on our Instagram stories, watch them here.
  • Start planning for modifications, read pages 108-109 of the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop for guidance. Here are some helpful articles to read/videos to watch about modifications:
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Week 2: February 7th - 13th

Pattern Sections 1-3. 

View Week 2 Email Here

Resources:

3

Weeks 3 & 4: February 14th - 27th

Filling out the Cocoknits Worksheet. 

View Week 3-4 Email Here

Resources:

4

Weeks 5 & 6: February 28th - March 12th

Sleeves & Body. 

View Week 5-6 Email Here

Resources:

5

Weeks 7 & 8: March 13th - 26th

Finishing & Blocking. 

View Week 7-8 Email Here

Resources:

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Weeks 9 & 10: March 27th - April 9th

You Got This! Finish & Share. 

View Week 9-10 Email Here

 

7

Finito! April 10th

Grand Prize Winner Announced! Thanks For Joining Our KAL. 

View Our Final Email Here.

The winner is...Ellie from the Town of Bell!

 

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Julie's Emma

Here you can see Julie's completed Emma (Version A), modeled by her daughter Hanna. Hers is knit with knit with Stone Wool American Cormo, color White, and has an added kangaroo-style pocket! 

Local Yarn Shops That Are Participating

 

 

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