Juniper

This vest is worked using a modified Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger, in her On Demand Classes, and in tutorials on cocoknits.com.

All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail. Some knitters find that they can learn the new-to-them techniques with our free knit tutorials, while others are more comfortable purchasing an On Demand Class, or the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop book, available on our website and at many local yarn stores.

How to Make a Twisted Cord with a Kitchen Mixer

1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

Finished Measurements

VERSION A (11 STS IN 4" / 10 CM)

• Finished Bust (closed): 32 (35, 37, 40) (44.25, 48.75, 51.75)(56, 60.25, 64.75)"/81.5 (89, 94, 101.5)(112.5, 124, 131.5)(142, 153, 164.5) cm

VERSION B (9 STS IN 4" / 10 CM)

• Finished Bust (closed): 37.25 (41, 43.5, 47)( 52.25, 57.75, 61.25)(66.75, 73, 77.25)" / 94.5 (104, 110.5, 119.5)(133.5, 146.5, 155.5)(169.5, 183, 196) cm

Finished Length: As desired

NOTE: Directions are included for adding more ease to the front.

Yarn

• For both Versions A and B: 210 (220, 250, 300)(400, 450, 500)(600, 700, 800) yds / 195 (205, 230, 275)(366, 415, 460)(550, 640, 732) m bulky - super-bulky weight yarn

Shown in:

Version A

Woolfolk Flette Bulky

• 100% Merino Wool; 131 yds / 120 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
• 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins in color 04 [burgundy red]

Big Bad Wool Baby Yeti

• 85% Baby Alpaca, 15% Fine Merino Wool; 109 yds / 100 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
• 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins color Natural [ivory], Night Owl [black]

Version B

A Verb For Keeping Warm Lambkin

•  70% Highland Wool / 30% Alpaca; 87 yds / 80 m per 3,5 oz / 100 g skein
•  3 (3, 3, 4)(5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 10) skeins in color Meringue [light tan] and Nutmeg [light brown]

Needles

• US 10, 10.5, or 11 / 6, 6.5, or 8 mm(or size needed to obtain gauge) 32”/ 80 cm or longer circular, or long straight needles
• US 10-11 / 6-8 mm short circular needle or dpns for working I-cord ties (optional)
• US 5 / 3.75 mm needle for working bind-off
• US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle for picking up stitches

Notions

• 8 Stitch markers - including 4 opening markers
• Row counter (optional, but the rows are very hard to see in such textured yarn - so recommended!)

Version A: 11 sts = 4” / 10 cm in St st on largest needles
Version B : 9 sts = 4” / 10 cm in St st on largest needles

NOTE: Row gauge for both versions is 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on largest needles. It is not terribly important, if it is too difficult to measure, follow directions for measurement rather than row count where it is given.

To ensure correct measurements and yarn quantity, take time to swatch!

Available at A Verb for Keeping Warm