Mercedes

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 Knit Shadow Wrap Short Rows
• How to Pick Up Stitches Around a Neckline
• How to Customize a Neckline: Decorative Details
• How to Work an I-cord Cast-On with Lifted Increases (No Gaps!)
• Mercedes Vest: How to Sew On The Back Band on YouTube

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

Finished Measurements

• Finished Bust: 31-34 (34-37, 38-41, 42-45)(46-49, 50-54, 55-8)(59-63, 64-67,68-71)" / 79-86.5 (86.5-94, 96.5-104, 106.5-114.5)(117-124.5, 127-134.5,140-147.5)(150-157.5, 162.5-170, 178-185.5) cm
  • NOTE: The bust and armhole measurements are flexible, depending where you secure Back to Front at underarm.
• Finished Length:
  • Back Body length from shoulder: 16.75 (17.75, 19.25, 20.25)(21, 21.5, 22.5)(23.75, 25, 26.25)" / (42.5, 45, 48.5)(51.5, 53.5, 55)(57, 60.5, 63.5) cm
  • Front Body length from shoulder: 21 (22, 23, 24.25)(4.75, 25.25, 25.75)(26.75, 28, 29)" / 53 (56, 58.4, 61.5)(63, 64, 65.5)(68, 71, 74) cm

Version A (21 sts = 4" / 10 cm)

• 570 (645, 735, 830)(915, 1005, 1095)(1225, 1335, 1485) yds / 520 (590, 675, 760)(835, 915, 1000)(1125, 1220, 1355) m of sport - dk weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:

Wooldreamers Cautiva

• 100% Spanish Wool; 186 yds / 170 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
• 4 (4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 8) skeins in color 746G [yellow]

Version A (22 sts = 4" / 10 cm)

• 720 (820, 935, 1055)(1160, 1275, 1390)(1555, 1695, 1885) yds / 660 (750, 855, 965)(1065, 1165, 1270)(1425, 1550, 1720) m of fingering to sport weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:

A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble

• 100% California Fine Wool; 223 yds / 204 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
• 4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9) skeins in Wisteria [lilac]

Version B: (21 sts = 4" / 10 cm)

• 575 (650, 740, 835)(920, 1010, 1100)(1230, 1340, 1485) yds / 525 (595, 675, 765)(840, 920, 1005)(1125, 1225, 1355) m of sport - dk weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:

Wooldreamers Mallorquina Sport Weight

• 65% Mallorcan Red Wool, 35% Merino; 372 yds / 340 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
• 2 (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins in Natural

• US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer
• Optional for Version B: 2 US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) dpn
• US 4-5 / 3.5-3.75 mm 16” circular needle (or long enough to do magic loop) for Neck Ribbing
• US 3-4 / 3.25-3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
• US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)

Notions

• 6 stitch markers
  • 6 markers in different colors
  • 2 opening markers
• 2 Buttons for Version A (size is flexible, under 1.5” / 4 cm diameter)
• Row counter (optional)

Row gauge for all versions is 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles.

21 sts = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles for Versions A & B knit in Wooldreamers yarns.

22 sts = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles for Version A knit in Nibble