Molly Versions A & B

This sweater is worked using the 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.

• Available for separate purchase: Modifying For Men: Molly On Demand Class
• How to Knit Shadow Wrap Short Rows
• How to Pick Up Stitches Around a Neckline
• How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or Collar
• Free Class: How to Customize a Neckline: Decorative Details
• Intarsia Pt. 1: How To & Managing Yarn and Intarsia Pt. 2: Working in Ends While Knitting (for optional elbow patches)

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

Finished Measurements

• Finished Bust: 33.75 (37.25, 41.75, 45.25)(49.75, 53.25, 57.75)(62.25, 66.75, 71)” / 86 (95, 106, 115)(126.5, 135.5, 147)(158, 169.5, 180.5) cm
• Finished Length:
  • Version A: 24.25 (25.25, 26, 27.5)(28, 28.5, 29.25)(30, 30.75, 31.5)" / 61.5 (64, 66, 69.5)(71, 72.5, 74)(76, 78.5, 80) cm
  • Version B: 
    • Front (from top of shoulder): 22.75 (23.75, 24.5, 26 (  26.5, 27, 27.75)(28.5, 29.25, 30)" / 58 (60, 62, 66 (67.5, 69, 70)(72,5, 74.5, 76) cm
    • Back: 26.25 (27.5, 28.75, 30.5)(30.75, 31.5, 32.25 (33, 34.25, 34.5)" / 66.5 (69.5, 73, 77.5)(78, 79.5, 82)(84, 87, 87.5) cm

Version A

• 980 (1060, 1190, 1355)(1505, 1625, 1750)(1925, 2100, 2255) yds / 895 (970, 1090, 1240)(1375, 1485, 1600)(1760, 1925, 2060) m dk to worsted-weight yarn that gets gauge
• Optional for contrasting elbow patches: 100 yds / 90 m of same yarn in contrasting color

Shown in:

Blacker Yarns Swan Falkland Islands 4-ply (two strands held together)

• 95% Merino Wool, 5% Shetland Wool; 190 yds / 174 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 12 (12, 12, 14)(16, 18, 18)(20, 22, 24) skeins or 6 (6, 6, 7)(8, 9, 9)(10, 11, 12) in Teaberry [pink] and Pale Maiden [undyed]

Version B

• 1035 (1125, 1270, 1430)(1630, 1755, 1895)(2070, 2265, 2440) yds / 945 (1030, 1160, 1310)(1495, 1605, 1735)(1895, 2070, 2230) m dk to worsted-weight yarn that gets gauge
• Optional for contrasting elbow patches: 100 yds / 90 m of same yarn in contrasting color

Shown in:

• Bread & Butter Pretzel 100% U.S. Merino Wool; 130 yds / 118 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
• 8 (9, 10, 11)(13, 14, 15)(16, 18, 19) skeins in Minnows [gray]

Needles

• US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 24-32” / 60-80 cm or longer for body (length should be shorter than bust circumference)
• US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 24-32” / 60-80 cm or longer for body ribbing (length should be shorter than bust circumference)
• US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns
• US 3 / 3.25 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)
• US 5 / 3.75 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle for working neckline ribbing

Notions

• 6 stitch markers in different colors
• Stitch Holders or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches
• Row counter (optional)

18 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles