Emma (Version A) included in the Cocoknits Workshop book

This sweater is included in the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger. It is also available as an individual pattern: Emma Versions A and 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.

Purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop or visit your local yarn store.

Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Note: This pattern is available with updated sizing here.

Finished Measurements

• Finished Bust: 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) in / 85 (95, 105, 116, 126, 136) cm
• Finished Length: 17.75 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 22, 22.5) in / 45 (48, 52, 54, 55, 56) cm

Yarn

Approximately 700 (800, 950, 1100, 1250, 1400) yds / 640 (730, 870, 1005, 1145, 1280) m bulky weight yarn for long sleeves

Shown in:

Brooklyn Tweed Quarry

• 100% wool. 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
• 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins in Flint [brown]

Malabrigo Chunky

• 100% wool. 100 yds / 91 m per 100 g skein
• 7 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14) skeins in Black [long sleeves]

BC Garn Semilla Flamé

• 100% wool. 104 yds / 95 m per 50g skein.
• 7 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14) skeins in color 120 [light gray]

Habu Textiles a-188 Linen Cotton Paper

• 56% linen, 44% cotton. 109 yds / 100 m per 1 oz / 28 g skein
• 4 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) cones in Black [short sleeves]

Stone Wool American Cormo

• 100% Cormo wool. 200 yds/ 183 m per 100g skein
• Scoured White [ivory]

Note: Since Stone Wool is worsted weight, Julie used the technique from her How to Modify Gauge Tutorial and the stitch counts from the size large to get a size medium. She also added a free-hanging, kangaroo-style pocket using the directions from Franca The sample used 5 skeins. See more from Julie about how she did her modifications in our Instagram Stories.

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)

Notions

• 6 stitch markers in different colors
• 2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches or the Cocoknits Leather Stitch Holder Kit
• Row counter (optional)
• Cocoknits Sweater Worksheet

In 2020, we hosted our very first KAL, knitting Emma, with a choice of Version A or Version B. Learn more here.

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

SHAPE WAIST

On p. 64 in the Next Round (Hip Inc Rnd) paragraph

the second sentence should begin: “Repeat Hip Inc Rnd”