Madeleine

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.

All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail. Purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop or visit your local yarn store.

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

Finished Measurements

• Finished Bust: (34.25, 37.75, 42.25)(45.75, 50.25, 53.75)(57.5, 61, 64.5)" / (87, 96, 107.5)(116.5, 127.5, 136.5)(146, 155, 164) cm, buttoned
• Finished Length: (18.25, 19, 19.75)(21.25, 21.75, 22)(22.5, 23, 23.5)" / (46, 48, 50.5)(53.5, 55, 56)(57, 58.5, 60) cm

Yarn

• (385, 440, 495)(570, 635, 690)(730, 775, 835) yds / (350, 400, 455)(520, 580, 635)(665, 710, 760) m of dk - worsted weight yarn that gets gauge in each of two colors.

-- OR --

• (770, 875, 985)(1135, 1265, 1380)(1460, 1550, 1665) yds / (700, 800, 905)(1040, 1160, 1265)(1330, 1415, 1520) m of dk - worsted weight yarn that gets gauge in one color if omitting stripes.

Shown in:

NOTE: The Everyday model was knit at a different gauge than the pattern: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles. Using the numbers for size 1, Julie got a sweater with a 38.5" / 98 cm bust (approx a size 2).

Bread & Butter Everyday [yellow & ivory]

• 100% Merino; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
• Color A: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in Elote
• Color B: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in Soft Serve

Sheer Version

Sample is in a discontinued Habu yarn - suggested substitute:

Isager Silk Mohair 75% kid mohair, 25% silk. 230 yds/212 m per 25 g skein - fingering weight

• 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins in Color 0

Black and White version

Sample is in discontinued Shibui yarns, 2 strands held together - suggested substitute: 

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown

100% North American Wool; 220 yds / 201 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein

• Color A: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in 005 Black
• Color B: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in 105 Natural

Needles

• US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm or longer (see page 19 for information on length) for Body and Sleeves
• US 3 / 3.25 mm needles for working BO
• US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
• US 0 / 2 mm circular needle (for picking up Front band stitches)
• US 4-6 / 3.5-4mm for working Front band and neckband.

Notions

• 6 stitch markers in different colors
• 2 spare circular needles, scrap yarn, or Leather Cord & Needle Kit to hold Sleeve stitches
• Row counter (optional)
• 6–7 snaps; Dritz size 2 / 12 mm. Thread and sewing needle to sew on snaps.

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

NOTE: The yellow and cream model shown has a gauge of 16 sts and 24 rows to 4" / 10 cm. As noted above, Julie applied the method given in her tutorial “How to Modify Gauge” at cocoknits.com to use these instructions to knit a Madeleine at her chosen gauge. Following the directions as given with a gauge of 18 sts per 4" / 10 cm will produce sweaters with the measurements given under Finished Measurements.

• Change yarns every 4 rows throughout.
• Don’t cut the yarn between stripes; instead instead carry the unused color up the edge of the work by bringing the new color over the old color at the beginning of the color-change row.

Sleeves

On p. 12, Next Rnd (Sleeve Dec Rnd) should read:

• Next Rnd (Sleeve Dec Rnd): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d.