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.
Franca is a comfy-casual cardigan with a perfectly slouchy shape. Everything is knitted as you go, including the front band and the free-hanging, kangaroo-style pockets, which means after binding off, you just have a couple gaps to close before blocking and curling up in it.
Sizes:
- Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
- Finished Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 51, 55)" / 86 (97, 107, 117, 130, 140) cm with Fronts overlapped 4.5 (4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4, 4)" / 11.5 (11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 10, 10) cm
- Length: 28.5 (29.5, 30.5, 31.5, 32.5, 33)" / 72 (75, 77, 80, 83, 84) cm
Yarn: Approximately 1075 (1275, 1450, 1650, 1850, 2050) yds / 980 (1165, 1325, 1510, 1700, 1875) m heavy worsted / aran weight yarn.
Needles:
- US 10 / 6 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 4 / 3.5 mm needles for working BO
- US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
- 6 stitch markers in different colors
- 2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches
- Extra circular needle in working size for PCO
- Extra circular needle in working size or 1 size larger for pocket (optional)
- Row counter (optional)
- Cocoknits Sweater Worksheet
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10cm square in St st on largest needles
NOTE: Cardigan will stretch due to its weight so you might want to err on the side of a tighter gauge if in-between.
