is 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.
Natalie is a sister to the Isabelle long vest, another design in the Cocoknits Sweater Collection. The openwork combined with cables give both designs a modern twist. The cropped pullover provides a fun way to play with layers.
Sizes:
- Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
- Finished Bust: 33 (37, 41.25, 45.5, 49.75, 54.25)” / 83.5 (94, 105, 116, 126, 138) cm
- Finished Length: 16.25 (17.5, 18.25, 18.5, 18.75, 19)” / 41 (44, 46, 47, 48, 48) cm
Yarn:
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NOTE: Pullover is worked using two strands of yarn held together. If you wish, you may use 1 strand of DK weight yarn.
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700 (800, 925, 1000, 1165, 1270) yds / 640 (730, 845, 915, 1065, 1160) m each of 2 heavy laceweight yarns (or of 1 DK weight yarn if you wish to substitute yarn). Sample knitted in total of 1400 (1600, 1850, 2000, 2330, 2540) yds / 1280 (1460, 1690, 1830, 2130, 2320) m heavy lace weight yarn, held double throughout.
Needles
- US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) 40" / 100 cm or longer circular needle (see page 19 for information on length)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) 24"–36" / 60–90 cm circular needle
- US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, for bottom and neckline rib
- US 3 / 3.25 mm needle, for working BO
- US 0-3 / 2-3.75
Notions
- 6 stitch markers in different colors for separating sweater sections, plus additional markers in another color or style for separating stitch patterns
- 2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve sts
- Row counter (optional)
- Cocoknits Sweater Worksheet
Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4" / 10 cm square in across Left or Right Mesh Pattern on largest needle.
