CONSTRUCTION
- Cocoon is constructed of two plain rectangles, with the first being two separate pieces (A & B) that are grafted together. Both Pieces A & B begin with a Slip-Stitch Garter Ribbed Hem. When Hem reaches sufficient Length, front band stitches are put on a holder and Stockinette portion of Piece is worked by itself. Upon completion of Stockinette section, you will return to the held band stitches and knit them separately (this is necessary due to these stitch patterns’ significantly different row gauges). When ribbed band measures the same length as for Stockinette section, band is seamed to Stockinette portion. The top edge is then grafted to the corresponding A/B piece at center back.
- Collar Edges of Pieces A & B are trimmed with a built-in I-cord.
- Stitches are picked up around each armhole and trimmed with 1x1 ribbing.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- 27 (28, 28½, 30, 30¾, 31½)” length at center back (from nape to hem), 30¼ (31¾, 33, 34½, 36, 37½)” across, from armhole-to-armhole
- Garment measures 60½ (63½, 66, 69, 72, 75)” in circumference after assembly.
- Intended to fit an individual with a center back neck (CBN)-to-wrist measurement of approximately 28 (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)”
- Sample is shown is Size 1 on model with 28″ CBN-to-wrist length
Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.
GAUGE
Stockinette Gauge:
- 18 stitches & 28 rows = 4″ in flat Stockinette Stitch with Gauge Needle; measured over relaxed fabric after blocking
Slip-Stitch Ribbing Gauge:
- Working Gauge: 23½ stitches & 42 rows = 4″ in Slip-Stitch Garter Ribbing Pattern; measured over unblocked fabric
- Finished Gauge: 21½ stitches & 42 rows = 4″ in Slip-Stitch Garter Ribbing Pattern; measured over relaxed fabric after blocking
NEEDLES
- One 32″ circular in size needed to obtain Stockinette Gauge listed above (suggested: US 8/5mm)
- One 32″ circular in size needed to obtain Slip-Stitch Ribbing Gauge listed above (suggested US 7/4½ mm)
- One 16″ circular needle three sizes smaller than Stockinette Gauge Needle (suggested: US 5/3¾ mm)
Note: Your Gauge Needle for both stitch patterns may differ. It is recommended that you swatch both patterns to determine correct needle sizes.