COCOON CARDIGAN | KNIT

KNIT I SKILL LEVEL : INTERMEDIATE

ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing) Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise
Approx = Approximately St(s) = Stitch(es)
Beg = Begin(ning) Tog = Together
Cont = Continue(ity) WS = Wrong side
Dec = Decrease(ing) W&T = RS rows: Bring yarn to
Inc = Increase(ing) front of work. Slip next stitch
K = Knit purlwise. Bring yarn to back of
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches work. Slip stitch back onto left-
together hand needle. Turn. WS rows: Bring
P = Purl yarn to back of work. Slip next
Pat = Pattern stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to front
Rem = Remain(ing) of work. Slip stitch back onto left-
Rep = Repeat hand needle. Turn.
RS = Right side Yo = Yarn over

SIZES
To fit bust measurement Finished bust
XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] XS/S 44" [112 cm]
M   36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] M   48" [122 cm]
L   40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] L   50½" [128 cm]
XL   44-46" [112-117 cm] XL  54½" [138 cm]
MATERIALS 2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 2/3XL 58½" [148.5 cm]
4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] 4/5XL 64" [162.5 cm]
Bernat® Roving™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 120 yds/109 m))
Sizes      XS/S M  L  XL   2/3XL 4/5XL GAUGE
Low Tide (00098)   9  10 11 12    13   14 balls 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Sizes U.S. 10 (6 mm) and U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) knitting needles. with larger needles in stocking
Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needle 40" [101.5 cm] long or size stitch. 3 sts and 4 rows = 1".
needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch markers.

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INSTRUCTIONS 28-29-29)" [68.5 (68.5-71-71- Shape side: Keeping cont of pat, LEFT FRONT
The instructions are written for 73.5‑73.5) cm], ending on a WS dec 1 st at end (side seam) of With larger needles, cast on 6 sts.
smallest size. If changes are row. next RS row and every following Work 3 rows in Irish Moss St as
necessary for larger size(s) the 6th row 5 times more. 28 (30-32- given for Back.
Shape shoulders: Cast off 7 (8-8- Cont in pat, cast on 2 sts at beg of
instructions will be written thus ( ). 34-38-42) sts.
9-10-11) sts at beg of next 4 rows, next 8 (6-6-5-5-3) WS rows, then
Numbers for each size are shown Cont even in pat until work from
then 8 (8-10-10-10-11) sts at beg cast on 3 sts at beg of following
in the same color throughout the original cast on edge measures
of following 2 rows. Cast off rem 4 (6-4-4-2-3) WS rows, taking
pattern. When only one number is 17½ (17-17½-17-17½-17½)"
22 (24-24-26-28-30) sts. inc sts into pat.
given in black, it applies to all sizes. [44.5 (43-44.5-43-44.5-44.5) cm],
RIGHT FRONT ending on a WS row. Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL
BACK With larger needles, cast on 6 sts. only: Cast on 4 sts at beg of next
With larger needles, cast on Shape neck: Keeping cont of
Work 2 rows in Irish Moss St Pat pat, dec 1 st at beg of next row 2 (3-3-3) WS rows.
78 (84-88-94-100-108) sts. as given for Back.
1st row: (RS). K1. *K1. P1. Rep (neck edge) and every following Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Cont in pat, cast on 2 sts at beg of 6th row 5 (5-5-5-7-7) times more.
from * to last st. K1. Cast on 5 sts at beg of next 2 (3)
next 8 (6-6-5-5-3) RS rows, then 22 (24-26-28-30-34) sts.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * WS rows.
cast on 3 sts at beg of following Cont even in pat until work from
to last st. P1. 4 (6-4-4-2-3) RS rows, taking All sizes: Place marker at beg of
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * original cast on edge measures
inc sts into pat. last row. 34 (36-38-40-44-48) sts.
to last st. K1. 27 (27-28-28-29-29)" [68.5 (68.5-
Cont even in pat until work from
4th row: P1. *P1. K1. Rep from * Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL 71-71-73.5-73.5) cm], ending on
original cast on edge measures
to last st. P1. only: Cast on 4 sts at beg of next a RS row.
8½" [21.5 cm], ending on a WS
These 4 rows form Irish Moss St Pat. 2 (3-3‑3) RS rows. Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (8-8- row.
Cont in Irish Moss St Pat until work Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 9-10-11) sts at beg of next and Shape side: Keeping cont of pat,
from beg measures 8½" [21.5 cm], Cast on 5 sts at beg of next 2 (3) following alt row. dec 1 st at beg of next RS row
ending on a WS row. RS rows. Work 1 row even in pat. Cast off (side seam) and every following
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at rem 8 (8-10-10-10-12) sts. 6th row 5 times more. 28 (30-32-
All sizes: Place marker at beg of
each end of next row and every last row. 34 (36-38-40-44-48) sts. 34-38-42) sts.
following 6th row 5 times more. Cont even in pat until work from Cont even in pat until work from
66 (72-76-82-88-96) sts. original cast on edge measures
original cast on edge measures
17½ (17-17½-17-17½-17½)"
Cont even in pat until work 8½" [21.5 cm], ending on a
[44.5 (43-44.5-43-44.5‑44.5) cm],
from beg measures 27 (27-28- WS row.
ending on a WS row.

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Shape neck: Keeping cont of end of following 6th (6th-4th- 1st row: (WS). K2. *P3. K2. Rep Rep last row 13 times more.
pat, dec 1 st end of next row 6th-4th-4th) rows to 58 (60-64- from * to end of row. 55 (55-60-60-60-60) sts rem.
(neck edge) and every following 66-70-70) sts, taking inc sts into 2nd row: P2. *K1. Sl1P. K1. P2. Next row: (WS). Rib to end of
6th row 5 (5-5-5-7-7) times more. pat. Rep from * to end of row. row, working sts and loops tog
22 (24-26-28-30-34) sts. Cont even in pat until work from Rep last 2 rows until ribbing on wrapped sts to prevent ‘gaps’.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 18½ (18½-18-18- measures 6" [15 cm], ending on a Cast off all sts loosely in rib.
original cast on edge measures 17½-17½)" [47 (47-45.5-45.5- WS row. Cast off in ribbing.
27 (27-28-28-29-29)" [68.5 (68.5- 44.5-44.5) cm], ending on a
Collar: With circular needle and
71-71-73.5-73.5) cm], ending on WS row.
RS facing, pick up and knit 50 (49-
a WS row. Cast off.
49-47-43-42) sts up Right Front to
Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (8-8- FINISHING beg of neck shaping, 32 (32-35-
9-10-12) sts at beg of next and Pin pieces to measurements. 36-39-39) sts up Right Front neck
following alt row. Work 1 row Cover with a damp cloth, leaving edge, 23 (25-24-26-28-30) sts
even in pat. Cast off rem 8 (8-10- cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams. across back neck edge, 32 (32-
10-11-11) sts. Place markers on sides of Fronts 35-36-39-39) sts down Left Front
and Back 9½ (10-10½-11- neck edge and 50 (49-49-47-
SLEEVES 43‑42) sts down Left Front edge.
11½‑11½)" [24 (25.5-26.5-28-
With smaller needles cast on 187 (187-192-192-192-192) sts.
29-29) cm] down from shoulder
42 (42-42-47-47-47) sts. 1st row: (WS). K2. *P3. K2. Rep
seams. Sew in Sleeves between
1st row: (RS). K1. *K1. Sl1P. K1. P2. from * to end of row.
markers. Sew side and sleeve
Rep from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: P2. *K3. P2. Rep from *
seams.
2nd row: P1. *K2. P3. Rep from * to end of row.
to last st. P1. Bottom Ribbing: With circular Rep last 2 rows 7 times more.
Rep last 2 rows Slip St ribbing needle, RS facing and beg at Left
until work from beg measures Front marker, pick up and knit Shape Shawl Collar: 1st row:
3" [7.5 cm], ending ona WS row 32 (34-37-39-44-47) sts down (WS). Rib 135 (135-140-140-
and inc 0 (0-0-1-1-1) st in shaped Left Front edge, 78 (84- 140-140) sts. W&T.
center of last row. 42 (42-42-48- 88-94-99-108) sts across cast on Leave rem sts unworked.
48‑48) sts. edge of Back and 32 (34-37-39- 2nd row: Rib 83 (83-88-88-
Change to larger needles. 44-47) sts up shaped edge of 88‑88) sts. W&T.
Proceed in Irish Moss St Pat as Right Front to marker. 142 (152- 3rd row: Rib to 2 st before
given for Back, inc 1 st at each 162-172-187-202) sts. previously wrapped st. W&T.

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15½
18½ 15½
18½ SLEEVE 14¾
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18 14½
17½ 14½
17½

3
14 - 14 - 14 - 15½ - 15½ - 15½
7¼ - 8 - 8½ 7½ - 8 - 8 7½ - 8 - 8½
9¼ - 10 - 11 8½ - 9¼ - 10 9½ - 10 - 11½

10½
9½ 9½
11
10 10
11½
10½ 10½
12 19 - 20 - 21- 22 - 23 - 23
11 11
BACK FRONT 12½
11½ 11½
12½
11½ 11½
33 22 - 24 - 25¼- 27¼ - 29¼ - 32 11 15½
9 - 10 - 10½
33 12 - 12½ - 14 10 18½ 15½
34 17½ 17½ 10½ 18½ 14¾
SLEEVE
34 17 17 9½ 17¾ 15
35 17½ 17½ 9½ 18 14½
35 17 17 8 17½ 14½
17½ 17½ 17½
17½ 17½
6 3
14 - 14 - 14 - 15½ - 15½ - 15½
6 7¼ - 8 - 8½ 7½ - 8 - 8 7½ - 8 - 8½
6 9¼ - 10 - 11 8½ - 9¼ - 10 9½ - 10 - 11

9½ 9½
26 - 28 - 29¼- 31¼ - 33¼ - 36 11 - 12 - 12½- 13½ - 14½ - 16 10 10
10½ 10½
11 11
BACK 11½ FRONT
11½
11½ 11½
33 22 - 24 - 25¼- 27¼ - 29¼ - 32 9 - 10 - 1
33 12 - 12½
34 17½ 17½
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