Quinn

Quinn by Cocoknits | Learn more about the Cocoknits Method here. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories here! While many did a deep dive into sourdough bread baking during quarantine, Julie dove into cables! She wanted ALL the cables, ALL the time – no filler stitch pattern here! The result is Quinn, with over-the-top cables and a relaxed, easy shape. The cables keep things moving along and, once established, are pretty easy to memorize, making Quinn a fun knit with just the right amount of adventure. The shoulders are sloped to avoid a too-boxy fit, and there is no shaping in the body, streamlining both the knitting and the wearing. The resulting cardigan looks impressive but gives up nothing in comfort! The cardigan is intended to be worn oversized with approximately 8–10” / 20–25 cm ease around the bust; however, choose a size based on your personal fit preference. Because there is no shaping for the body, keep in mind the circumference measurement should also accommodate your hip circumference. To get smaller measurements, consider knitting at a smaller gauge, or larger gauge for a larger garment.

BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using a modified 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.

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.

Gauge: 
25 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in 8-row Honeycomb St

Finished Measurements: 

Small (Medium, Large)(1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements

Finished Body circ: 43.5 (47, 52)(57.25, 63, 68)”/ 110.5 (119.5, 132)(145.5, 160, 173) cm with fronts meeting, not overlapped
Finished Length: 27 (27 27)(34, 34, 36.5)” / 68.5 (68.5, 68.5 )(86.5, 86.5, 93) cm or desired length
Finished Back Width: 20.5 (22, 24.75)(27.25, 30, 32.75)” / 52 (56, 63)(69, 76, 83) cm
Finished Width each Front at Bust: 11.75 (12.5, 13.75)(15, 16.5, 17.75)” / 30 (32, 35)(38, 42, 45) cm

Materials Used: 

1610 (1690, 1780)(1880, 1990, 2100) yds / 1472 (1545, 1628)(1719, 1820, 1920) m of heavy worsted–aran weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:

Woolfolk Tov
100% Merino; 173 yds / 158 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 10 (10, 11)(11, 12, 13) skeins in color T00 (ivory)

Erika knight Wild Wool
85% wool, 15% nettle viscose; 186yds / 170 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 9 (10, 10)(11, 11, 12) skeins in color 700 (gray)

Also shown in:

Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool
100% Wool; 140 yds / 128 m per 2.1 oz / 60 g skein
12 (13, 13)(14, 14, 15) skeins in color Fawn (tan)
Note: This gauge differed from other models: 22 sts and 28 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in 8-row Honeycomb St with US 8 / 5 mm needles

Needle Size: 

• US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 40” / 100 cm or longer for body and sleeves (see page 19 for information on length). Needle should be long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeves (or use dpns)
• US 7 / 4.5 mm for ribbing (optional)
• US 3–4 / 3.25–3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
• US 0–2 / 2–2.75 mm circular needle (for picking up stitches)

Pattern Includes: Written instructions

Skill Level: intermediate