AVFKW x Cocoknits Nine-Patch Sweater Bundle

Nine Patch is a fun, quilt-inspired, intarsia cardigan. Deep in the pandemic, feeling the need for serotonin-inducing tiny bursts of color, Julie began playing around with little swatches of leftover Verb yarn. Inspired by a patchwork sweater she designed in the 90s, she began to create a new rendition. And in predictable Julie-fashion, one rendition led to three variations! (Julie is always brimming with creativity - the only thing standing in her way is the need to sleep!) The three variations Julie designed are shown above and are available as kits. You can choose to knit this sweater with elbow-length sleeves or as a vest - instructions for both are included. All kits include enough yarn to knit the version with elbow-length sleeves. The pattern begins as Cocoknits Method* with the creation of an upper back, shoulders, and fronts - but the sleeves are picked up and knitted down after the body is complete. This way you can decide if you want to continue with sleeves or finish the armholes with ribbing to make a vest. Once the body length is reached, the body stitches are held, then stitches are picked up around the neckline and along the fronts, and a hem is knit. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished Bust: 31.5 (37.5, 44, 50)(56.5, 63, 69)” / 80 (95, 112, 127)(144, 160, 175) cm Finished Length: 18 (19, 20.75, 21.75)( 22.5, 24, 25.5)” / 46 (48, 53, 55.5)(57, 61, 65) cm THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES Earth Tones 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Lighthouse A selection of at least 9 colors of naturally dyed mini-skeins of Flock for an approximate total of 250 (500, 500, 500)(800, 800, 800) yards / 229 (457, 457, 457)(732, 732, 732) meters total of all colors. Colors will be similar to the sweater pictured. Picnic 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Granite A selection of at least 13 colors of naturally dyed mini-skeins of Flock for an approximate total of 250 (500, 500, 500)(800, 800, 800) yards / 229 (457, 457, 457)(732, 732, 732) meters total of all colors. Colors will be similar to the sweater pictured. Rolling Fog 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Bay Sailor Marble 1 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Granite SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer, for body and sleeves. Needle should be long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeves (or use dpns) US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer (for trim) US 1-2 / 2.25-2.75 mm needle for working bind-off US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer (for picking up stitches) TOOLS 8 stitch markers including 1 distinct marker - Recommended: Cocoknits Colorful Stitch Markers Tapestry needle Stitch holders or scrap yarn Row counter (optional) GAUGE 23 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles PATTERN This kit does NOT include the pattern. Please purchase this pattern directly from Cocoknits. *Please Note: 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 appear. Click here to purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop.