Description
Connie Chang Chinchio uses clusters of cocoon stitch to create richly textured panes of fabric for the Silk Cocoon Cardigan. Forced to curve with the alternating motifs, twisted rib lines form deep pockets and open lozenges reminiscent of a just-opened bellflower. A silky, slinky alpaca blend gives just the right drape for a fitted wrap sweater.
Finished Size 30 (33, 36 ½, 40 ½, 44, 48)” bust circumference. Sweater shownmeasures 33″, modeled with about 1″ positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [134 m]/50 g): #146 passionfruit (light violet), 8 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Yarn Weight #3 – Light
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 25½ sts and 34 rows = 4″ in St st; 29 sts and 36 rows = 4″ in cocoon st.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2009
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