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Cocoon Twisted Float Shrug
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Phto by Kaylee (ChimeraKnits)
Sizing
This pattern is not sized in a traditional,
standard way, but you determine the sizing
based on two simple measurements; the
cross-front measurement (from armhole
seam to armhole seam in when wearing a
fitted T-shirt, just above the breasts) and the
fingertip to fingertip measurement.
Because of the individualized nature of this
pattern, and because any weight of yarn can
be used when making this garment,
determining yarn yardages can be difficult.
Use the amounts below as a guideline, but if
this is the first time you are making the
garment purchase extra yarn to be safe.
Gauge / Needles
There is NO gauge required for this
sweater. No matter what needle size or
yarn weight you use, this pattern will
WORK. I advise you to use a needle that
works well with the yarn, do not use a
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needle that is too large! Use dpn’s in a size
that works well with your yarn to start, then
move up to 24” circulars as your shrug
grows. You may want to use 2- 24” circs to
allow you to see the full circumfrence of the
sweater as you work on it.
With A cast on 6 sts.
Next row: (K1, M1) rep to end of row, turn.
Next row: Knit all sts
Repeat last 2 rows until there are 24 sts on
needle. Divide sts evenly between 4 dpns, (6
sts on each), or 2 circs (12 sts on each)
Yarn Requirements
32 (40, 48)” bust estimates
Amounts are based on worsted weight yarn.
You may use any weight yarn to make this
garment, but the yardages will change (more
yardage is required for a thin yarn, less for
bulky yarn.)
Yarn A:
1040 (1300, 1560) yds
Yarn B:
400 (500, 600) yds
Yarn C:
280 (350, 420) yds
Begin working in the round Next round: With A knit all sts, inc 8 sts
evenly around work - 32 sts total. Note: Place
increases in a different point in each section in
each round thus staggering them & preventing a
line.
Construction
The piece is worked from the center out,
divided into 8 equal sections with markers.
At the point where the diameter of the
work is equal to the cross-front
measurement divided by .83, armholes are
placed by working all stitches in the first and
fourth sections in waste yarn. The stitch
pattern is resumed until the total diameter
of the piece is equal to the fingertip to
fingertip measurement divided by 1.7. This
garment can be worn as a longer jacket with
a narrow collar, or as a short shrug with a
wider collar.
Notions
Stitch Markers (8), darning needle, waste
yarn.
Note: You may notice that in this pattern
whenever you are knitting with A only, you will
also be increasing 1 stitch in each of the 8
sections in that round. This will help you
remember when to increase. Stagger increases so
they don’t sit above one another.
Sweater Body
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Twisted Round Section (4 rounds)
Next round: (With A K1, with B k1) rep to
end of round, bringing new yarn over
dropped yarn when working each st. DO
NOT UNTWIST YARN!
Next round: Slide Yarn B twists down strand
of A, and with only A knit all sts, inc 2 sts on
each dpn - 40 sts total. Place marker every 5
sts - 8 sections.
Next round: (With A K1, with B k1) rep to
end of round, this time bringing new yarn
under dropped yarn when working each st,
untwisting strands.
Next round: With A, knit all sts, inc 1 st in
each section - 48 sts.
Garter Round Section (4 rounds)
Next round: with A, purl all sts
Next round: With A, knit all sts, inc 1 st in
each section.
Rep last 2 rounds once - 64 sts.
Alternate Twisted Round Section & Garter
Round Section (8 rounds total), increasing 1
st in each section every other (Yarn A-only
knit) round.
Note, when you are a few inches from the center
opening, you may want to close it up to tidy your
work. Using the tail from the cast on, sew
together the edges of the first few rows, then
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thread the tail through each of the original 6 cast
on stitches and pull tight to close the opening.
Weave in end.
the “hole” between rows.
Continue working in pat as est, alternating
twisted rows with garter rows until piece is
desired diameter. See the chart below for
an estimate of large your circle should be.
Change to Yarn C and work 8 - 12 rounds of
garter st. Bind off all sts loosely.
A) Across body front, from armhole to
armhole just above the bust. Divide the
cross front meas by .83 to determine
armhole placement.
Work in the garter / twisted float repeating
pattern as for the body, with no increasing,
Switching to circulars when there are too
until sleeves are desired length. Change to
many sts to fit comfortably on dpns, continue Yarn C and work 8-12 rounds of garter st as
working in the round as established to
for body. Bind off all sts loosely. Block,
armhole placement. (see diagram to determine weave in ends, wear and enjoy!
diameter of circle at armhole placement)
Helpful Notes
• Place increases in a different point in each
Armholes
section in each round thus staggering them &
In a twisted float round, work to next
preventing a line.
marker, with a piece of waste yarn knit to
next marker (first armhole placement.) Slip
• When working in A-only sections (garter
ALL waste yarn sts back to LH needle and,
section) work both A & B together for 1 st
working with A & B, work across all waste
near the start of the round in every round.
yarn sts.
Stagger these sts. This will allow you to
Work 2 more sections in A & B as est, then strand B up through the A-only sections
more elegantly.
work next section in waste yarn as in
previous armhole section (this is the second
• You’ll be working on the Stockinette St Side
armhole placement.)
of the garment, the Rev St st Side, where all of
the twisting occurs, is intended to be worn
Work to end of round with A&B as
as the public side.
established, you will not work with the
waste yarn again and will deal with the
For final garment size, measure intended
armhole stitches after binding off the
wearer at 2 points:
sweater body.
Sleeves
With 2 circs or 1 long circ, and working in
the rows of A immediately above and below
the waste yarn, pick up any sts which have
waste yarn running through them. Note: This
will be an odd number as the upper row will have
1 extra stitch due to the way knitting sts are
formed. Pick up at least two extra stitches at
either end of the waste yarn to help close
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B) From fingertip to fingertip with spread
arms. Divide tip to tip meas by 1.73 to
determine final garment circ.
This pattern is based on the author’s Circular Cocoon
Shrug which appeared in Vogue Knitting, Fall 2005,
However, this pattern differs significantly in the way the
techniques are described, and in the universality of the fit
of this garment. This pattern is not to be sold, copied or
used to teach non-authorized classes. All rights to this
pattern are reserved, items made from this pattern may
not be sold. without the written permission of the
designer.
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This pattern was originally seen on the cover of Vogue
Knitting. This pattern differs materially from the pattern
originally available in Vogue Knitting Magazine, Fall 2005
Top when worn
as a shrug
Cross Front Meas ÷ .83
Fingertip to Fingertip Meas ÷ 1.70
Armhole
Placement
Top when worn as
a large-collared jacket
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