Emma Version C

**Visit our ‘Knit Tutorials’ page for helpful tips and techniques for knitting [here][1]. Learn more about the Cocoknits Method [here][2]. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories [here][3]!** The Emma collection of patterns is available in the book, [*Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*][4]. The **Emma** cardigan is a quick-to-knit introduction to the Cocoknits Method and a great sweater to bundle up on cold days. The long line of rib running down the sleeves works to slim the sleeve silhouette, and the fabric-lined pockets prevent bulk in the hip area. Experiment with color and the perfect length for both the sleeves and the body. **Skills Needed** [Pick Up Stitches for Collar and Button Band][5] [Sew Down Pocket Linings][6] **Sizes** Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X) *Finished Measurements* Finished Bust: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55)” / 87 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm Finished Length: 25.5 (27, 28, 28.5, 29.5, 30)” / 65 (69, 71, 72, 75, 76) cm **Materials** *Yarn* Approximately 720 (840, 960, 1150, 1250, 1350) yds / 660 (770, 880, 1050, 1140, 1230) m bulky weight yarn *Shown in:* Classic Elite Yarns Blackthorn 50% Wool, 50% Superfine Alpaca; 120 yds / 109 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins in Wolf (light gray) Blue Sky Fibers Techno 68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino; 120 yds/ 109m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins in Smoke (dark gray) BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 2 - 90% virgin wool, 10% viscose; 66 yds / 60 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g skein 11 (13, 15, 18, 19, 21) skeins in Color 15 (medium gray tweed) *Needles* US 11 / 8 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40” / 100 cm or longer US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for working bind-off US 0–3 / 2–3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle for picking up stitches US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm for picking up Front band stitches US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm for working Front band stitches *Notions* 6 stitch markers in different colors 2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches or the Cocoknits Leather Stitch Holder Kit Row counter (optional) 11 buttons (optional), diameter: 3⁄4–1” / 2–3 cm 1⁄2 yd / 1⁄2 m lightweight cotton fabric for pocket lining *Gauge* 12 sts and 18 rows = 4” / 10cm square in St st on largest needles [1]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials [2]: https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method [3]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools [4]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-sew-down-pocket-linings [5]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-for-a-button-band-or-collar [6]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-sew-down-pocket-linings