Beatriz

Learn more about the Cocoknits Method [here][1]. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories [here][2]! **Beatriz** is designed with wide, dropped shoulders. The decorative cabled increases add a sweet, subtle detail to the Cocoknits Method shoulders on the back of the sweater. Beatriz also features deep ribbing on the hem of the body and sleeves and a wide, ribbed button band. The silhouette is oversized; it’s up to you HOW oversized! Choose anywhere from 4"/ 10 cm to 16" / 40 cm ease. In the photos, the model has around 8" / 20 cm of positive ease. Julie wears hers with 14" / 35.5 cm of positive ease. Are you aiming for a coat type cardigan that fits over everything? Go with more ease! Or do you want a closer fitting cardigan? Or something in between? Try measuring some similar items in your wardrobe to help inform the size you’ll knit... and then dive in! The inspiration for the Beatriz cardigan came from a visit to Retrosaria Rosa Pomar during a Cocoknits’ textile retreat in Portugal. Based on the Casaco sweater and Rosa’s Badana cardigan pattern. Thank you to Rosa for encouraging Julie to write her own version! ______________________________________________ **BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN** 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*][3] by Julie Weisenberger, in her [On Demand Classes][4], and in tutorials on cocoknits.com. All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to pages in *Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*, where the techniques are explained in detail. Some knitters find that they can learn the new-to-them techniques with our [free knit tutorials][5], while others are more comfortable purchasing an [On Demand Class][6], or the [Cocoknits Sweater Workshop][7] book, available on our website and at many local yarn stores. ______________________________________________ **Videos** Available for separate purchase: [Beatriz On Demand Class][8] [Cable Increase][9] [How to Pick Up Stitches Around a Neckline][10] [How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or Collar][11] [Button Band Bind Off (Modified Lori's Twisty Bind-Off)][12] **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) *Finished Measurements* Finished Bust (buttoned): 38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 50.5)(54.5, 58.5, 62.5) (66.5, 70.5, 74.5)" / 98 (108, 118, 128.5)(138.5, 148.5, 159)(169, 179, 189) cm Finished Length: 22.75 (23.25, 23.75, 24.75)(25.5, 26.25, 26.75) (28.25, 28.75, 29.5)" / 58 (59, 60.5, 63)(65, 66.5, 68.25)(71.5, 73, 75) cm **Yarn** 890 (990, 1100, 1230)(1335, 1435, 1560)(1675, 1805, 1960) yds / 815 (905, 1005, 1125)(1220, 1310, 1430)(1530, 1650, 1792) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* Rosa Pomar Beiroa 100% Portuguese Wool; 251 yds / 230 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein  4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8) skeins in Cinza 675 (gray) and Undyed Brown 400 **Needles** US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 40" / 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for working bind-off US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches) US 0 / 2 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for picking up button band US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for knitting ribbing and button band **Notions** 6 stitch markers in different colors 5 opening stitch markers Stitch Holders or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches Row counter (optional) Cable needle 5 buttons (diameter: 1" / 2.5 cm) or toggles **Gauge** 16 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles [1]: https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method [2]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools [3]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop [4]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses [5]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials [6]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses [7]: https://cocoknits.com/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop [8]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses/products/beatriz-on-demand-class [9]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-a-cable-increase?_pos=1&_sid=0412345b1&_ss=r [10]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-around-a-neckline [11]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-for-a-button-band-or-collar [12]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/button-band-bind-off-modified-loris-twisty-bind-off