Mercedes

**Mercedes** is a wear-it-over-anything vest with open sides, I-cord edging, and a swingy A-line shape. Using the Cocoknits Method, the back is completely knit top-to-bottom, followed by the shoulder tabs, rounded neckline, and front. The front is knit 3-4" (7-10 cm) longer than the back and tacked down at the underarms, giving it a unique silhouette with utilitarian charm. Our favorite detail: Version A has a garter band with decorative buttons and Version B has I-cord ties - take your pick! This layering piece wears beautifully over a tee, button-up shirt, dress, or however else you want to style it. This pattern uses a modified Cocoknits Method. It requires an understanding of the first two sections of the Cocoknits Method, but uses different worksheets, which are supplied with the pattern. Front neckline shaping is accomplished with short rows. Learn more about the Cocoknits Method [here][1]. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories [here][2]! ______________________________________________ **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** [How to Knit Shadow Wrap Short Rows][8] [How to Pick Up Stitches Around a Neckline][9] [How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or Collar][10] [How to Customize a Neckline: Decorative Details][11] [How to Work an I-cord Cast-On with Lifted Increases (No Gaps!)][12] [Mercedes Vest: How to Sew On The Back Band][13] on YouTube **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) *Finished Measurements* Finished Bust: 31-34 (34-37, 38-41, 42-45)(46-49, 50-54, 55-8)(59-63, 64-67, 68-71)" / 79-86.5 (86.5-94, 96.5-104, 106.5-114.5)(117-124.5, 127-134.5, 140-147.5)(150-157.5, 162.5-170, 178-185.5) cm Finished Length: Back Body length from shoulder: 16.75 (17.75, 19.25, 20.25)(21, 21.5, 22.5)(23.75, 25, 26.25)" / (42.5, 45, 48.5)(51.5, 53.5, 55)(57, 60.5, 63.5) cm Front Body length from shoulder: 21 (22, 23, 24.25)(4.75, 25.25, 25.75)(26.75, 28, 29)" / 53 (56, 58.4, 61.5)(63, 64, 65.5)(68, 71, 74) cm NOTE: The bust and armhole measurements are flexible, depending where you secure Back to Front at underarm. **Yarn** Version A (21 sts = 4" / 10 cm) 570 (645, 735, 830)(915, 1005, 1095)(1225, 1335, 1485) yds / 520 (590, 675, 760)(835, 915, 1000)(1125, 1220, 1355) m of sport - dk weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* Wooldreamers Cautiva 100% Spanish Wool; 186 yds / 170 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 4 (4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 8) skeins in color 746G (yellow) Version A (22 sts = 4" / 10 cm) Version A (22 sts = 4" / 10 cm) 720 (820, 935, 1055)(1160, 1275, 1390)(1555, 1695, 1885) yds / 660 (750, 855, 965)(1065, 1165, 1270)(1425, 1550, 1720) m of fingering to sport weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble 100% California Fine Wool; 223 yds / 204 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9) skeins in Wisteria (lilac) Version B:(21 sts = 4" / 10 cm) 575 (650, 740, 835)(920, 1010, 1100)(1230, 1340, 1485) yds / 525 (595, 675, 765)(840, 920, 1005)(1125, 1225, 1355) m of sport - dk weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* Wooldreamers Mallorquina Sport Weight 65% Mallorcan Red Wool, 35% Merino; 372 yds / 340 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 2 (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins in Natural **Needles** US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer Optional for Version B: 2 US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) dpn US 4-5 / 3.5-3.75 mm 16” circular needle (or long enough to do magic loop) for Neck Ribbing US 3-4 / 3.25-3.5 mm needle for working bind-off US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches) **Notions** Stitch markers - 6 markers in different colors - 2 opening markers 2 Buttons for Version A (size is flexible, under 1.5” / 4 cm diameter) Row counter (optional) **Gauge** Row gauge for all versions is 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles. Stitch gauge: --21 sts = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles for Versions A & B knit in Wooldreamers yarns. --22 sts = 4" / 10 cm in St st on largest needles for Version A knit in Nibble [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/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-shadow-wrap-short-rows [9]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-around-a-neckline [10]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-pick-up-stitches-for-a-button-band-or-collar [11]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses/products/how-to-customize-a-neckline-decorative-details [12]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-work-an-i-cord-cast-on-with-lifted-increases-no-gaps [13]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ChctTspyhY