The Coco sleeveless sweater is a quick and simple project to knit. It is worked from the top down with wide armholes. It can be worn over a blouse or a t-shirt, both in mid-season and in winter. It’s an easy-to-wear and versatile design.

The pattern is particularly detailed in order to provide clear instructions for beginner knitters. A step-by-step video comes with the pattern to help you get started.

LEVEL: Beginner

This is a digital pattern, accompanied by a step-by-step video.

SIZES: XS – S – M – L – XL

Finished garment bust circumference: approx. 108 – 112 – 116 – 120 – 128 cm.

It is recommended to wear it with a positive ease of 15 to 20 cm, depending on the desired fit. The sample is shown in size L with 20 cm of positive ease.

GAUGE: 13 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 7 mm needles.

YARN: The sweater is knitted with one strand of Kid Mohair from La Droguerie (approx. 450 - 480 - 500 - 550 - 600 m), or with two strands of Brushed Alpaca Silk from Drops Design (approx. 900 - 960 - 1000 - 1100 - 1200 m), or with two strands of Ombelle from Fonty (approx. 900 - 960 - 1000 - 1100 - 1200 m).

Other suitable yarn substitutions are suggested in the written tutorial as well as in the step-by-step video.

MATERIALS:

– Suggested needles: 6 mm (for neckline and armholes) and 7 mm (for the body)

– 1 cable 40 cm (for body and armholes) and 80 cm (for body)

– 1 tapestry needle

– 1 spare cable or strand of yarn to hold stitches

– 2 stitch markers

– 1 pair of small scissors

– 1 measuring tape

TECHNIQUES:

– Top-down construction

– Stockinette stitch

– Circular knitting

– M1 increases

– Long-tail cast on

– Picking up stitches

– Stretchy bind off

– 1x1 rib edging

NOTES: The pattern instructions are given both in rows and in centimeters. Depending on the yarn you choose, it is recommended to rely on the centimeter measurements to avoid any surprises.