Mercedes is a cute new summer-y slipover from Cocoknits!
Knit out of Nibble, this piece is perfect for layering in the warm summer months!
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" longer than the back and tacked down at the underarms, giving it a unique silhouette with utilitarian charm. Choose from Version A, featuring a garter band with decorative buttons, or Version B with I-cord ties. This layering piece wears beautifully over a tee, button-up shirt, dress, or however else you want to style it.
Nibble is a rustic-spun, feel-good yarn!
Made with a blend of Targhee, Rambouillet, and Merino, this fingering weight, 2-ply yarn is next-to-skin soft. This wool is grown in Santa Barbara, California by Cuyama Lamb. The sheep graze alongside California's golden hills to mitigate wildfires.
Listen to the episode on our Reverberate Podcast, and hear Jenya, the co-founder of Cuyama, describe their work and how it feels to have people knit yarn using wool grown by Cuyama sheep. If you love wool, sheep, and stories of incredible people working to help the planet, then this yarn is for you.
To knit Mercedes, choose your size below and add the corresponding number of skeins of Nibble to your cart.
FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENTS
31-34 (34-37, 38-41, 42-45)(46-49, 50-54, 55-8)(59-63, 64-67, 68-71)"
NOTE: The bust and armhole measurements are flexible, depending where you secure Back to Front at underarm.
YARN
4 (4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9) skeins of Nibble
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Cocoknits' sample is shown in the color Wisteria. This color is sweet and floral.
There are many other options of Nibble colors to choose from!
You could choose pale cream Meringue (top left), to add a lightness and freshness to your Mercedes.
Or go for a richer color and use moody and dramatic Purple Sand Beach (top right) or warm, copper-y Lucky Penny (lower left) for a statement piece.
Of course, our special 2026 Bay Area Yarn Crawl color, Nirvana, would make an absolutely stunning choice. So calming and rejuvenating.
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Purchase the pattern for Mercedes directly from Cocoknits or on Ravelry.
Add your favorite color of Nibble to your cart and get ready to cast-on!
