AVFKW x Cocoknits Nine-Patch Sweater Bundle

Nine Patch is a fun, quilt-inspired, intarsia cardigan. Deep in the pandemic, feeling the need for serotonin-inducing tiny bursts of color, Julie began playing around with little swatches of leftover Verb yarn. Inspired by a patchwork sweater she designed in the 90s, she began to create a new rendition. And in predictable Julie-fashion, one rendition led to three variations! (Julie is always brimming with creativity - the only thing standing in her way is the need to sleep!) The three variations Julie designed are shown above and are available as kits. You can choose to knit this sweater with elbow-length sleeves or as a vest - instructions for both are included. All kits include enough yarn to knit the version with elbow-length sleeves.

The pattern begins as Cocoknits Method* with the creation of an upper back, shoulders, and fronts - but the sleeves are picked up and knitted down after the body is complete. This way you can decide if you want to continue with sleeves or finish the armholes with ribbing to make a vest. Once the body length is reached, the body stitches are held, then stitches are picked up around the neckline and along the fronts, and a hem is knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 31.5 (37.5, 44, 50)(56.5, 63, 69)” / 80 (95, 112, 127)(144, 160, 175) cm
Finished Length: 18 (19, 20.75, 21.75)( 22.5, 24, 25.5)” / 46 (48, 53, 55.5)(57, 61, 65) cm

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES

Earth Tones
3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Lighthouse

A selection of at least 9 colors of naturally dyed mini-skeins of Flock for an approximate total of 250 (500, 500, 500)(800, 800, 800) yards / 229 (457, 457, 457)(732, 732, 732) meters total of all colors. Colors will be similar to the sweater pictured.

Picnic
3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Granite

A selection of at least 13 colors of naturally dyed mini-skeins of Flock for an approximate total of 250 (500, 500, 500)(800, 800, 800) yards / 229 (457, 457, 457)(732, 732, 732) meters total of all colors. Colors will be similar to the sweater pictured.

Rolling Fog
3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Bay Sailor Marble

1 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock, 100% US Rambouillet Wool; 290 yds / 265 m per 50 g skein, in Granite

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer, for body and sleeves. Needle should be long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeves (or use dpns)
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer (for trim)
US 1-2 / 2.25-2.75 mm needle for working bind-off
US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer (for picking up stitches)

TOOLS
8 stitch markers including 1 distinct marker - Recommended: Cocoknits Colorful Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Row counter (optional)

GAUGE
23 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles

PATTERN
This kit does NOT include the pattern. Please purchase this pattern directly from Cocoknits.

*Please Note: 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 by Julie Weisenberger.
All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages in Cocoknits Sweater
Workshop where the techniques appear. Click here to purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop.

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

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Free - 5 business days, uninsured
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International: $35**

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International Orders
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To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.