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Description

Cleo is a simple V-neck tank with a few upgrades. It has a classic shape with plenty of ease. An I-cord inspired detail along the front, back pleat, and purl bind-off elevate this otherwise minimal look. Knitted top-down and seamless, when you’re finished knitting, tack the pleat, block, and wear! The cotton/wool mixture of the Dawn yarn makes for a great year-round piece; wear it solo in warmer months and layer over long sleeves once the weather cools.

(A version of Cleo was previously published as Tamalpais in By Hand Serial no. 13.)
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BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This pattern uses a modified Cocoknits Method. Cleo does not require the Cocoknits Worksheet, but does require an understanding of the first two sections of the Cocoknits Method. The pattern refers to the book Cocoknits Sweater Workshop for technique directions. Techniques are also available as tutorials and videos at Cocoknits.com under “Learn.“
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Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)(3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

Finished Measurements
Finished Bust: 37 (39, 44, 49, 54)(58, 63, 67, 72)” / 94 (99, 112, 124, 137)(147, 160, 170, 183) cm
Finished Length: 19.5 (20, 21, 22, 22.5)(23.25, 23.75, 24.5, 25)” / 50 (51, 53, 56, 57)(59, 60, 62, 64) cm or desired length

Materials
Yarn
500 (560, 700, 700, 840)(840, 980, 1120, 1260) yds / 457 (512, 640, 640, 768) (768, 896, 1024, 1152) m of worsted - aran weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:
A Verb For Keeping Warm Dawn
75% US Organic Merino, 25% US Organic Cotton; 140 yds / 128 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
4 (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 8, 9) skeins in Penny

Needles
US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32 to 40” / 80 to 100 cm depending on size worked (cord should be shorter than bust circumference)
US 3-4 / 3.25-3.5 mm needles for working bind-off
US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)

Notions
Stitch markers

• 6 stitch markers in different colors
• 3 hanging/opening markers Stitch holder or spare circular needle to hold sts Row counter (optional)

Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles

Kits
Cleo is available in a kit from A Verb for Keeping Warm

ERRATA
This pattern has errata. Please see Cocoknits.com for more details.