Cocoon is worked starting with the back yoke forming the slanting shoulders. Then stitches are picked up for the front yokes that are first worked separately in the flat and then joined together. Then stitches for front and back are joined together in the round creating the body. Cocoon is finished
with I-cord edges on both armholes and neckline.

Finished bust circumference: 91.5 (100) 114 (120) cm / 36.5 (40) 45.5 (48)”.

Ease: Suggested positive ease on bust circumference approx. 5–10 cm / 2–4” depending on if you want a loose or more fitted vest. Pictured in size S.

Length from underarm to hem: Approx. 25 cm / 9.75”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Gauge: 16 sts x 18 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in brioche stitch using 5 mm (US 8) needles holding together one strand of merino and two strands of mohair, after blocking. Note: 18 rnds in brioche stitch
are counted as 36 rnds.

Needles: 4 mm (US 6) and 5 mm (US 8) circular needles.

Yarn: 150 (200) 200 (250) g Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino – 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g), colour Cloud, held together with 125 (150) 200 (200) g Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk – 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g), colour Cloud.

Notions: Stitch marker, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.