I’m getting ready for the COCOKNITS MABEL KAL (knitalong) starting in February!
The sweater is knit with the Cocoknits method, a unique technique for working a sweater seamlessly from the top-down, and I’m curious to finally learn it! I think I’ll make it as a turtle neck …. it gives the shape a bit more substance.
I’ve done my swatching and tried 3 different yarns:
- Drops Air (colour 34)
- Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk (colour 20)
- Drops Kid-Silk (colour 41)
I tried 7mm/US10.75 needles and 6.5mm/US10.5 needles, and got the best gauge by combining Drops Air & Drops Kid-Silk on 6.5mm/US10.5 needles.
In the video I also flip through the pattern … it’s very professional and comprehensive, I’m looking forward to it and I know we will be in good hands!
P.S.
The ring I’m wearing in the video is from Kormar Jewellery. I bought it at the Toronto Outdoor Art Show and LURV it! It’s 3D-printed silver and doesn’t get caught on my yarn when I knit or crochet (an essential quality in my jewellery).
Mabel
Mabel is a loose-fitting, comfortable pullover that fits the bill. She is also infinitely adaptable … try knitting the neck ribbing into a cowl or extra long fold-over turtleneck. Add cables, split the hem, knit it knee length, add stripes … the sky’s the limit. It is written in 10 sizes from 36 to 72” bust, so you have options for fit, as well!
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.
Size
- Small (Medium, Large, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X)(5X, 6X, 7X)
- Finished Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)”/ 91.5 (104.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 172.5, 183) cm
- Finished Length: 15.5 (17.5, 19, 20)(21, 21.5, 22.5)(23.25, 24, 25)”/ 39.5 (44.5, 48.5, 51)(53.5, 54.5, 57.5)(59, 61, 63.5) cm
Materials
- Drops Air: 4(4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) balls
- Drops Kid-Silk: 3(3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) balls OR Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk 4(4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) balls
- 6.5mm/US10.5 – 24″ to 32″ circular needles (or size for tension)
- 6.5mm/US10.5 DPN or long circulars for magic loop (for sleeves)
- 5.5mm/US9 DPN or long circulars for magic loop (for sleeve ribbing)
- 5.5mm/US9-16″ circular (for neck ribbing)
- 6 stitch markers (different colours)
- Row counter (optional)
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn
- Pattern
