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Juniper is an unbelievably soft, wrap-style vest; perfect for warding off chills. This pattern was inspired as an eco-friendly alternative to a poly fleece vest. Because it’s knit with plush yarn full of texture, the design is clean, simple, and quick! Start with the upper back a la Cocoknits Method, and knit down to the underarm. Each front is picked up along the shoulder slopes and knitted separately down to the underarm where everything is joined and finished seamlessly. Wear it open or add a cord to overlap the fronts and tie it closed.
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BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using a modified Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. Juniper does not require the Cocoknits Worksheet, but does require an understanding of the first two sections of the Cocoknits Method. 

All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail. Purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop or visit your local yarn store.
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NOTE: We’ve added a new suggested yarn with a new gauge, so when you purchase the pattern, you will get 2 pdfs: the original pattern and one with both the new gauge and original gauge.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

Finished Measurements

Version A: (11 sts in 4” / 10 cm)
Finished Bust (closed): 32 (35, 37, 40) (44.25, 48.75, 51.75)(56, 60.25, 64.75)“/81.5 (89, 94, 101.5)(112.5, 124, 131.5)(142, 153, 164.5) cm

Version B (9 sts in 4” / 10 cm)
Finished Bust (closed): 37.25 (41, 44.5, 48)( 53.25, 58.75, 62.25)(67.5, 73, 78.25)“ / 94.5 (104, 113, 121)(135.25, 149.25, 158)(171.5, 185, 198.75) cm

Finished Length: 20.25 (21.5, 23.75, 26, 26.25, 28.5, 30.75, 32)” / 51.5 (54.5, 60.5, 66, 66.5, 62.5, 78, 81.5) cm or desired length

NOTE: Directions are included for adding more ease to the front.

Materials
Yarn
210 (220, 250, 300)(400, 450, 500)(600, 700, 800) yds / 195 (205, 230, 275)(366, 415, 460)(550, 640, 732) m bulky weight yarn (for both Gauge Version A & B)

Shown in:

Version A

Woolfolk Flette Bulky
100% Merino Wool; 131 yds / 120 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins in color 04 (brick red)

Big Bad Wool Baby Yeti
85% Baby Alpaca, 15% Fine Merino Wool; 109 yds / 100 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins color Natural (ivory), Night Owl (black)

Version B

A Verb For Keeping Warm Lambkin
70% Highland Wool / 30% Alpaca; 87 yds / 80 m per 3,5 oz / 100 g skein
3 (3, 3, 4)(5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 10) skeins in color Meringue (Tan)

Needles
US 11 / 8 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) 32”/ 80 cm or longer circular, or long straight needles
US 11 / 8 mm short circ or DPN for working I-cord ties (optional)
US 5 / 3.75 mm needle for working bind-off
US 0-3 / 2-3 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle for picking up stitches

Notions
Stitch markers:
--6 ring-type stitch markers
--2 hanging/opening stitch markers
Row counter (optional, but the rows are very hard to see in such textured yarn - so recommended!)

Gauge
Version A: 11 sts = 4” / 10 cm in St st on largest needles
Version B : 9 sts = 4” / 10 cm in St st on largest needles

NOTE: Row gauge is not important. To ensure correct measurements and yarn quantity, take time to swatch!

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