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Both versions of Verena start with a ribbed stand-up collar . Once you finish the seamless yoke, Version A continues with a reverse box-pleat and an A-line shape. Version B continues with a reverse stockinette placket at each side, pockets and a longer hip-length.

BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
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 are explained in detail. Purchase Cocoknits Sweater Workshop or visit your local yarn shop.
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Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements

Finished Bust (Versions A & B): 38.5 (41.5, 45, 49.5, 53, 57.5)” / 98 (105, 114, 126, 135, 146) cm, overlapped 1.25” / 3 cm
Finished Length
Version A: 17.75 (19.25, 21, 23.5, 25.75, 27)” / 45 (49, 53, 60, 65, 69) cm
Version B: 22.25 (23.25, 24.5, 25.5, 26.25, 26.5)” / 57 (59, 62, 65, 67, 67) cm

Materials
Yarns
Version A
900 (1050, 1350,1500, 1800,1950) yds / 825 (960, 1235, 1370, 1645, 1785) m worsted or aran weight yarn
Version B
1150 (1250, 1400, 1500, 1700, 1800) yds / 1050 (1145, 1280, 1370, 1555, 1645) m worsted or aran weight yarn

Version A Shown in:

Malabrigo Twist
100% Baby Merino Wool; 150 yds / 137 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
6 (7, 9, 10, 12, 13) skeins in color Natural (ivory)

3 strands held together (light tan)

Habu A-60 Linen Paper
100% linen; 476 yds / 435 m per 1.7 oz / 48 g skein
2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) in Light Grey

and

Habu Textiles A-1 Tsumugi Silk
100% Silk; 265 yds / 242 m per 1 oz / 28 g cone
4 (4, 6, 6, 7, 8) in Light Beige

and

Habu Textiles N-52 Kid Mohair
68% Kid Mohair, 32% nylon, 311 yds / 284 m per 1/2 oz / 14 g ball
3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) in Silver

Version B Shown in:

Elemental Affects Civility Worsted
70% U.S. Merino, 30% Mulberry Silk; 250 yds / 228 m per 4 oz / 113 g skein
5 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins in color 21, City Shadow (gray purple)

Needles
US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40” / 100 cm or longer
US 5 / 3.75 mm needles, for working BO
US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)

Version B
US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 16” / 40 cm or longer, for Pocket Linings

Notions
6 stitch markers in different colors
2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve sts
Row counter (optional)

Version A
6-7 sew-on snaps (⅝“ / 15 mm); sewing needle and thread to match yarn color (optional)

Version B
Sewing needle and thread to match yarn color, for finishing pockets

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