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Classic, French-inspired stripes lend Madeleine a sporty feel. The gentle A-line shape and slender sleeve make it easy to throw on over lightweight dresses and shirts when you need a bit of warmth. Snaps replace the usual buttons up the front for a cleaner finish, but you could, of course, add buttonholes and buttons.

As with most Cocoknits patterns, it’s pretty straightforward to knit Madeleine at an alternate gauge - using either a thicker or thinner yarn. See Materials and Gauge for more details.

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

Finished Measurements

Finished Bust: (34.25, 37.75, 42.25)(45.75, 50.25, 53.75)(57.5, 61, 64.5)“ / (87, 96, 107.5)(116.5, 127.5, 136.5)(146, 155, 164) cm, buttoned
Finished Length: (18.25, 19, 19.75)(21.25, 21.75, 22)(22.5, 23, 23.5)” / (46, 48, 50.5)(53.5, 55, 56)(57, 58.5, 60) cm

Materials
Yarn
(385, 440, 495)(570, 635, 690)(730, 775, 835) yds / (350, 400, 455)(520, 580, 635)(665, 710, 760) m of dk - worsted weight yarn that gets gauge in each of two colors.

or

(770, 875, 985)(1135, 1265, 1380)(1460, 1550, 1665) yds / (700, 800, 905)(1040, 1160, 1265)(1330, 1415, 1520) m of dk - worsted weight yarn that gets gauge in one color if omitting stripes.

Not Shown:

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
100% North American Wool; 220 yds / 201 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
Color A: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in 005 Black
Color B: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in 105 Natural

Shown in:

NOTE: The Everyday model was knit at a different gauge than the pattern: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles. Using the numbers for size 1, Julie got a sweater with a 38.5” / 98 cm bust (approx a size 2).

Bread & Butter Everyday (yellow & ivory)
100% Merino; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
Color A: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in Elote
Color B: (2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 4)( 4, 4, 4) skeins in Soft Serve

Black and White version

Used a fingering weight held double. You will need this amount for each of two fingering weight yarns, which will knit at approximately worsted weight when held double.

Color A: (two black yarns held together)

Shibui Knits Cima (discontinued)
70% superbaby alpaca, 30% fine merino, 328 yds / 300 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Abyss #2001

--held with--

Shibui Knits Twig (discontinued)
46% linen, 42% recycled silk, 12% wool / 190 yds / 174 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 
2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Abyss #2001

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Color B: (two ivory yarns held together)

Shibui Knits Cima (discontinued)
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Ivory #2004

--held with--

Shibui Knits Twig (discontinued)
2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Ivory #2004

Sheer Version

Sample is in a discontinued Habu - suggested substitute:

Isager Silk Mohair 75% kid mohair, 25% silk. 230 yds/212 m per 25 g skein - fingering weight

4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins in Color 0

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40” / 100 cm or longer (see page 19 for information on length) for Body and Sleeves
US 3 / 3.25 mm needles for working BO
US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
US 0 / 2 mm circular needle (for picking up Front band stitches)
US 4-6 / 3.5-4mm for working Front band and neckband.

Notions
6 stitch markers in different colors
2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches
Row counter (optional)
6–7 snaps; Dritz size 2 / 12 mm. Thread and sewing needle to sew on snaps.

Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles, using Yarn A or B (2 strands of yarn held together)

NOTE: The model shown has a gauge of 16 sts and 24 rows to 4” / 10 cm. As noted above, Julie applied the method given in her tutorial “How to Modify Gauge” at cocoknits.com to use these instructions to knit a Madeleine at her chosen gauge. Following the directions as given with a gauge of 18 sts per 4” / 10 cm will produce sweaters with the measurements given under Finished Measurements.

Notes on Working Stripes
Change yarns every 4 rows throughout.
Don’t cut the yarn between stripes; instead secure the 2 colors together at the beginning of the color-change row by bringing the new color over the old color