"Looking for a natural fiber alternative to the typical —plastic— poly-fleece vest? We’ve got you covered! Flynn is a comfy, versatile vest pattern which allows you to knit your own natural- fiber fleecy vest. The cozy, angled pockets warm your hands, while the zipper and folded stand-up collar make it an easy-to-wear wardrobe classic.
This pattern uses a modified Cocoknits Method. It doesn't require the Cocoknits Worksheet, but does require an understanding of the first two sections of the Cocoknits Method. (There are many ) It incorporates the collar into the upper back at the start and uses short row shaping to create a diagonal pocket opening. Sew in a zipper at the end, or leave it as an open vest.
If you've never sewn in a zipper before, now is your chance to .
Flynn is the ultimate cozy vest for layering under a jacket or over a long sleeve tee – it’s a warm hug on a chilly day." - Cocoknits
Lambkin is a fluffy wool and alpaca bouclé yarn resulting in a fabric that resembles a lamb's sheepy fleece. Little loops of wool gallop along the yarn creating a bouncy fabric that is fun (and warm) to knit and wear. This is a thick yarn that works up quickly and within just a few days your accessory or garment will be ready to wear. This yarn is naturally dyed by hand in our Oakland, California studio.
Finished Measurements
Chest: 35 (39, 41.5, 46)(50, 55.5, 59)(64, 68.5, 73)"
Length: 19 (19.5, 20, 21)(21.5, 22.5, 23)(23.5, 24, 24.5)"
Model is wearing approximately 0-1" of ease. If you plan to wear this over thicker sweaters, please plan accordingly, perhaps choosing 3-4" of ease.
Gauge
14 sts x 27 rows = 6" on largest needle
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This bundle includes:
Yarn
Main: Lambkin by A Verb for Keeping Warm, 70% Highland Wool / 30% Superfine Alpaca; 87 yds / 80 m per 100g skein
3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6)(6, 6, 7) skeins
Contrast (used in collar): Bread & Butter Bun, 100% Merino; 130 yds / 118 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein, 1 skein
(If you would like to use Lambkin only, please choose )
Colorways: Lambkin listed first followed by
Lighthouse / Soft Serve
Meringue / Cottontail
Brick / Lantana
Tortilla / Cottontail
Nutmeg / Snail
Sagebrush / Agave
Bay Sailor / Ballpoint
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Additional necessary and recommended tools:
+ US 10 / 6 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32" / 80 cm or longer
+ US 11 / 8 mm circular needle (or one size larger than working needle) for working pocket top cast-on
+ US 5-6 / 3.75-4 mm needle for working bind-off
+ US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle for picking up stitches
+ - including 4 opening markers and two yellow ring markers
+ (recommended)
+ or scrap yarn
+ Separating zipper: #5 (chunkier) or #3 (finer teeth) Julie used YKK Antique Brass Jacket Zipper from wawak.com. ( for a Cocoknits video tutorial on adding in your zipper.)
+ Sewing needle and thread that matches yarn color
+ Sewing pins to secure zipper in place
+ Tapestry needle
Pattern
This bundle does NOT include the pattern. Please purchase the pattern directly from Cocoknits on Ravelry or via Cocoknits.com
