Juniper

Juniper by Cocoknits. 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 à 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.

Gauge: 11 sts and 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles

Finished Measurements:

• Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”/ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142.5, 152.5, 162.5) cm
• 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: Learn how to add more ease to Front under "Join and Work Body"

Materials Used:

• 250 (300, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800) yds / 230 (275, 366, 415, 460, 550, 640, 732) m bulky weight yarn that gets gauge
• 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
• 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

Needle Size:

• 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 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Schematic

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced