AVFKW x Cocoknits – Flynn Vest Bundle – DYE-TO-ORDER

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“Looking for an 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 helpful videos on Cocoknits.com) 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 build your skills with help this tutorial.

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 individual skeins of Lambkin here.) 

Colorways: Lambkin listed first followed by Bun
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:

Knitting Needles
+ 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

Tools
+ 8 stitch markers – including 4 opening markers and two yellow ring markers
+ Row counter (recommended)
+ Leather Stitch holder or scrap yarn
+ Separating zipper: #5 (chunkier) or #3 (finer teeth) Julie used YKK Antique Brass Jacket Zipper from wawak.com. (It’s ok if zipper is longer than needed, you can cut the zipper down to size, fold and tack it at 45 degrees, then hide the excess under the collar fold. Cocoknits will have a video tutorial for this soon!)
+ 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