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Long Cocoon Jacket

I made this for Me

Created by: Christy R

  • Project Details

    About

    I originally started knitting in May last year because someone suggested it might help with my medical condition. I have chronic migrainous vertigo, which I've had since 2014. Knitting has been the only thing I've found that helps distract me from my pain, and actually helps me get over the worst migraine attacks, while I'm learning an awesome skill in the process. I can now proudly say I'm obsessed with knitting. I actually don't go anywhere without my knitting bag!
    For this project, I was slightly concerned that it was worked in 2 sections only- and it took me a while to get my head round (literally!!) the pattern when I got to the neck. But once I had, it was like one of those light bulb moments!!
    I differed from the pattern when changing needles from the ribbing, and decided not to reverse the ribbing. I think the pattern tells you to do that so the cable panel stands out more, but I preferred it when the ribbing blended into the cable panel- as shown in the pictures.

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 7.00mm (US 10.75) 100cm
    • Circular 8.00mm (US 11) 100cm

    Measurements

    Size: M

    Notes: Far too big. Would definitely have gotten away with a small.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jan 1, 2017 Finished on: Jan 30, 2017

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    9 Comments

    • Lyn M

      Glad that you found knitting. It is very calming.Lyn McL
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    • Ann H

      Hi,
      Do you know what the bust size is for the medium?
      Ann
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      • Christy R

        Sorry Ann just seen your message so not sure if you still need this...
        Found email I’d sent to Bergere De France Knitting Help at time...

        “It is a fairly chunky cardigan this one, the cocoon is quite a loose weave light weight chunky yarn.

        The actual finished measurement for the Size S is 40" around (it's a straight jacket so this reflects the hip size more than chest) & 29" long.

        The Size M is 43" and 29 1/2" long.

        I'd say you'd probably only need the small size, enjoy it, it's a lovely looking jacket.“
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    • Joycelyn G

      I have knitted left and right fronts two weeks ago but I am having problems understanding how to knit the back as there are no specific instructions on how to knit the pattern for the back.

      The instructions are given as to how to knit together with the front pieces, how long the back should be before starting to knit 3/3 but no direct instructions as or how to knit the back. There is no mention of the sleeves on the back as the sleeves knitted for the front are not large enough to cover the front and the back of the arms.

      Please can anyone help.
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      • Christy R

        Hi Joycelyn- after you have knitted the two front pieces you should now be able to join them together at the neck and knit down the back- including the arms. For this pattern you don’t knit the front back and arms as separate pieces. If you look at my second picture you can see how I laid it out on the table as it took me a little while to get my head round it!! Make sure you have matched the pattern rows for the right and left side before joining so it doesn’t look odd. Good luck!!
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      • Joycelyn G

        @Christy R: Hi Christy _ Thanks for your quick reply. I have knitted the sleeves with the fronts, but thought they ought to be knitted wth the back too as what I've knitted is not large enough to make a sleeve as shown in the pattern. I will give it a go and see how I get on. If I get stuck , may I please ask your advice. Thanks Joycelynxx
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      • Christy R

        @Joycelyn G: From what I remember of my sleeves I thought they were too short too but they ended up being too long as you can see from the picture. Ribbing does tend to give a lot and you will cast on a cuff on the end of the sleeve to finish off. Sounds like you are ready to join the two pieces and continue to knit down the back now.
        Of course you can ask me for advice if you get stuck. Would love to know how you get on!!
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      • Joycelyn G

        @Christy R: I joined the two pieces together and still couldn’t move forward with it.
        I have therefore now given up on it. I just can’t get my head around it.
        As time is going by I have sourced a different pattern and will be knitting that instead.

        Thank you very much for all your help.
        Joycelyn x
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