Yarn options: Emma (Cocoknits Sweater Method)
Knitting Emma* is a great way for newcomers to the Cocoknits Method to try it out. There are three versions to choose from — all are quick-knits with a gauge of 3 stitches to 1” / 2.5 cm. Every version has optional waist shaping for a flattering fit. Available in sizes ranging from S to 3X (700 - 1400 yds / 640 - 1280 m).
We recommend working with a bulky or heavy aran weight yarn — at least the first time you try this method. Remember, you're looking for a gauge of 3 sts per inch. If you've tried the Cocoknits Sweater Method before and would like to try it out in a lighter-weight yarn (fingering or sport weight, linen, cotton, etc), this is a great opportunity to expand your skillset. (We have suggestions for you further down this page.)
You'll want to modify every sweater and top pattern from now to use Julie's method...trust us!
Heavy weight (Aran to Bulky)
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- Manos del Uruguay Cardo
- Blue Sky Fibers Techno
- The Fibre Co. Tundra
- Woolfolk LUFT
- Julie Asselin Nurtured
- WoolAddicts by Lang Glory
- Wool-free:
- Berroco Remix® Chunky
- Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton or Printed Organic Cotton
Mid-weight (sport to DK)
- Wool-free:
- Amano® Sami
- WoolAddicts by Lang Pride
- Berroco Remix Light®
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- Cashmere People Yarns Cashgora
- Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
- Cestari Ash Lawn DK
- Stolen Stitches Nua Sport
- The Fibre Co. Acadia
Lightweight (lace to fingering — held on its own, doubled, or with another yarn)
- Wool-free yarns:
- The Fibre Co. Meadow
- Sandnes Garn Tynn Line
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- Woolfolk SNO or TYND
- The Fibre Co Meadow
- Amano® Chaski
- Full Measure Farm Local Merryall Yarn
Feeling confident? Try holding any of the above with a strand of the yarns below, for additional texture, softness, and warmth...
- Cashmere/Silk blend (not fuzzy):
- Amano Mayu Lace
- Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams
- Mohair (fuzzy):
- Julie Asselin Anatolia
- Lang Yarns Lace
- Lang Kid Color
- Brushed Suri Alpaca (fuzziest):
- Fyberspates Cumulus
- Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri
*Emma designed by Julie Weisenberger. Click the links to view Emma Version A, Version B, and Version C on Ravelry.
Images courtesy of Cocoknits.