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. If you've tried this method before and would like guidance (or a refresher) with a lighter-weight spring or summer yarn (fingering or sport weight linen, cotton, etc), this is a great opportunity to expand your skillset. You'll want to modify every sweater and top pattern from now on using Julie's method...trust us!
Heavy weight (Worsted to Bulky)
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- WoolAddicts by Lang Glory
- Woolfolk LUFT
- The Fibre Co. Tundra
- Blue Sky Fibers Techno
- Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky
- Wool-free:
- Berroco Remix® Chunky
- Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton or Printed Organic Cotton
Mid-weight (sport to DK)
- Wool-free:
- Juniper Moon Farm Zooey
- Berroco Remix Light®
- Amano® Sami
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light
- Cestari Ash Lawn DK
- Quince Chickadee
- Shibui Knits Echo or Nest
- Stolen Stitches Nua Sport
- The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed
- The Fibre Co. Acadia
Lightweight (lace to fingering — held on its own, doubled, or with another yarn)
- Wool-free yarns:
- Wool and animal fiber blends:
- Amano® Chaski
- Cashmere People Yarns Cashgora
- Full Measure Farm Local Merryall Yarn
- Fyberspates Faery Wings
- Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue
- Shibui Knits Cima or Pebble
- The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Moon Sisters or Foxy Lady
- The Fibre Co. Meadow
- Woolfolk SNO / TYND
Feeling confident? Try holding it with a strand of one of the yarns below, for additional texture, softness, and warmth...
- Cashmere/Silk blend (not fuzzy):
- Amano Mayu Lace
- Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams
- Mohair (fuzzy):
- Lana Grossa Silkhair Lusso
- Lang Yarns Lace
- Manos del Uruguay Cabrito
- Shibui Silk Cloud
- The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Mighty Mo
- Brushed Suri Alpaca (fuzziest):
- Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri
- The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Oh Dang!
- Fyberspates Cumulus
Images courtesy of Cocoknits. Emma design by Julie Weisenberger. Yarn: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Click to view Emma Version A, Version B, and Version C on Ravelry.