Cocoon Top

Shifting fields of brioche stitch and a garter stitch variation add visual interest and knitting fun to this loose vest. This is the perfect textured knit to slip over a shirt or top in all seasons.

The photography sample combines two close shades of Atlas, for a tonal look in which the ridges and contours share star billing. We can’t wait to try it in higher-contrast colors, too.

Choose your desired amount of ease (looseness or tightness of fit on your body), then add it to your chest measurement, and choose that finished measurement as your size. Don’t forget to swatch, and block your swatch!

Materials
Atlas by Modern Daily Knitting [2 oz (57 g) skeins, each approx 145 yds (132.5 m), 100% Rambouillet wool]: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) skeins each in Natural (A) and Cork (B)
Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 24″ (60 cm), or size needed to achieve gauge
Removable stitch markers
Stitch holder

Knitted Measurements
Bust: 41 (45.5, 48.5, 53, 57) (61.5, 64.5, 69, 73)” [104 (115.5, 123, 134.5, 145) (156, 164, 175.5, 185.5) cm]
Length: 28.5 (29, 29.25, 29.75, 30.25) (30.5, 31, 31.5, 31.75)” [72.5 (73.5, 74.5, 75.5, 77) (77.5, 78.5, 80, 80.5) cm]

Gauge
15 sts and 38 rows (19 counted rows in knit columns) = 4″ (10 cm) in brioche stitch, after wet blocking