Lena Pattern by Cocoknits

cocoknits Lena functions as either a coat or a cardigan with deep pockets and a ribbed shawl collar that neatly hangs open but could be pinned closed. She is as interesting coming as going; the construction causes the back to hang slightly lower than the fronts and works its way up to a high-waisted pleat. She knits up fairly quickly in heavy worsted or aran weight yarn and is nearly seamless.

General knitting skills.

small (medium, large, 1x, 2x, 3x)

To Fit

• Bust: 32–34 (35–38, 39–42, 43–45, 46–48, 49–52)"

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 34 (38, 42, 44, 48, 52)"
• Length: 25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 29)"

Suggested Yarns

12 (13, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins Rowan Lima
(84% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon, 50g/109 yds)

10 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Malabrigo Twist
(100% baby merino wool, 150 yds/50g)

Needles

• Two dpn, working size or smaller to work pleats

For Rowan Lima

• #9 needles or size needed to obtain gauge

For Malabrigo Twist

• #8 needles or size needed to obtain gauge

17 sts and 23 rows = 4" square in St st.