“Cocoon Chokki” by Noriko Ichikawa is a top-down, relaxed-fit vest.

‘Chokki’ is a nostalgic Japanese word for ‘vest.’

Enjoy the loose-fitting wide mock neck and the silhouette that comfortably and gently wraps your shoulders and body like a cocoon.

Size
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9
Bust circumference: 99, 105.5, 110 (116.5, 123.5, 128) 136.5, 148, 153 cm / 39, 41½, 43¼ (45¾, 48½, 50½) 53¾, 58¼, 60½”

More measurements available on Ravelry. Please select the size that gives you the desired ease based on the finished measurements. The model is 162cm / 5’4” tall and wearing size 2, with approximately 17.5 cm / 7” ease in the bust and 27 cm / 10¾” ease in the armhole circumference in relation to the upper arm.

Gauge
18 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking.

Yarn

We think our Cheviot Marsh DK will be a lovely match for this pattern.

sizes 1,2,3 (4,5,6) – select size Medium – 4 skeins

sizes 7,8,9 – select size Large – 5 skeins

Needles
5.0 mm & 4.0 mm circular needles. 80 cm for sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 OR 100 cm  for sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
5.0 mm & 4.0 mm needles in your preferred style for working small circumferences in the round for neck (short circular, double-pointed needles or magic loop).

Techniques used in this pattern.
Backward Loop cast-on, Cable Cast-on, German short rows, K2tog, k2tog tbl, Kfb, K tbl, M1L, M1R, Pfb, s2kp, sl1 wyif, ssk.

pattern not included. Available on Ravelry here

photographs ©Noriko Ichikawa