Mariko Jacket by Ambah O'Brien | Mariko is the perfect canvas to express yourself with. Use a gorgeous gradient set, fade with your special yarn leftovers or make a solid version, you could add a pop to this with a contrasting zipper and/or cuffs and bands. The options are endless. Sized for Children through Teens (2-16) this will be perfect for keeping both boys and girls cosy and stylish in the cool months.
Mariko is knit top down, working the hood first, followed by seamless raglan shaping before separating for the sleeves. Perfect for an adventurous beginner, Mariko makes a fun first garment project.
Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked
Finished Measurements: SIZES:
- Child 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) years.
- Chest: 23.25 (25.25, 27.5, 29.75, 31.25, 33.25, 34.75, 36.25)“ 59 (64, 70, 75.5, 79.5, 84.5, 88.5, 92) cm
Materials Used: YARN: DK weight/8-ply; Sample shown in: Sunshine Yarns, Merino DK (DK weight/8-ply, 100% superwash Merino, 225 yd/205 m per 100 g) Used 5 gradient colours C1 – C5 (C1 being the lightest) of Full circle Gradient set See table in images (left) for full yardages.
Needle Size: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Pattern Includes: handy progress table
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner