Mara by Lisa Richardson

Mara

Knitting
July 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in design pattern using larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2101 - 3056 yards (1921 - 2794 m)
Ladies: S, M, L, XL, XXL
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From the Knit Rowan website
This unique womens garment is knitted using a favourite Rowan yarn - Felted Tweed DK. Designed by Lisa Richardson this gorgeous long jacket uses a simple fairisle pattern to stunning effect. With pops of contrast colour worked over the garment as you choose this piece can be tailored to your style, with a variety of colours available to choose in the Felted Tweed range.

Finished chest width dimensions:
64: 69: 75: 81.5: 88.5 cm
25: 27: 29½: 32: 35 inches

Yarn Information:
Photographed with Rowan Felted Tweed DK
A - Seafarer 170
5, 6, 6, 7, 8 skeins
955, 1146, 1146, 1337, 1528 yards

B - Clay 177
5, 5, 6, 6, 7 skeins
955, 955, 1146, 1146, 1337 yards

C - Ginger 154
1, 1, 1, 1, 1 skeins
191, 191, 191, 191, 191 yards

Note: The amount required of yarn C may vary depending on how many contrast diamonds are worked. Yarn quantities given here relate to garment in photograph.

Extras:
1 x 22mm button

Gauge notes:

  • 23 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm measured over patterned st st, using 4mm (US 6) needles.
  • 24 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over rib, using 4mm (US 6) needles.