“You can have as much earth as you want… You remind me of some one else who loved the earth and things that grow. When you see a bit of earth you want… take it, child, and make it come alive.”

~ The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett

MARY’s feminine silhouette and rose garden motif honors the beloved novel The Secret Garden. The Roosimine Estonian inlay knitting technique gives the piece the elegant feel of brocade, depicting the sweet flowers and leaves in Mistress Mary’s garden of Magic.

The Mary sash adds visual interest and adornment to everyday basics. Tie it around high-waisted pants or a skirt, or belt a dress to create some shape. The possibilities are endless!

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SIZING

1 (2) 3 (4)

Body waist circumference:
24-30 (32-38) 40-46 (48-54)” / 60-75 (80-95) 100-115 (120-135) cm

Finished length (including ties):
60 (68) 76 (84)”/ 150 (170) 190 (210) cm

Finished width at widest point:
4.75 (4.75) 4.75 (4.75)”/ 12 (12) 12 (12) cm

For more detailed measurements, see schematic in photos.

MATERIALS

Yarn:
Sturdy sport weight yarn, such as wool, cotton, linen, or blends

Sample uses Primrose Yarn Co. Roan Sport, 60% American superwash merino, 40% domestic non-superwash merino, 325 yards/ 100g, in colorways Bone (MC) and Fossil (CC); Smoke (MC) and Serendipity (CC)

Yardage:
MC: 194 (220) 245 (270) yds/ 177 (201) 224 (247) m
CC: 20 (20) 23 (23) yds / 18 (18) 21 (21) m

These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.

Needle size:
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 24-36”/ 60-90cm circular for main sash and DPNs for ties

Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge.

Tools:
Scrap yarn, crochet hook 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle for edging, stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stockinette, flat, after washing and blocking

SKILLS

Cable knitting, increases and decreases, Roosimine, double knitting, single crochet