Zola Jacket by Ambah O'Brien
Zola Jacket by Ambah O'Brien
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Knit up with DK weight yarn, Zola Jacket is the perfect trans-seasonal wardrobe addition. Take your summer frocks into Autumn or ward off the spring chill with this cosy garment. Top-down raglan shaping and open front styling make this a simple knit — perfect for a first garment project. Have fun with colour by mixing up your favourite indie-dyed yarns or use solids for a classic cardigan you’ll keep reaching for. Prefer a longer body or shorter sleeves? This pattern is simple to customise and make it your own.
Pattern includes:
-Handy progress table to keep track of your project.
-Full schematic and dimensions
-Both Charted and Written instructions for the mosaic section.
Suited to Adventurous Beginners - Intermediate knitters, techniques use include: Picking up stitches, i-cord bind off, mosaic knitting.
SIZES
To fit 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 {52, 54, 56, 58, 60}”/75 (80, 85, 90, 95, 100) 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 {130, 135, 140, 145, 150} cm bust
See schematic (left) and in pattern.
Zola is a close-fitting garment, designed to be worn with negative ease and the fronts open.
YARN
DK weight/8-ply
MC: 616 (682, 715, 748, 781, 814) 835, 890, 945, 989, 1088 {1143, 1198, 1253, 1308, 1407} yd/564 (624, 654, 684, 715, 745) 764, 814, 865, 905, 995{1046, 1096, 1146, 1197, 1287} m
CC: 165 (183, 192, 201, 209, 218) 224, 239, 255, 267, 294 {310, 325, 340, 356, 383} yd/ 151 (168, 176, 184, 192, 200) 205, 219, 234, 245, 269 {284, 298, 311, 326, 351} m
Sample shown in:
Skein Yarn, Merino DK Extra-Fine (DK/8-ply, 100% Extra-fine Superwash Merino, 270 yd/250 m per 100g), MC: Speckled Mint, CC: Graphite
NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm, or size required to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holder
GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked
23 sts and 52 rows = 4”/10 cm in mosaic stitch, blocked
Suitable yarns include:
Along avec Anna merino is traceable to the farm, certified non-mulesed, and reach compliant, meaning that no harmful chemicals have been used.
100% superwash merino
Ball : 50g
Meterage : 108m
Gauge : 22 sts for 10 cm in 4mm needles
Washable on wool program
The raw materials for Along Avec Anna yarns come from South Africa. The spinning mill is RMS / RWS and oeko-tex certified, which ensures the wool is produced with respect for animals, humans and the environment.
Yarn composition: 100% Superwash Merino
Yarn type: Sport / DK - Plied
Skein weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Meterage: 335 yards (306 meters)
Care: Machine washable - gentle cycle in cold water. Do not tumble dry.
A soft and sturdy plied sport-weight / light DK, perfect for those everyday lightweight (but warm) garments, and the superwash wool means it’s easy to take care of.
Great for shawls, scarves, accessories, lace, textured stitches, cables, lightweight garments, baby and children’s items.
The Merry Merino 140 from Kremke is the GOTS-certified successor to the popular baby wool Bebe Soft Wash. The colour range will gradually increase as supplies of Bebe Softwash become depleted. The 2 yarns knit to the same specification and can be used together in the same garment.
Material: 100% wool
Yardage: 140m/50g
Needle: 3-4 mm
Gauge: 20 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Gentle machine wash
GOTS certified by Control Union CU 890756.
As a medium to thin merino wool, The Merry Merino 140 GOTS is perfect for baby clothing and adult clothing of all kinds. Thanks to the environmentally friendly enzyme treatment, it can be machine washed on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees. This makes them totally easy to care for and practical for every occasion.
The raw wool comes from Argentina and is mulesing-free. The yarn is spun in Italy.