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Maria Jacket

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Maria Jacket

by Maria Tessem

Skill level
Intermediate
Tools
6 and 7 mm circular needles, lengths 40 and 80–100 cm
Gauge
11 sts = 10 cm

Which yarn do you need for Maria Jacket? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Maria Jacket is a raglan cardigan knitted from the top down in stocking stitch. It is knitted with one strand of Drops Melody and one strand of Drops Air held together. The neckline edging and the one or two bows at the front opening are worked in i-cord.

The pattern is owned and sold by the designer. Yarnmatch only shows which yarn you need and links to the original pattern.

Buy the original pattern from the designer · ca SEK 126

Yarn for Maria Jacket

Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.

Main yarn

DROPS Melody

700 m in total

5 skeins

The pattern specifies the colour {färg}. Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Held together with

Drops Air

750 m in total

5 skeins

The pattern specifies the colour {färg}. Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 570

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Where can I buy yarn for Maria Jacket?

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DROPS

Melody

71 % alpacka, 25 % ull, 4 % polyamid

Weight

50 g

Length

140 m

You need

5 skeins

  • GlittraCheapest

    from SEK 67 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr

Drops

Air

65% alpacka, 28% polyamid, 7% ull

Weight

50 g

Length

150 m

You need

5 skeins

Buy all yarn · size M

  • 5 × DROPS Melody
  • 5 × Drops Air

Estimated total cost: SEK 570

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Alternative yarns for Maria Jacket

We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.

Want the yarn to feel different?

Instead of DROPS Melody

We can’t find any more alternatives available to buy that give the right measurements for this pattern right now.

Instead of Drops Air

Good match ✓90%

Sandnes Garn

Kos

62% alpacka, 25% ull, 13% polyamid

Works because: similar gauge (16 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 150 m

from SEK 93 / skein

Swatch required66%

Lana Gatto

Eco Cashmere

Okänd fiber

Works because: similar gauge (18 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

Warmth
In between
Softness
In between
Itchiness
In between
Weight
In between

50 g · 150 m

from SEK 340 / skein

Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.

Frequently asked questions about yarn for Maria Jacket

How much yarn do I need for Maria Jacket?
  • XS: 5 skeins DROPS Melody + 4 skeins Drops Air
  • S: 5 skeins DROPS Melody + 5 skeins Drops Air
  • M: 5 skeins DROPS Melody + 5 skeins Drops Air
  • L: 6 skeins DROPS Melody + 6 skeins Drops Air
  • XL: 6 skeins DROPS Melody + 6 skeins Drops Air
Which yarn is used in Maria Jacket?

The pattern is written for DROPS Melody (main yarn) and Drops Air (held together with). Gauge: 11 sts = 10 cm.

Can I use a different yarn for Maria Jacket?

Yes, if the gauge matches. Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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