Mariposa Magic by MaDonna Marie

Mariposa Magic

Knitting
February 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Mariposa Magic
US 8 - 5.0 mm
145 yards (133 m)
8” length x 20” circumference (20cm x 51cm)- blocked
English
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Watching the fluttering delight of butterflies and moths in my backyard is the inspiration behind Mariposa Magic

Pattern Details

  • knit in the round; bottom up
  • easy fair isle, using only 2 colors
  • written and chart instructions are provided

Measurement

8’ length x 20” circumference (20cm x 51cm)- blocked

Yarn - (2 options)

  • 2- MJ Yarns Kuan Ya (180yds/150m)- one of each color Colors: MC= Azurite CC= Pearl OR
  • 2- Malabrigo Worsted (210yds/192m- one of each color Colors: MC- Natural (063) CC- Sweet Grape (063)
  • Total combined yardage used: 140yds/128m

Needles and Gauge

  • needles: 5mm (US8) 16’ circular
  • gauge: 18sts x 22 rows = 4’ (10cm)

Skills Needed:

  • knit, purl, cast on/cast off
  • knowledge with working in-the-round is helpful but this is a great first time project for skill building

Techniques used ( but not required)

  • cable cast-on
  • 2 stitch i-cord bind off
  • directions for both techniques are included in pattern

Notions

  • 1 stich marker, needle to weave in ends