DICKON & MARY is a pattern set honoring the beloved novel The Secret Garden.

DICKON, the dickie, is a nod to late 19th century working class wear, yet embellished with an ornate rose garden motif using Roosimine Estonian inlay knitting. MARY, the sash, is the compliment to the dickie and can also serve as the gauge swatch for Dickon.

Both pieces evoke a classic, polished look and can add visual interest and adornment to everyday basics. A dickie adds warmth and depth to an outfit without the bulk; throw it on over a fitted tee or a flowy tunic! Tie the sash around high-waisted pants or a skirt, or belt a dress to create some shape.

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SIZING

DICKON
1 (2) 3

Finished neck circumference:
23.5 (24.5) 26”/ 59 (61.5) 65 cm

Finished shoulder width:
15 (16.25) 17.5”/ 37.5 (40.5) 44 cm

MARY
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 schematics 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:
DICKON
MC: 505 (549) 628 yds/ 462 (502) 574 m
CC: 43 (43) 43 yds/ 40 (40) 40 m

These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written for the cowl neck version. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make. If making the mock neck version, you will use approx 120 yds/ 110 m less MC.

MARY
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:
DICKON
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 20-24”/ 50-60cm circular for neck, 24-29”/ 60-72 cm circular for shoulders and panels
US 4/3.5mm, or one size smaller than gauge needle, straight needles for Italian cast-on

MARY
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/spare cables, 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

Note: MARY can serve as your gauge swatch!

SKILLS

Italian cast-on, cable knitting, increases and decreases, Roosimine, single crochet