{"product_id":"dagmar-jacket-child-junior","title":"Dagmar Jacket (Child\/ Junior)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eThe Dagmar Jacket Junior is one of those beautiful, detailed knits that looks far more complicated than it actually is once you get going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eIt’s worked \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"272\"\u003etop down\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with the back yoke. From there, stitches are picked up to form the shoulders, then everything is joined together to create the body. The jacket is worked flat, with the sleeves picked up and knit down from the armholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe real feature in this piece is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"574\"\u003ecable and texture patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it that classic, slightly heritage feel without being heavy or bulky. It’s the kind of jacket that looks special, but is still completely wearable for everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eAt the end, the front plackets and neckline are picked up and finished neatly, so you’re not dealing with lots of separate finishing pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i044o2\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e Yarn notes (this one matters)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eThis pattern is designed for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eDK \/ 8 ply weight yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e with good structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eIf you want it to look like the original:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1he109b\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003ego for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003enon-superwash wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5pox7o\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003esomething with a bit of grip and body so the texture and cables really stand out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eIf you swap to superwash:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w5ad79\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eit will be softer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9qtgz3\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003ebut you’ll lose some of that crisp stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eNZ and Australian wools are perfect for this kind of project, they hold texture beautifully and wear really well for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qw0ho4\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e Sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eThe Dagmar Jacket Junior is designed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eapprox. 25 cm of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it that relaxed, slightly oversized look that works well over layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eSizes available:\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–12) 12–14 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eTo choose your size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mjxn8g\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003emeasure the child’s chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5tp1fm\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003ethen select the size that gives you the fit you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eExample:\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eIf the child measures 56 cm around the chest, a size 3–4 years will give that intended relaxed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eBecause it’s knit top down, you can also adjust the length as you go, which is especially helpful for growing kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lnxegy\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e Finished measurements (at underarm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e74 (78) 81 (85) 88 (92) 95 (98) 101 (105) 108 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vfz7d1\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e⭐ Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eIntermediate (★★★☆☆)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eYou’ll want to be comfortable with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8tb7p\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eworking top down garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nb3bq3\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003epicking up stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5jw3pl\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003efollowing a texture\/cable pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"102gfit\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eTake the time to knit and wash a proper swatch in the texture pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eTexture stitches behave differently to plain stockinette, and getting your gauge right here makes a big 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