Knit with Marabou: bohemian cardigan and vest

Rubí Marabú is one of our most challenging new products for knitters. This daring and fun yarn allows you to create projects with a unique personality and a trendy boho style.

This is the case of the Terra Cardigan and its boho vest variant that we want to suggest in this article.

Here you will see how Rubí Marabú looks when knitted, and we will give you several tips that will soon make you want to unleash your imagination and your needles.

Main features of Rubí Marabú and why it is perfect for boho-style projects like our boho vest or the Terra Cardigan

Rubí Marabú is a new season quality with which you can unleash your most rebellious side as a knitter. With Marabú, you will see that it is very easy to achieve the boho effect you are looking for in your outfits.

Many times we want modern and different results in our handmade knitted garments, like those you will see can be achieved with the boho vest and the Terra Cardigan that we propose in this post. However, at a technical level, we encounter difficulties in creating those effects that we like so much.

Therefore, Rubí Marabú :

It is the ideal yarn for both beginners and experienced knitters.
It inherently includes color and texture changes, which enhances the fun of knitting and results in that casual and bohemian look ideal for autumn.
The Rubí Marabú strand allows for the use of different needle sizes, both for knitting and crocheting. This gives us the possibility to experiment.
It is a yarn that knits up quickly, so you will see your project grow quickly in centimeters. With Marabú, forget about feeling like projects drag on your needles.
The color palette is varied and original, and each ball combines two colors, either contrasting or playing with the same shade.

And now, let's knit! Let's go with that Terra Cardigan and its boho vest version

Materials and stitches used in the Terra Cardigan

Our Terra Cardigan is knitted with 5.5 mm knitting needles and combines garter stitch and stockinette stitch. For size M and an oversized style, we have used 24 balls of Rubí Marabú.

And now, we'll detail everything you need to know to knit yours!

This garment measures 70 cm long and 58 cm wide, with a sleeve length of 62 cm from the shoulder, and 43 cm inner length.
The 10 x 10 cm gauge swatch is 10 sts. x 12 rows, in stockinette stitch with 5.5 mm needles.
The design responds to a simple, pieced construction, giving absolute prominence to Rubí Marabú and its tousled, boho-style effect.
- On one side, the back is knitted; the two fronts that cross and overlap with 4 buttons; the two pockets, which also have buttons; and the puffed sleeves that further enhance the volume and style of Rubí Marabú.
The back and fronts are knitted in stockinette stitch, while the pockets, the strip, the sleeves, and the body hem are in knit stitch or garter stitch. This way, you have Rubí Marabú knitted with two different effects, with more or fewer condensed color strands or with more space between them, enjoying its rebellious and tousled effect in two different ways in the same garment.

This cardigan is a perfect outerwear garment to combine with a simple look so that your hand-knitted piece stands out above all else, don't you think?

Other ideas for knitting with this yarn

Shall we give you more ideas? We already hinted that Rubí Marabú is perfect for letting your imagination run wild.

Boho vest

To fully immerse yourself in this season's casual trend, we suggest knitting a boho vest.

Being a yarn with volume and colored strands, your boho vest will have movement and character if you knit it with basic stitches and without a very complex construction. For example, you can create it by knitting several rectangles and then joining them.

Are you up for it? We can't wait to see your finished boho vest!

Decoration

On the other hand, Rubí Marabú is also ideal for home projects. You can knit a blanket or a cushion cover and change the look of your living room sooner than you imagine.

The limits to getting the most out of this different, rebellious, and fun yarn are in your imagination. Follow these tips, experiment, and create your own woolly world with a yarn that will not leave you indifferent.

Tips for knitting and enjoying Rubí Marabú

To enjoy and get the most out of your projects with Rubí Marabú, it is very important that you follow these guidelines:

Knit several gauge swatches with different needles, as it allows working with different thicknesses. This way you can make the best decision if you want to obtain a tighter or looser result, and at the same time, assess how the colored strands look in each of them.
Observe the right and wrong side of your gauge swatch. Sometimes the tousled strands are more visible on one side than the other. It's such a fun yarn that you can get different effects depending on how you work with it.
Use basic stitches so that the yarn can unleash its full potential. Stockinette stitch, garter stitch, or rib stitch, as indicated for the Terra Cardigan and the boho vest, are our main suggestions. This way you will achieve a clean result where the tousled colored strands will shine more brightly than with textured stitches, for example.
Focus your creativity on the construction of your projects. That is, since this quality has a fun and overwhelming personality, you can create all kinds of projects, from a garment to accessories such as shawls, hats, scarves, warmers... Find your perfect look with Rubí Marabú!

Frequently asked questions about knitting with Marabú

Can Marabú be knitted with any technique?

Yes, you can enjoy the charms of Marabú in both knitting and crochet.

What stitches are recommended for knitting with Marabú?

Marabú looks best with simple and plain stitches rather than textured or openwork stitches.

Is it a yarn for beginners or experts?

It is an all-rounder yarn that can satisfy all types of knitters. For beginners, it offers the possibility of achieving very striking results by knowing how to knit the basics, while for experts, it can be considered a creative challenge with which to practice more complex techniques.

Is it advisable to block garments knitted with Marabú?

It will depend on the final result you are looking for. The truth is that it does not require aggressive blocking or soaking the garment completely. You can place your knitted project on a horizontal surface, secure the desired final shape with blocking pins, and spray water with a spray bottle to help the stitches settle. You can also adjust the length or width as desired.

How can I combine a boho vest in my daily outfits?

The boho vest is a very versatile garment that you can easily combine with different styles. For a casual look, you can wear your boho vest over a basic t-shirt and jeans. If you prefer a more bohemian style, combine it with a long dress and boots. If you knit it with Rubí Marabú yarn, you will achieve a casual and bohemian effect thanks to its colored strands and textures; ideal for it to stand out in any look.

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