Mosaico Sweater Knitting Kit by Marcos Filho

1| DESCRIPTION

Mosaic knitting sets the tone for the Mosaic Blouse, a two-color geometric raglan where slipped stitches form the pattern, made with #26 cotton yarn. The kit was created by artisan Marcos Filho, a self-taught knitter for over twenty years, always seeking timeless pieces.

Difficulty Level: Advanced The kit includes a written pattern and a video tutorial that guide you step-by-step.

Stitch Skills: cast on, 1x1 rib, knit stitch, mosaic knitting (two colors with slipped stitches), raglan increases, and decreases (ssk).

#26 Yarn Details

• Weight: Weight 2: Fine, 378 tex
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Weight and Yardage: 150 g and 396 m per skein
• Knitting Needles: 3.0 mm to 4.0 mm

Knitting Experience: Yarn #26 is versatile and medium-weight, with a unique construction that produces more open or tighter fabrics, for both knitting and crochet.

Yarn Story: With a looser twist, it is 100% certified long-staple cotton, and vegan: the fibers and softening agents come from plant and mineral-based substrates.

Learn Basic Knitting Stitches Learn the mosaic knitting technique in this video

2| SUSTAINABILITY

• OEKO-TEX: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified, which attests to textiles tested and free from harmful substances.
• VEGAN: no stage uses animal-derived components. Fibers and softening are made with plant-based and mineral-based substrates.
• BCI COTTON: Cotton certified by the Better Cotton Initiative, which encourages good farming practices, fair labor relations, and traceability. It comes from the Caimbé, Mourão, Mutum, and Cidade Verde farms.
• SOU DE ALGODÃO (I AM COTTON): the brand is part of the Sou de Algodão movement, which brings together the entire Brazilian cotton chain for more responsible consumption.
• EURECICLO: environmental compensation equivalent to the mass of packaging placed on the market, encouraging recycling in the country.
• ZERO PLASTIC: plastic-free packaging.

3| ITEMS INCLUDED

• 4 skeins of #26 vegan cotton yarn
• 1 circular knitting needle 4.5 mm-80 cm (optional)
• 1 tapestry needle (optional)
• 9 locking stitch markers
• 1 Made by Me tag to apply to the piece
• 1 insert with written pattern
• QR code with access to video lesson via the Made by You app

You will also need

• Scissors
• Measuring tape