 Mari Dembrow began Mari Sweaters 30 years ago, in 1977, in Eugene Oregon. The business sold hand knitted sweaters to a local clientele. Over the years, the business grew. Hand operated Italian knitting looms were purchased, and sales expanded. Eventually, sweaters were sold through a large national catalogue, which used Mari Sweaters as an emblem of their commitment to the highest quality, home based, designer products. The specialty of the business became special orders – designing patterns for individuals who did not fit into the standard sizes. Over the years, hundreds of special order patterns were filed away.
In 1986, Mari published a knitting/crochet book on pattern design: "Better Sweaters: The Step By Step Guide to Drafting Your Own Patterns".
In 2002, the pattern business was launched, offering the same design styling for handknits that made the loomed sweater business a success. The overarching philosophy of the designs has been and remains a focus on classically styled, tailored knitwear. Its hallmarks are good structure and good fit, with firmly knitted stitches (using smaller than usual needles) to ensure a longer lasting product.
The sizeable pattern collection satisfies the needs of both beginning and experienced knitters. A Mari Sweater fits and it flatters.
Due to the response to Mari's patterns, we are out of stock on several. These will be replenished shortly. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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Pattern for cardigan from Mari Sweaters. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for hooded sweater. |
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Mari pattern for pullover. |
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Cabled Cardigan pattern from Mari Sweaters. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for pullover. |
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Brand new pattern which Mari is modeling in the photo at top of Mari Sweaters page. |
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Cardigan pattern by Mari. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for jacket. |
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Pattern for coat by Mari. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for cardigan. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern of hooded pullover. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for child's hoody. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for turtleneck pullover. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for jacket. |
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Oregon sweater design by Mari Sweaters. |
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Mari pattern for kids sweater. |
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Mari pattern for cardigan. |
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Mari pattern using DK wt yarn. |
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Jacket pattern from Mari. |
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Sleeveless Jacket design by Mari Sweaters. |
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Mari Sweaters vest pattern. |
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Mari pattern for pullover sweater. |
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Mari pattern, worsted wt yarn. |
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Mari Sweaters pattern for jacket. |
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