INTRODUCTION

Wrapid

by Margaux Hufnagel

Springtime makes me think of fun cafes, outdoor markets and activities. I wanted a quick-to-knit top that allows for the usual ebb and flow of our body shape, and a wrap was the perfect solution.

Wrapid is worked in one piece to the underarms, then divided for the armholes. Sleeves are worked separately, then sewn in for a more polished look. Stitches for the belt are picked up and worked outwards.

Wear it over a structured shirt or a minimal camisole or tank - whatever feels right to you.

model: Margaux Hufnagel

photos: Jim Hufnagel

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
shown in size S with 2 inches/5 cm of positive ease at chest
Note: see Pattern Notes for help choosing the size to knit

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference at underarm (based on twice back width):  32.5[36, 41.25, 45, 50.25, 53.75, 58.25, 62.75, 67] inches / 82.5[91.5, 105, 114.5, 127.5, 136.5, 148, 159.5, 170] cm
Length:  19.75[20.25, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5] inches / 50[51.5, 52, 53.5, 54.5, 56, 57, 58.5, 59.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Berroco Splash [70% viscose, 30% organic cotton; 131yd/120m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein]; color: Big Sur 2410; 5[6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 12, 13] skeins

Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses a DK-weight yarn made of a breathable viscose and organic cotton blend in a chainette construction. This blend of materials allows for clear stitch definition and drape. It will soften with each wash, and some stretch is natural over time. To reduce this, wash gently by hand and dry flat. Store sweater flat (not on a hanger). A plied DK-weight cotton, hemp, or linen yarn would be a good substitute, especially if it's machine washable and dryable to help return the top to its original dimensions.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 US 7/4.5mm circular needle, 32 inches/80 cm long or longer

Notions
2 stitch markers
2 removable stitch markers
2 removable stitch markers waste yarn or stitch holders

GAUGE

18 sts/27 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in pattern stitch.

Note: gauge is always measured after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Construction method:
The body of the garment is worked in one piece to the underarms, then divided for the armholes. The sleeves are worked separately, then set in. Stitches for the belt are picked up from each front edge and worked outwards.

What size to knit:
Choose a size closest to your actual chest measurement or a little smaller, especially if knitting in the yarn shown. If using a different yarn with less stretch, stick close to your actual chest measurement.

CHARTS

Pattern Stitch (multiple of 6 sts + 7)
Note: 1 st at each end of row is worked in garter st.
Row 1 [RS]: Knit.
Row 2 [WS]: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 3: K2, *k3, yo, SK2P, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 4: K1, p4, *k1, p1, k1, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 7: K2, *yo, SK2P, yo, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, SK2P, yo, k2.
Row 8: K1, (p1, k1) twice, *p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Rep Rows 1-8 for pattern.

DIRECTIONS

Body
CO 217[241, 277, 301, 337, 361, 391, 421, 451] sts (do not join).

Next row [WS]: P 72[80, 92, 100, 112, 120, 130, 140, 150] , pm, p 73[81, 93, 101, 113, 121, 131, 141, 151] , pm, purl to end.

Begin Pattern Stitch:
Row 1 [RS]: Work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch to end.

Cont in Pattern Stitch until piece measures 6 inches/15 cm from cast-on, ending after a WS row.

Shape neck:
Note: Work partial pattern repeats in St st if necessary, ensuring that stitch count is correct.

Sizes XS[S, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] Only:
Keeping in patt, BO 6 sts at beg of next 0[2, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] rows, 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. 195[207, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.

Sizes -[-, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Keeping in patt, BO 12 sts at beg of next -[-, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 8] rows, 8 sts at beg of next -[-, 0, 0, 4, 8, 6, 8, 0] rows, 6 sts at beg of next -[-, 0, 4, 2, 0, 6, 2, 0] rows, then 5 sts at beg of next -[-, 10, 6, 4, 2, 0, 0, 2] rows. -[-, 227, 247, 273, 287, 307, 321, 345] sts.

All Sizes:
Neck dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 16[15, 14, 14, 14, 14, 13, 13, 14] times more. 161[175, 197, 217, 243, 257, 279, 293, 315] sts.

Work measures approx. 12 inches / 30.5cm from cast-on.

Divide for Fronts and Back:
Dividing row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to 4[4, 8, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18] sts before m, slip last 39[42, 43, 49, 54, 55, 59, 59, 63] sts worked to holder for Right Front, BO 8[8, 16, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36] sts (removing m), work to 4[4, 8, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18] sts before m, slip last 65[73, 77, 85, 93, 97, 103, 109, 115] sts worked to holder for back, BO 8[8, 16, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36] sts (removing m), patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. Cont on these 39[42, 43, 49, 54, 55, 59, 59, 63] sts only for Left Front.

Left Front
Work 1 WS row even in patt.

Shape left front armhole:
Sizes -[-, -, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Neck and armhole BO row [RS]: BO -[-, -, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11] sts, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. -[-, -, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12] sts decreased: -[-, -, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11] st(s) at armhole and 1 st at neck. -[-, -, 46, 50, 49, 51, 49, 51] sts.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.

All Sizes:
Neck and armhole dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased: 1 st at armhole and 1 st at neck.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 1[3, 3, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6] more time(s). 35[34, 35, 34, 36, 35, 37, 35, 37] sts.

Neck dec row [RS]: Patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 1 st decreased.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 19[16, 16, 14, 15, 14, 15, 13, 12] times more. 15[17, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 24] sts remain.

Work even until armhole measures 6.75[7.25, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5] inches/ 17[18.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm, ending after a WS row.

Shape left front shoulder:
Cont in patt, BO 5[7, 6, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7, 8] sts at beg of next RS row, then 5[5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8] sts at beg of next 2 RS rows.

Back
Slip 65[73, 77, 85, 93, 97, 103, 109, 115] sts of Back onto circ. Join yarn with WS facing and work 1 WS row even in patt.

Shape Back armholes:
Sizes -[-, -, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Working in patt, BO -[-, -, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11] sts at beg of next 2 rows. -[-, -, 81, 87, 87, 89, 91, 93] sts.

All Sizes:
Dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 1[3, 3, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6] more time(s). 61[65, 69, 69, 73, 73, 75, 77, 79] sts.

Work even in patt as established until armholes measures 6.75[7.25, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5] inches/ 17[18.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm, ending after a WS row.

Shape Back shoulders:
Cont in patt, BO 5[5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7, 8] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 4[5, 6, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7] sts at beg of next 4 rows. BO remaining 35 sts for back neck.

Right Front
Slip 39[42, 43, 49, 54, 55, 59, 59, 63] sts of Right Front onto circ. Join yarn with WS facing.

Shape right front armhole:
Sizes -[-, -, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Armhole dec row [WS]: BO -[-, -, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11] sts, patt to end. -[-, -, 47, 51, 50, 52, 50, 52] sts.
Neck and armhole dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased: 1 st at armhole and 1 st at neck. -[-, -, 45, 49, 48, 50, 48, 50] sts.

All Sizes:
Work 1 WS row even in patt.

Neck and armhole dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased: 1 st at armhole and 1 st at neck.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.

Rep last 2 rows 1[3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] more time(s). 35[34, 35, 35, 37, 36, 38, 36, 38] sts.

Neck dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to end. 1 st decreased.
Even row [WS]: Work even in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 19[16, 16, 15, 16, 15, 16, 14, 13] times more. 15[17, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 24] sts remain.

Work even if necessary until armhole measures 6.75[7.25, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5] inches/ 17[18.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm, ending after a RS row.

Shape right front shoulder:
Cont in patt, BO 5[7, 6, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7, 8] sts at beg of next WS row, then 5[5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8] sts at beg of next 2 WS rows.

SLEEVES
Cast on 49[55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 97, 103] sts. Do not join.

Row 1 [RS]: Work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch to end.

Continue to work even in Pattern Stitch for 2 inches/5 cm, ending after a WS row.

Shape cap:
BO 4[4, 8, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18] sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. 41[47, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 65, 67] sts.

Dec row [RS]: K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, SSK, k1. 2 sts decreased.

Cont in patt, rep Dec row every foll RS row 14[16, 12, 15, 17, 16, 16, 19, 20] more times, then every 4 rows 0[0, 2, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0] time(s). 11[13, 15, 17, 17, 19, 21, 25, 25] sts.

BO rem sts.

FINISHING

Sleeve Edging
With RS facing, begin at sleeve seam, pick up and knit approximately 1 st for each st around sleeve cast-on. Turn and BO.

Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Lower Edging
With RS facing, beg at lower left front edge, pick up and knit approx. 1 st for each CO st along entire lower edge. Turn and BO purlwise.

Upper Edging
With RS facing, beg at lower right front edge, pick up and knit approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows along right front, right front neck edge, back neck edge, left front neck edge, and left front edge. Turn and BO.

Right Belt
Place removable marker 2 inches/5 cm below start of neck shaping on each front edge. With RS facing, beg at marker, pick up and knit 9 sts along right front edge to beg of neck shaping.
Row 1 [WS]: K1, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to last stitch.
Row 2 [RS]: *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to last stitch.
Rep these 2 rows until belt measures 13 inches/33 cm, end after a WS row.
BO.

Left Belt
With RS facing, beg at start of neck shaping, pick up and knit 9 sts along left front edge to marker. Work as for Right Belt until belt measures 29[31, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47] inches/ 73.5[78.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 114.5, 119.5] cm, ending after a WS row.
BO.

Note: To tie the belts, thread the Right Belt through one of the holes made by the yarnovers at the side edge, wrap the Left Belt around the back and tie them together at the right side.

A – Back chest width at underarm:  16.25[18, 20.75, 22.5, 25, 27, 29, 31.25, 33.5] inches / 41.5[45.5, 52.5, 57, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 79.5, 85] cm
B – Body length: 12 inches / 30.5 cm
C – Armhole length: 6.75[7.25, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5] inches / 17[18.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm
D – Shoulder depth: 1 inch / 2.5 cm
E – Cross back width: 13.5[14.5, 15.25, 15.25, 16.25, 16.25, 16.75, 17, 17.5] inches / 34.5[37, 38.5, 38.5, 41.5, 41.5, 42.5, 43, 44.5] cm
F – Shoulder width:  3.25[3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.5, 4.5, 4.75, 4.75, 5.25] inches / 8.5[9.5, 10, 11, 11.5, 11.5, 12, 12, 13.5] cm
G – Back neck width: 7.75 inches / 19.5 cm
H – Upper arm width:  11[12.25, 13.5, 15, 16.25, 17.5, 19, 21.5, 23] inches / 28[31, 34.5, 38, 41.5, 44.5, 48.5, 54.5, 58.5] cm
I – Sleeve length: 2 inches / 5 cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Margaux Hufnagel is the Creative and Marketing Director for Berroco Inc. She loves yarn in all shapes and sizes and loves to make garments that can be worn over and over again. She lives in MA with her husband and two boys.

Pattern & images © 2023 Margaux Hufnagel