Just Right Wrap by Mari Lynn Patrick

Just Right Wrap

Knitting
February 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
see notes below
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1370 - 2180 yards (1253 - 1993 m)
32 (35½, 39½, 44, 48)" (81.5 (90, 100.5, 112, 122) cm) bust circumference, tied
English German

Pattern description from Lace Style: “Sometimes two yarns are better than one - especially when they’re two weights of the same luscious alpaca - as Mari Lynn Patrick demonstrates in this wear-everywhere wrap jacket. Mari Lynn used a DK-weight yarn for the garter stitch body and sleeves, then knitted a large-scale edging in a lighter weight yarn for the fold-over front edges and collar. The delicate lace provides an interesting contrast to the rustic garter stitch, and is echoed in a small eyelet detail on the cuffs. Garter stitch ties hold the wrap closed at the waist.”

Finished Size: 32 (35½, 39½, 44, 48)“ (81.5 (90, 100.5, 112, 122) cm) bust circumference, tied.

Yarn: DK weight (CYCA #3 Light) for body (A); sportweight (CYCA #2 Fine) for lace trim (B).

  • Plymouth Indiecita Baby Alpaca DK (100% alpaca; 125 yd (114 m)/50 g): #207 light beige (A), 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) balls.
  • Plymouth Indiecita 3 Ply Sport (100% alpaca; 185 yd (169 m).50 g): #207 light beige (B), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls.

Needles:

  • Body and sleeves - size 10 (6 mm): straight.
  • Sleeve cuffs and lace trim - size 8 (5 mm): straight.
  • Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle

Gauge:

  • 25 stitches = 6” and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter st with DK-weight yarn on larger needles.
  • Lace trim measures 5½“ (14 cm) at widest point
  • 24 rows of lace trim = 3½“ (9 cm) high with sportweight yarn on smaller needles