Wicklow Wrap

About This Pattern

A simple rectangle can produce a drapey, asymmetrical wrap when worked with a clever combination of stitches in a luscious baby alpaca blend. The intricate cable patterns add dimension and texture, creating a striking contrast against a simple knit/purl body. Easy to slip on over your head, this knit will keep you toasty and warm.

Materials

YARN Blue Sky Fibers Extra Aran (55% baby alpaca, 45% fine Merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/150 g; Aran weight): #3529 Mulberry Wine, 5 (6, 7, 8) hanks.

NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 16 sts and 24 rows = about 4" (10 cm) in Textured Rib (see Stitch Guide), blocked.

FINISHED SIZE 51½ (55, 58½, 62)" (131 [139.5, 148.5, 157.5] cm) end-to-end and 20½ (22, 23½, 25)" (52 [56, 59.5, 63.5] cm) tall to fit bust sizes 30–34 (36–44, 46–54, 56–64)" (76–86.5 [91.5–112, 117–137, 142–162.5] cm). Sample is size 36–44" (91.5–112 cm), shown on a size 36" (91 cm) chest.

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Resources

• Visit farmfiberknits.com/abbreviations for terms you don’t know.

• Learn how to work cables without a cable needle from this post and video.

• Learn tips to fine-tune and troubleshoot your cables in “4 Ways to Make Your Cable Knits Pop.”

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