Wrap top

This is a digital knitting pattern. Sizes: xxs (xs) s (m) l (xl) xxl Yarn usage: approx. 500 (550) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 metres Recommended needles: circular needles 4,5 mm (80-100 cm, 60cm) & double pointed needles 4,5mm Gauge: 10x10cm = 20 stitches x 28 rows Difficulty: Intermediate Size guide: The sizes xxs (xs) s (m) l (xl) xxl fits a bust circumference of approx. 78 (82) 86 (90) 94 (98) 102 cm. Yarn suggestions: Cool Wool by Lana Grossa (50 g = 160 m) Merino 150 by Lang yarns (50 g = 150 m) Woolia by gepard (50 g = 132 m) Duo by Sandness (50g = 115 m) Introduction: The wrap top is worked from the top down. First, the back piece is worked flat, with increases to shape the armholes. The stitches are then placed on hold while stitches are picked up along the cast-on edge to work the two front pieces. Each front piece begins with German short rows to shape the shoulders, followed by increases for both the neckline and the armholes. Next, the back piece and the two front pieces are joined at the underarms, and increases continue at the front to create the overlapping wrap front. Now, the front pieces are placed on top of each other and joined at the bust, allowing the rest of the body to be worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are shaped with German short rows before being finished in the round. The pattern includes descriptions and video links demonstrating all the techniques used.