Knitting Kit - Fold Wrap by Anne Ventzel

FOLD WRAP is a feminine, tie-waist cardigan, offering an elegant silhouette. It is knitted seamlessly, from top to bottom, and requires no finishing.

The work begins at the back of the neckline, where the collar border is first shaped, then the upper back yoke. The stitches of the back neckline then naturally extend to the fronts, and the yoke is worked back and forth on the fronts and back.

Increases at the shoulders help to shape the yoke and provide an elegant drape and a flattering fit. The front and back yokes are then worked separately before being joined. Stitches are picked up along the right and left armholes, then new increases are made to shape the armholes and ensure optimal comfort under the arms.

Once the yoke is complete, the work is divided into two parts: the body and the sleeves, which are then knitted separately.

The body is worked back and forth and ends with short rows, a twisted rib border, and an Italian bind-off, offering an elegant, flexible, and stretchy finish.

The sleeves are knitted in the round, from top to bottom, with decreases towards the cuffs. They are finished in the same way as the body, with twisted rib and an Italian bind-off.

Finally, a belt with buttonholes is knitted to be attached to the cardigan. It can also be worn freely depending on the desired style. Both practical and decorative, it elegantly highlights the silhouette of the cardigan.

Sizes

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

Finished garment measurements

Chest circumference
101 (106) 112 (119) 126 (132) 139 (146) cm

Waist circumference
90 (95) 101 (107) 115 (121) 128 (135) cm

Length (back center)
56 (56) 57 (57) 58 (58) 59 (59) cm

Sleeve circumference
36 (36) 37 (38) 39 (41) 42 (43) cm

Sleeve length
44 (44) 43 (43) 42 (42) 41 (41) cm

Choosing your size

Desired positive ease varies from person to person. To help you choose the size that will suit you best, it may be helpful to measure one or more of your favorite cardigans and compare their dimensions to those indicated above.

As a general rule, a positive ease of 15 to 30 cm is recommended, depending on the desired style and drape.

For example, the heather beige version shown has 18 cm of positive ease, while the rust version has 29 cm. These two examples offer slightly different silhouettes and can serve as a reference for choosing the fit you prefer.

Needles

• 4 mm circular needle (80 or 120 cm)
• 4.5 mm circular needles (40 cm and 80 or 120 cm)
• 4 mm double-pointed needles

Gauge

18 stitches × 24 rows in stockinette stitch with 4.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm

Materials

Heather beige version

• Atlas by Sandnes Garn – color 2641
  • 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) g
  • 70% wool, 30% merino wool
  • 108 m / 50 g
• Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn – color 1012
  • 125 (125) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) g
  • 57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool
  • 212 m / 25 g

Both yarns are knitted together throughout the project.

Rust version

• Atlas by Sandnes Garn – color 2573
  • 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) g
• Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn – color 2573
  • 125 (125) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) g

Both yarns are also knitted together throughout the project.

Accessories

• 2 buttons, 18 mm in diameter.