Irena Wrap

Irena is a stylish and versatile wrap with a surprisingly simple shape. Meandering cables and lace create an alluring all-over texture with an oriental feel.

The wrap is knitted sideways and comes with both charted and written instructions. The fabric is finished with a border of single crochet which incorporates 2 button loops.

Gauge:

11 ¾ sts and 15 ¼ rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

12 sts and 15 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern after blocking.

Since the wrap is worked sideways, your row gauge will determine the width and therefore the fit of the wrap.

Yarn: 440 (490, 530, 650, 700, 740, 790, 830) yd of Malabrigo Yarn Chunky (100% merino) – 104 yd (95 m) per 3.53 oz (100g) in Polar Morn. Substitute with any bulky weight yarn (CYCA#5) with good stitch definition.

Skills needed: Casting on and binding off; knitting and purling; working basic lace; working basic cables; crocheting edges.

Notions:

• US size 13 (9 mm) knitting needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)

• cable needle (optional)

• crochet hook size L/11 (8 mm)

• 2 buttons ∅ 1” (25 mm)