The Wrapigan





A wrap? A cardigan? Just wrap up again!
in Stitch Poet's Wrapigan!

Peruvian Tweed (distributed by Joseph Galler)
100% Peruvian Alpaca
3 skeins (~1800 yards) 
US #7 (24", 16" and 12" or set of dpns)
gauge: 20 sts / 28 rows = 4x4" swatch


The Peruvian Tweed has proven to be the best yarn selection for this garment. If you must substitute yarns, keep in mind that it is meant to be drapey and not a chunky densely knit garment.  The Peruvian Tweed is available at many of the yarn shops that carry Stitch Poet and we've found nothing that works better.  Each skein is 600 yards, which is a delightful when knitting a large project like this!
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14 comments:

  1. CharlottaMay 30, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the whole idea of a 'Wrapigan'!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comments. It is so nice to have you there and I hope you come back.

    I can see you run a few blogs and I am off to explore the other ones now.

    Hope to see you soon again.

    x Charlotta

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  2. georgia ~ gi giJuly 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    you are so talented! It is just beautiful, and it looks great on you!

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  3. ChampagneMakerJuly 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Sweet comments! And oh how I wish that was me in those pics...she's my daughter...I'm on the other side of that camera :/

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  4. KimberlyJune 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    you are truly gifted...and I just love this Wrapigan! is there any way I can purchase this pattern? See, I live in CO :-) and don't make ot back east very often...
    many blessings,
    Kimi <><

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  5. ChampagneMakerJune 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Thank you Kimberly! Knit Picky Yarns just reordered this pattern, so I know they have some, but it is not showing up on the Stitch Poet pattern page on their website. Just email them and I know they will take care of you!! They also have the yarn for this project! The Peruvian Tweed can NOT be matched and it is 600 yards per skein!! If you "spit splice" there will be NO ENDS! Here's their email: knitpicky@bellsouth.net

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  6. WandaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love the Wrapigan! What would your advice be if one wanted to make this for a larger plus size woman? Is it possible?

    Thanks so much,
    Wanda

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  7. ChampagneMakerAugust 6, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Wanda, I've been asked that before. I would increase the length of the wrap portions at the beginning and the end and increase the number of repeated short row sections around the shoulder between the sleeves. the beauty of it is that you can try it on before you bind off for your second sleeve. The sleeves are pretty full, so there shouldn't be a need to increase there. The actual sample is currently at Knit Picky in Winston Salem if you'd like to call for more measurements, but keep in mind that the sample has made its rounds and has "grown" over the years of travel. If you are using the Peruvian Tweed, buy 4 skeins instead of the dictated 3. It is still a bargain in that particular yarn. You get so much for the $ and at 600 yards per skein, you don't have to weave in lots of ends...If you "spit splice," which this weight in alpaca does perfectly, you won't weave at all except at beginning and end of your sleeves! Let me know if this helps at all!! Happy Stitchin'

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  8. CeebeeApril 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Hi there, I stumbled across your in tumblr then wandered over this way as I love knitting [I'm not that good at it yet - scarves keep me busy]. I just LOVE this wrap/cardi thingy! Given I'm in Australia - is there any way I can get a hold of the pattern? My mum might be able to help me knit this as I've been looking for something a bit challenging. It is GORGEOUS!!

    Cheers
    Claudine

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  9. ChampagneMakerApril 16, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Hi Claudine, Of course, send me an email: champagnemaker at gmail dot com and I'll get you hooked up :D

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Hi there,
    I was just wondering which color of peruvian tweed you used? It's beautiful! I've been trying to get this pattern, but I live in western Canada and the place I called said that they would call me when they had some more patterns in stock, but I didn't receive a call unfortunately. I guess that's one downside of not using PDF patterns. You have lovely items!

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    1. ChampagneMakerSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

      Dear Anon, I used color #113, it's my favorite! Also, if you'll send me an email, we'll get you all set with a pattern!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 31, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Hi I have just come across your blog and love this Wrapigan. I live in Scotland and was wondering if I would be able to get hold of your pattern. I would love to try this as my next project.

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    1. ChampagneMakerAugust 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      If you will email me, We'll figure out how to get you a copy ASAP! :D

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  12. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    I've just found this pattern and absolutely live it. Is it still available? I live in Scotland.

    Fiona

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