The Hortensia Wrap is a seamless wrap cardigan which is knit top-down. The front band is knit at the same time as the rest of the garment so absolutely no seaming is required. It is a classic fit, designed to be worn with approximately 0”/ 0cm of ease at the bust. The wrap is inspired by ballet cardigans and gets its name from Hortensia Road in London where the English National Ballet School is located (plus hortensia is another name for hydrangeas which are one of my favourite flowers!) A versatile piece that looks equally good with leggings for a barre or yoga class or worn with dresses or ripped mom jeans. The Hortensia Wrap would be a great first cardigan or first set in sleeve design due to its simple stocking stitch texture.

XXS (XS, S) M (L, XL) 2X (3X, 4X)

FINISHED CLOSED WRAP BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:
30 (34, 38) 42 (46, 50) 54 (58, 62) inches
75 (85, 95) 105 (115, 125) 135 (145, 155) cm

The wrap is designed to have zero ease.

Yarn Option A- Fingering weight & lace weight (held together)
Yarn Option B- DK weight (held alone)
Please note you will need these amounts in both the Fingering weight and the lace weight for option A.

Yardage / Meterage:
930 (1049, 1185) 1356 (1480, 1697) 1870 (2088, 2297) yards
850 (959, 1084) 1240 (1354, 1552) 1710 (1910, 2101) metres

Needles:

3.25mm/ US 3 - wooden DPNs for Front Band
3.25mm/ US 3 - 24”/ 60cm long circular needle for ribbing
3.25mm/ US 3 - DPNs for sleeve cuff ribbing
4mm / US 6 - 32”/ 80 cm long circular for main fabric body
4mm/ US 6 - 12”/ 30cm long circular for main fabric sleeves

21 stitches and 28 rows= 4”/ 10 cm square.
Gauge is worked in stocking stitch on larger needles (4mm/ US 6 recommended).
Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge if necessary.