Mountaintop Wrap by Leslie Johnson

Mountaintop Wrap

Crochet
October 2011
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
8.0 mm (L)
1048 yards (958 m)
38 (44, 48)", see notes
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $2.75.

Interweave SKU: EP6088

Shells and clusters mirror each other in this Catherine wheel stitch wrap worked in colors that echo the landscape meeting the sky. Shoulders are shaped with single crochet for a nice hug. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 38 (44, 48)“ bust circumference, pinned closed at shoulder. 40 (46, 50)” circumference at bottom edge. Garment shown measures 38”, modeled with 4” ease.

Yarn: Austermann Murano (51% virgin wool, 49% acrylic; 262 yd [240 m]/3 1/2 oz [150 g]: #019 grey green; 4 skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Yarn Weight: #5 - Bulky

Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 10 sts and 5 rows = 4” in patt.

Notions: Yarn needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2011

Notes: Asymmetrical front opening with a triangle lapel.

Shoulder shaping is achieved by working half rows of sc in 3 places on each shoulder. Find sides by finding center of 3 places on each shoulder.

Piece is worked vertically from front opening around back to other side of front opening in one piece with lapel joined on.

NOTE: Yardage listed per skein online & in the pattern is incorrect. The meters per skein listed are the correct amount. You will need 4 skeins, 262 yds./240 m per skein.