Wrap yourself in effortless comfort with the Lullaby Wrap, a free sweater knitting pattern. This hip-length, A-line, raglan sweater is designed for versatility and style, featuring a ribbed neckband, front panels, and hem. It is knit in the round and steeked.
Knit in a dreamy lavender tweed yarn from Hedgehog Fibres, it’s the perfect layer to throw on over your favorite outfit, whether you’re heading out or staying cozy at home. With its easy open-front design and relaxed it, the Lullaby Wrap will quickly become a go-to staple in your wardrobe.
Skills
knit
purl
knitting in the round
yarn over
reverse yarn over
bind off
crochet reinforcement
pick up stitches
steek
Sizing
34, 38, 42 (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 86, 97, 107 (117, 127, 137) (147, 157, 168) cm
Choose a size with 4-6” / 10-15 cm positive ease. The ease recommendation is to account for the front panels, which are 2.5” each.
Gauge
19 stitches and 26 rows over 4” / 10cm in stockinette on larger needles in the round, blocked
Materials
Recommended Yarn
4, 5, 5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9) skeins Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy DK in ‘Lullaby’ (50% Falkland merino, 33.5% recycled wool, 12.5% thread waste, 250 yards per 3.5oz/100g skein)
Or approximately 892, 1008, 1106 (1233, 1381, 1582) (1731, 1914, 2037) yards / 816, 922, 1011 (1128, 1263, 1446) (1583, 1750, 1862) meters DK weight yarn.
All yarn requirements include a 10% buffer to allow for swatching and gauge differences.
Recommended Needles
US 6 (4mm) and US 8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge in the length(s) and configuration(s) you prefer for knitting sweaters in the round
Notions
- scissors
- 4 stitch markers + 1 unique stitch marker for the beginning of round
- stitch holders for sleeve stitches
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- tapestry needle
Abbreviations
k knit
k2tog knit 2 together
p purl
pm place marker
sm slip marker
rib k1, p1 ribbing
ssk slip slip knit
Written Instructions
Collar
Cast on 100 stitches.
Set Up Round:
- Left Front: (k1, p1) for 16 st, k1, pm;
- Left Arm: (k1, p1) for 12 st, k1, pm;
- Back: (k1, p1) for 38 st, k1, pm;
- Right Arm: (k1, p1) for 12 st, k1, pm;
- Right Front: (k1, p1) for 16 st, k2
You should have 17 stitches for the left front, 18 stitches for the right front, 13 stitches for each sleeve, and 39 for the back. The extra stitch on the right front will be the center of the steek.
Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist the cast on stitches. Place a unique stitch marker to indicate the beginning of round.
Work in the established ribbing pattern for 2.5”/6.5cm, remembering to work a knit stitch on each side of the stitch markers.
Yoke
Yoke Section 1
Round 1: (k to 1 st before marker, reverse YO, k1, slip marker, k1, YO) repeat 3 more times, k to end of round
Round 2: (k to 2 st before marker, k through front loop, k1, sm, k1, k through back loop) repeat 3 more times, k to end of round
Repeat rows 1 and 2 a total of 16, 17, 17 (19, 23, 28) (31, 34, 36) times or 32, 34, 34 (38, 46, 56) (62, 68, 72) rounds.
228, 236, 236 (252, 284, 324) (348, 372, 388) stitches
Yoke Section 2
Rounds: k around until length from bottom of collar is 8, 8.5, 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 12)” / 20, 22, 23 (24, 25, 27) (28, 29, 30) cm
Divide for Sleeves
Round 1: k to marker, remove marker, transfer 44, 46, 47 (51, 58, 68) (75, 81, 84) sleeve stitches to holder, remove marker, cast on 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) stitches, place marker, cast on 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) stitches, knit to marker, remove marker, transfer 44, 46, 47 (51, 58, 68) (75, 81, 84) sleeve stitches to holder, remove marker, cast on 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) stitches, place marker, cast on 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) stitches, knit to end of round
160, 168, 170 (182, 200, 224) (238, 254, 264) stitches
Body
Work in stockinette stitch for 10, 8, 9 (8, 9, 8) (8, 7, 8) rounds.
Increase Round: (k to 1 st before marker, m1r, k1, slip marker, k1, m1l) repeat 1 more time, k to end of round
Repeat increase round every 10, 8, 9 (8, 9, 8) (8, 7, 8) rounds, for a total of 8, 9, 8 (9, 8, 9) (8, 9, 8) increase rounds.
176, 186, 186 (200, 216, 242) (254, 272, 280) stitches
Work even until the body measures 12.75, 12.75, 12.5 (12.25, 12, 11.75) (11.25, 11.25, 10.75)” / 32, 32, 32 (31, 30, 30) (29, 29, 27) cm from the underarm according to your row gauge.
Hem
Change to smaller needles.
Round 1: (k1, p1) to first marker, remove marker, continue the (k1, p1) stitch pattern as established to marker, remove marker, continue the (k1, p1) stitch pattern as established to the last 2 stitches, k2
Round 2: (k1, p1) as established to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Repeat Round 2 for 2.5” / 6 cm.
Bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Repeat the sleeve instructions for both the left and right sleeves.
Beginning at the middle of the underarm, pick up and knit 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) sts. Place sleeve sts back onto larger needles and knit across. Pick up and knit remaining 5, 6, 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11) underarm sts. Place marker for beginning of round, and join to work in the round.
55, 59, 61 (67, 75, 87) (95, 103, 107) stitches
Work as established for 8, 7, 7 (7, 5, 5) (3, 3, 3) rounds.
Decrease Round: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1
Repeat decrease round every 8, 7, 7 (7, 5, 5) (3, 3, 3) rounds for a total of 11, 12, 12 (14, 17, 21) (24, 27, 28) decrease rounds.
33, 35, 37 (39, 41, 45) (47, 49, 51) stitches.
Work even until sleeve measures 12.5, 13, 13 (13.5, 13.5, 14) (14, 14.5, 14.5)” / 32, 33, 33 (34, 34, 36) (36, 37, 37) cm from underarm.
Cuff
Change to smaller needles.
Round 1: (k1, p1) to last 2 stitches, k2tog
Round 2: (k1, p1) as established
Repeat Round 2 for 2.5” / 6 cm.
Bind off in pattern.
Crochet Reinforcement
There is a column of 3 stockinette stitches running along the center of the front of the sweater. There will be 1.5 stitches on each side of the steek.
Use the linked crochet reinforcement instructions from Tin Can Knits to reinforce half of stitch 1 with half of stitch 2 and half of stitch 2 with half of stitch 3.
DO NOT cut the steek yet. You need to pick up stitches for the front panels before the yarn is cut to prevent compromising the reinforcement.
Front Panels
Use smaller needles for both panels.
Right Band
With the right side of the sweater facing you, starting at the bottom edge and working toward the collar, pick up and knit 4 out of every 5 stitches on the right side of the crochet reinforcement.
Row 1: (k1, p1) across
Work 2.5” / 6 cm of (k1, p1) ribbing as established.
Bind off in pattern.
Left Band
With the right side of the sweater facing you, starting at the collar and working down the body of the sweater, pick up and knit 4 out of every 5 stitches on the left side of the crochet reinforcement.
Row 1: (k1, p1) across
Work 2.5” / 6 cm of (k1, p1) ribbing as established.
Bind off in pattern.
Steek!
Now that you’ve completed the crochet reinforcements and front panels, it’s time to cut down the middle of stitch 2 in the diagram above. Use the linked instructions from Tin Can Knits.
Finishing
Weave in the remaining ends and block.
Happy Knitting!
Pattern Information
Designer: Katy Hoyng | knitrition.com | Email: katy@knitrition.com
Errata
December 18, 2024: The stitch counts for the yoke and sleeve divide have been corrected.