Jo Sharp Cosmopolitan Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Cosmopolitan Wrap

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Cosmopolitan Wrap is a knitted cardigan-style wrap featuring set-in sleeves, designed as a versatile layering piece. This project is classified as suitable for beginner to intermediate knitters and is worked in a seamed, flat construction method. The wrap is available in four size options ranging from bust 80cm to 110cm, with corresponding bodice circumference measurements from 90cm to 120cm.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs seamed construction and flat knitting techniques, meaning the pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together rather than worked in the round. The garment features set-in sleeves, which require careful shaping at the armhole and sleeve cap for a fitted, tailored appearance. The pattern includes strategic decreasing at the front edges to create the wrap's shaping, with decreases worked at the beginning of right-side rows as indicated in the instructions.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is Stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of many fitted knitwear pieces. The pattern begins with a ribbed edging worked in knit one, purl one rib (k1, p1 rib) for 2cm, providing elasticity and a neat finished edge. The pattern instructions reference various shaping techniques including:

• Knit two together (K2tog) for single decreases
• Knit three together (K3tog) for double decreases
• Knit into front and back (Kfb) for increases
• Purl into back and front (Pbf) for increases on wrong-side rows
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) for left-leaning decreases

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Cosmopolitan Wrap is designed to be knitted with Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair hand knitting yarn. Two color options are provided: Version 1 in Tranquil (color 609) and Version 2 in Romany (color 602). Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 to 10 balls of 25g each depending on the chosen size (A through D).

The pattern requires two needle sizes for gauge control and fabric variation. 4.00mm needles are used for the initial ribbed edging, while 5.00mm needles are used for the main body worked in Stocking stitch. This needle size progression is a common technique to ensure the ribbed cuff has appropriate elasticity while the larger needles create the desired drape and fabric weight for the wrap's body.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The pattern provides four distinct sizes with the following measurements:

• Size A: To fit bust 80cm (31½in), bodice circumference 90cm (35½in), bodice length 50cm (19¾in)
• Size B: To fit bust 90cm (35½in), bodice circumference 100cm (39½in), bodice length 50cm (19¾in)
• Size C: To fit bust 100cm (39½in), bodice circumference 110cm (43½in), bodice length 52cm (20½in)
• Size D: To fit bust 110cm (43¼in), bodice circumference 120cm (47½in), bodice length 52cm (20½in)

All sizes feature a consistent sleeve length of 46cm (18 inches) measured along the seam. The right front shaping begins immediately after the ribbed edging is complete, with decreases worked at the beginning of right-side rows to create the wrap's front closure and fitted silhouette.