Jo Sharp Gabriella Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Gabriella Wrap

What is Being Made

The Gabriella Wrap is a generous-fitting coat designed with two distinct garment lengths, offering versatility in styling. This wrap-style cardigan features a distinctive wide rib shawl collar and is constructed using a combination of two luxurious yarns worked together throughout the project. The design provides a sophisticated layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several key construction techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and length customization
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters comfortable with traditional flat knitting methods
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together after completion, creating clean, professional seams throughout the finished coat
• Raglan shaping: The sleeves feature raglan armhole shaping, created through strategic decreases that slope from the underarm toward the neckline, providing a flattering, comfortable fit
• Garter stitch bands: The project begins with 10 centimeters of garter stitch at the lower edge and includes a 6-centimeter garter stitch cuff on the sleeves, providing structure and a finished appearance

Stitches Used

Reverse Stockinette Stitch forms the primary fabric throughout the Gabriella Wrap. This stitch is created by working stockinette stitch in reverse—purling on the right side (RS) and knitting on the wrong side (WS). This technique produces a textured, bumpy surface on the exterior of the garment, creating visual interest and a distinctive aesthetic. The reverse stockinette stitch is worked continuously after the initial garter stitch bands, forming the main body and sleeve fabric.

Garter Stitch is used for both the lower band and sleeve cuffs. Worked by knitting every row, garter stitch creates a dense, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch provides structure and prevents rolling at the edges, making it ideal for garment bands and finishing details.

The pattern also incorporates decreases for shaping, including P2tog (purl two together) and P2tog tbl (purl two together through back loop) techniques to create the raglan armhole shaping and sleeve cap decreases. These decreases are worked symmetrically at the edges to maintain balanced shaping throughout the garment.

Materials and Tools

The Gabriella Wrap is designed to be worked with two strands of yarn held together throughout, combining luxury fibers for both texture and warmth:

• Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette (Color A: Flannel, code 783) in 50-gram balls—quantities range from 8 to 10 balls depending on size
• Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair (Color B: Char, code 608) in 25-gram balls—quantities range from 15 to 18 balls depending on size

The project is worked on 7.00mm needles with one strand of each yarn held together. The combination of mulberry silk and kid mohair creates a luxurious, soft fabric with excellent drape and subtle sheen. The tension is measured at 13 stitches and 18 rows over 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) in reverse stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and fit.

Sizing and Fit

The Gabriella Wrap is available in four sizes (A, B, C, and D), with the back piece cast-on ranging from 70 to 88 stitches. The garment features two different length options, providing flexibility for different styling preferences and body proportions. The generous fitting style and wrap construction make this design suitable for layering over various garments.