Jody Long Milla Wrap Knitting Pattern

Jody Long Milla Knit Shawl and Wrap

What is Being Made

The Jody Long Milla is an advanced knit shawl and wrap design from the ANDEAMO Collection. This sophisticated accessory is worked flat and measures 58 centimeters (23 inches) wide and either 155 centimeters (61 inches) or 198 centimeters (78 inches) long, depending on the size selected. The finished piece is a versatile wrap suitable for advanced knitters seeking a challenging and rewarding project.

Techniques and Construction

The Milla employs cable knitting as its primary design element, combined with seamless construction and worked flat methodology. This pattern is designated for advanced knitters and incorporates advanced stitch patterns, garment shaping, and more challenging techniques throughout. The cable work requires careful attention to stitch manipulation and cable crossing, making it an excellent project for experienced knitters looking to refine their skills.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes an extensive range of specialized cable stitches to create its intricate texture and visual interest. The cable abbreviations include:

• Cr4B (Cable Right Back) – Slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work, knit 3, then knit 1 from cable needle
• Cr4F (Cable Right Front) – Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work, knit 1, then knit 3 from cable needle
• Cr4R (Cable Right with Purl) – Slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work, knit 3, then purl 1 from cable needle
• Cr4L (Cable Left with Purl) – Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work, purl 1, then knit 3 from cable needle
• C5B (Cable 5 Back) – Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work, knit 3, then knit 2 from cable needle
• C5F (Cable 5 Front) – Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work, knit 2, then knit 3 from cable needle
• C5BKP (Cable 5 Back with Knit and Purl) – Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work, knit 3, then knit 1 and purl 1 from cable needle
• C5FPK (Cable 5 Front with Purl and Knit) – Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work, purl 1 and knit 1, then knit 3 from cable needle
• Cr5R (Cable Right 5)

These cable crosses are combined with knit and purl stitches to create the complex stitch patterns that define the Milla's sophisticated appearance.

Materials and Tools

The Milla is knitted using Jody Long ANDEAMO yarn, a premium fiber choice. The pattern requires either 5 or 7 balls of 200-gram weight yarn, depending on the finished size selected. The sample shown is worked in the Cloud 002 colorway. Knitting is performed on 10 millimeter (US 15) needles, paired with a cable needle for executing the extensive cable work throughout the design.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 13 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over pattern using 10 millimeter needles. Checking tension before beginning is emphasized as vitally important, as incorrect tension will affect the finished dimensions and may result in running out of yarn or requiring additional yardage. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch of at least 12 centimeters square before starting the project, and to adjust needle size accordingly if tension differs from the specified gauge.