Malabrigo Angelika Wrap Knitting Pattern

Malabrigo Angelika Lace Panel Tie-Front Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Malabrigo Angelika is an experienced-level knitted wrap designed by Jacqueline van Dillen. This lace panel tie-front wrap is a sophisticated accessory measuring approximately 15 x 54 inches (38 x 137 centimeters). The design features a distinctive construction method that combines a circular lace motif center with garter stitch borders, creating an elegant oval-shaped central focal point with practical tie-front functionality for versatile styling.

Construction Techniques

The Angelika employs a multi-stage construction approach that builds the wrap in distinct sections. The circular motif is worked first as the foundation, establishing the central design element. Once the circular motif is complete, two long edges and two side edges are worked around this central motif to create the characteristic oval shape. Garter stitch borders are then added to frame the central lace work and provide structural stability to the finished piece. This methodical approach allows knitters to manage a complex project by breaking it into manageable stages.

The tie-front design incorporates strategic increases and edge pick-up techniques that allow the wrap to be shaped and worn in multiple ways. The construction includes working side edge charts and border sections with increases strategically placed to create the proper drape and fit.

Stitches and Stitch Details

• Garter Stitch: Knit every row to create a textured, reversible fabric that forms the borders and provides visual contrast to the lace panels
• Lace Stitches: Decorative openwork stitches featured in the central panel and worked from charted patterns
• Increases: Multiple increase methods including Make 1 (M1) and Purl Front Back Front Back (Pfbf) techniques to shape the wrap and create graduated edges
• Decreases: Knit 2 together (k2tog) used to shape edges and integrate sections
• Pick-up and Knit: Edge stitches picked up from the central motif to seamlessly attach borders and create the tie-front construction

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Rios by Malabrigo, a merino wool yarn, is used exclusively for this project. The pattern calls for 3 skeins in colorway #122 Nibla. Each skein contains 3½ ounces (100 grams) and yields approximately 210 yards (192 meters), providing sufficient yardage for the complete wrap.

Needles: Size 4 (3.5mm) needles are required in two configurations. Knitters will need one pair of 32-inch (80-centimeter) circular needles for the main sections and one set of five size 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) for working smaller circumferences and edges.

Notions and Accessories: Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and position, and stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during the multi-stage construction process.

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 20 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in garter stitch using size 4 (3.5mm) needles. The pattern emphasizes taking time to check gauge before beginning, as accurate gauge ensures the wrap reaches its intended finished measurements of approximately 15 x 54 inches (38 x 137 centimeters).

Skill Requirements

This pattern is designated for experienced knitters. The project requires proficiency with lace knitting techniques, chart reading, circular and double-pointed needle work, strategic increases and decreases, and the ability to pick up stitches along edges. The multi-section construction method demands attention to detail and understanding of how sections integrate to form the complete wrap.