Novita Woolly Wood: Celesta wrap shirt
There’s at least one wrap shirt in the wardrobe of every ballet dancer, as they’re a handy way to stay warm during ballet class. Knitted in pieces from Novita Woolly Wood, the sweater has beautiful, slightly baggy sleeves.
Size(s)
S(M)L(XL)XXL
Yarn demand
Novita Woolly Wood (043) Stone 450(500)550(600)650 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3-3.5 mm (UK 10-11 / US 2½-4) and 3.5-4 mm (UK 8-9 / US 4-6) or sizes needed for gauge
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Published
Novita Talvi 2021 -lehti
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)122 cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)48 in
hem circumference 74(82)90(98)106 cm / 29¼(32¼)35½(38½)41¾ in
length 46(48)50(52)54 cm / 18(19)19¾(20½)21¼ in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51 cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20 in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. On further rows
Back
Using the larger needles, cast on 91(99)109(119)129 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Work stockinette st. On the first row, evenly decrease 11(11)13(14)16 sts = 80(88)96(105)113 sts.
When the piece measures 8 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k2, m1L (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop), work to last 2 sts, m1R (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop), k2. Repeat the increases every 2(2)2.5(2.5)2.5 cm 8 more times = 98(106)114(123)131 sts.
When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armholes at both ends: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st = 76(80)84(89)93 sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, on the next WS row bind off 17(19)21(23)25 sts for shoulder, (note: there is already 1 st on the right-hand needle) knit the middle 42(42)42(43)43 neckline sts (= fold) and at the same time evenly decrease 6 sts (note: 1 st on the right-hand needle after the decreases), bind off 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts. Leave the remaining neckline sts on hold.
Left front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p2, *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to end of row. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts, p1, k2. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the left end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (left end): work to last 5 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), p1, k2. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the right end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Right front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, p2. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) k2, p1, work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the right end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (right end): k2, p1, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the left end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles, cast on 48(50)50(52)52 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)p1(k1)k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Switch to the larger needles. Work stockinette st and on the first row increase 20(20)20(20)22 sts: (RS) work 4(5)5(6)4 sts, *knit into the st below and k1 (same st), k1*, repeat *–* 19(19)19(19)21 more times, k4(5)5(6)4 = 68(70)70(72)74 sts.
When the piece measures 27(21)18(15)15 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k1, increase 1 (knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work to last st, increase 1, k1. Repeat the increases every 0(14)8(7)6 cm 0(1)3(4)5 more times = 70(74)78(82)86 sts.
When the piece measures 48(49)50(50)51 cm, on every other row bind off at both ends: 1x5(5)6(7)7 sts, 1x4 sts, 1x3 sts, 1(2)2(2)2x2 sts, 9(10)11(12)13x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams. Place the back sts onto the smaller needles and pick up 1 st from the shoulder seams at both ends. Work stockinette st for 1.5 cm. Bind off. Fold the border at the purl row and sew the edge to the inside, tightening the neckline as you go.
Sew the side seams, leaving a hole of approx. 2 cm for the drawstring above the hem ribbing at the right end.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
With RS facing, pick up and knit sts from the front edge of the left front piece. Pick up 6 sts from the top edge of the ribbing and 2 sts from the stockinette section. With these 8 sts, work ribbing for 90 cm. Bind off in pattern. Knit a 60 cm long drawstring for the right front in the same manner.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)122 cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)48 in
hem circumference 74(82)90(98)106 cm / 29¼(32¼)35½(38½)41¾ in
length 46(48)50(52)54 cm / 18(19)19¾(20½)21¼ in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51 cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20 in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. On further rows
Back
Using the larger needles, cast on 91(99)109(119)129 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Work stockinette st. On the first row, evenly decrease 11(11)13(14)16 sts = 80(88)96(105)113 sts.
When the piece measures 8 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k2, m1L (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop), work to last 2 sts, m1R (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop), k2. Repeat the increases every 2(2)2.5(2.5)2.5 cm 8 more times = 98(106)114(123)131 sts.
When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armholes at both ends: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st = 76(80)84(89)93 sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, on the next WS row bind off 17(19)21(23)25 sts for shoulder, (note: there is already 1 st on the right-hand needle) knit the middle 42(42)42(43)43 neckline sts (= fold) and at the same time evenly decrease 6 sts (note: 1 st on the right-hand needle after the decreases), bind off 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts. Leave the remaining neckline sts on hold.
Left front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p2, *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to end of row. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts, p1, k2. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the left end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (left end): work to last 5 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), p1, k2. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the right end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Right front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, p2. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) k2, p1, work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the right end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (right end): k2, p1, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the left end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles, cast on 48(50)50(52)52 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)p1(k1)k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Switch to the larger needles. Work stockinette st and on the first row increase 20(20)20(20)22 sts: (RS) work 4(5)5(6)4 sts, *knit into the st below and k1 (same st), k1*, repeat *–* 19(19)19(19)21 more times, k4(5)5(6)4 = 68(70)70(72)74 sts.
When the piece measures 27(21)18(15)15 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k1, increase 1 (knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work to last st, increase 1, k1. Repeat the increases every 0(14)8(7)6 cm 0(1)3(4)5 more times = 70(74)78(82)86 sts.
When the piece measures 48(49)50(50)51 cm, on every other row bind off at both ends: 1x5(5)6(7)7 sts, 1x4 sts, 1x3 sts, 1(2)2(2)2x2 sts, 9(10)11(12)13x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams. Place the back sts onto the smaller needles and pick up 1 st from the shoulder seams at both ends. Work stockinette st for 1.5 cm. Bind off. Fold the border at the purl row and sew the edge to the inside, tightening the neckline as you go.
Sew the side seams, leaving a hole of approx. 2 cm for the drawstring above the hem ribbing at the right end.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
With RS facing, pick up and knit sts from the front edge of the left front piece. Pick up 6 sts from the top edge of the ribbing and 2 sts from the stockinette section. With these 8 sts, work ribbing for 90 cm. Bind off in pattern. Knit a 60 cm long drawstring for the right front in the same manner.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)122 cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)48 in
hem circumference 74(82)90(98)106 cm / 29¼(32¼)35½(38½)41¾ in
length 46(48)50(52)54 cm / 18(19)19¾(20½)21¼ in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51 cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20 in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. On further rows
Back
Using the larger needles, cast on 91(99)109(119)129 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Work stockinette st. On the first row, evenly decrease 11(11)13(14)16 sts = 80(88)96(105)113 sts.
When the piece measures 8 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k2, m1L (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop), work to last 2 sts, m1R (using the left needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop), k2. Repeat the increases every 2(2)2.5(2.5)2.5 cm 8 more times = 98(106)114(123)131 sts.
When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armholes at both ends: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st = 76(80)84(89)93 sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, on the next WS row bind off 17(19)21(23)25 sts for shoulder, (note: there is already 1 st on the right-hand needle) knit the middle 42(42)42(43)43 neckline sts (= fold) and at the same time evenly decrease 6 sts (note: 1 st on the right-hand needle after the decreases), bind off 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts. Leave the remaining neckline sts on hold.
Left front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p2, *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to end of row. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts, p1, k2. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the left end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (left end): work to last 5 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), p1, k2. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the right end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Right front
Using the larger needles, cast on 80(86)96(102)112 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, p2. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin stockinette st: (RS) k2, p1, work 77(83)93(99)109 sts and at the same time evenly decrease 10(10)12(12)14 sts. 70(76)84(90)98 sts now on the needles. Work stockinette st while working 3 sts at the right end in ribbing. On the next RS row begin decreases at the front edge (right end): k2, p1, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease on every other row 50(52)56(58)62 more times.
Note: When the piece measures 8 cm, begin increases at the right end. Work the increases as established in the back piece.
Note: When the piece measures 27(28)29(39)31 cm, on every other row bind off for armhole at the left end: 1x5(5)7(7)9 sts, 0(1)1(1)1x3 sts, 2(1)1(2)2x2 sts and 2(3)3(3)3x1 st.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles, cast on 48(50)50(52)52 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)p1(k1)k1. Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Switch to the larger needles. Work stockinette st and on the first row increase 20(20)20(20)22 sts: (RS) work 4(5)5(6)4 sts, *knit into the st below and k1 (same st), k1*, repeat *–* 19(19)19(19)21 more times, k4(5)5(6)4 = 68(70)70(72)74 sts.
When the piece measures 27(21)18(15)15 cm, increase 1 st at both ends: (RS) k1, increase 1 (knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work to last st, increase 1, k1. Repeat the increases every 0(14)8(7)6 cm 0(1)3(4)5 more times = 70(74)78(82)86 sts.
When the piece measures 48(49)50(50)51 cm, on every other row bind off at both ends: 1x5(5)6(7)7 sts, 1x4 sts, 1x3 sts, 1(2)2(2)2x2 sts, 9(10)11(12)13x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams. Place the back sts onto the smaller needles and pick up 1 st from the shoulder seams at both ends. Work stockinette st for 1.5 cm. Bind off. Fold the border at the purl row and sew the edge to the inside, tightening the neckline as you go.
Sew the side seams, leaving a hole of approx. 2 cm for the drawstring above the hem ribbing at the right end.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
With RS facing, pick up and knit sts from the front edge of the left front piece. Pick up 6 sts from the top edge of the ribbing and 2 sts from the stockinette section. With these 8 sts, work ribbing for 90 cm. Bind off in pattern. Knit a 60 cm long drawstring for the right front in the same manner.
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Novita Woolly Wood 100 g
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