Off Tropic by Alina Appasova

Off Tropic

Knitting
August 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
730 - 800 yards (668 - 732 m)
77" X 11"
English
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Off Tropic wrap is inspired by tropical vacation vibes. It is a sister pattern to Wine Not. The pattern might only look complicated, but actually, it is straightforward knitting. Only one color per row. Garter stitch and mosaic knitting that easy to memorize. Interesting construction and color blocking

Go Off Tropic by adding a playful pop of color you love to your everyday wardrobe.

The wrap is a parallelogram made out of triangles. Bite-sized pieces of knitting. You’ll make one, then pick up stitches for the next one, and so on. A slip stitch edging is worked on all sides of each section, which makes the outer edge neat and stretchy. Mosaic rows can be worked from written instructions or charts.


Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply 100% superwash Merino wool (400 yd / 3.9 oz (365m /110g),

Bright colors sample:

  • MC - 1 skein, shown in Bouncy Castle
  • C1 - 1 skein, shown in Sunny
  • C2 - 1 skein, shown in Marine

Muted colors sample:

  • MC - 1 skein, shown in Lepidolite
  • C1 - 1 skein, shown in Palm Valley
  • C2 - 1 skein, shown in Hops

Or any similar fingering weight yarn in 3 contrasting colors

Needles: US #5 / 3.75 mm circular needles or as required to get the gauge)

Notions: crochet hook for cast on(optional), 2 locking stitch markers, darning needle

Gauge: 21 sts x 35 rows = 4” in garter stitch.

An exact gauge is not crucial for this project. It is essential to choose the right size needles for your yarn. Choose the needle size that makes neat slip stitch fabric. You should be able to see all the patterning in the first few rows. You might get a different gauge.

Size: samples shown - from tip to tip 77”, width 11”


Instructions are available in two formats:

  • compact (7 pages, 11 pt)

  • large print (16 pages, 20 pt), the version with big letters for those who use portable devices like tablets and e-readers; also for those knitters who have difficulties reading small font on paper.


On Instagram (find me as @galimka_knits) use hashtag #off_tropic_wrap