Easy Wrap Top with Long Wide Sleeves

A relaxed, beginner-friendly wrap top worked flat in pieces and seamed. Soft stockinette body with garter-stitch borders that lie flat. Long, generously wide sleeves and simple knitted ties create an adjustable, flattering wrap silhouette perfect for layering.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 100 yd / 90 m per 50 g): 900 (1000, 1150, 1300) yd / 825 (915, 1050, 1190) m
• US 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• US 7 (4.5 mm) needles for optional tidy ribbed cuffs (optional)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 8 (5 mm), blocked. Please swatch and block. Adjust needle size if necessary—fit depends on gauge.

Sizes

XS/S (M, L, XL) To fit bust 30–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46)" / 76–86 (91–97, 102–107, 112–117) cm Finished bust (with recommended 4–6" wrap overlap): 34 (38, 42, 46)" / 86 (97, 107, 117) cm Finished length (back neck to hem): 22 (23, 24, 25)" / 56 (58.5, 61, 63.5) cm Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 18" / 46 cm (all sizes) Upper sleeve circumference: 16 (17, 18, 19)" / 41 (43, 46, 48) cm

Shown in size M. Choose size based on bust measurement; wrap is adjustable.

Abbreviations (US)

• BO: bind off
• CO: cast on
• k: knit
• p: purl
• pm: place marker
• RS: right side
• st(s): stitch(es)
• St st: stockinette stitch (knit RS rows, purl WS rows)
• WS: wrong side
• wyif: with yarn in front

Pattern Notes

• The top is worked flat in five pieces: Back, Left Front, Right Front, and two identical Sleeves.
• Garter borders (knit every row) prevent curling and give a polished edge.
• Wrap fronts are wider than half-back so they overlap; ties secure the wrap at the side.
• Wide sleeves are worked straight after a gentle increase section—no complex shaping.
• All seam edges have matching stitch/row counts for easy mattress stitch.
• Block pieces before seaming for best drape and accurate measurements.
• Beginner tip: Use stitch markers at the start of garter borders so you always know where the stockinette panel begins.

Instructions

Back

With US 8 needles, CO 76 (86, 94, 104) sts.

Garter hem Rows 1–8: Knit. (8 rows garter = approx. 1.25")

Body Row 1 (RS): K5, pm, knit to last 5 sts, pm, k5. Row 2 (WS): K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Row 3: K5, sm, knit to marker, sm, k5. Row 4: K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Repeat Rows 3–4 until piece measures 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5)" / 35.5 (37, 38, 39.5) cm from CO edge, ending after a WS row. (Stitch count remains 76 (86, 94, 104) sts ✓)

Armhole shaping Next row (RS): BO 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, knit to end. 72 (81, 88, 97) sts Next row (WS): BO 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, purl to last 5 sts, k5. 68 (76, 82, 90) sts Next row (RS): K5, sm, ssk, knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k5. 66 (74, 80, 88) sts Next row (WS): K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 3) more time(s). 64 (70, 76, 82) sts (2 decreases per RS row × 2 (3, 3, 4) RS rows = 4 (6, 6, 8) sts decreased ✓)

Work even in established pattern (k5 borders, St st center) until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)" / 19 (20.5, 21.5, 23) cm, ending after a WS row. Total length from CO: approx. 21.5 (22.5, 23.5, 24.5)" / 54.5 (57, 60, 62) cm.

Shoulders & neck Next row (RS): K18 (20, 22, 24), BO center 28 (30, 32, 34) sts, k18 (20, 22, 24). Working each side separately: Right shoulder: Work 3 rows even on 18 (20, 22, 24) sts. BO all sts. Rejoin yarn to left shoulder (WS facing). Work 3 rows even. BO all sts. (Shoulder sts match Front shoulders for seaming ✓)

Left Front (wraps across body)

With US 8 needles, CO 52 (58, 64, 70) sts.

Garter hem Rows 1–8: Knit.

Body Row 1 (RS): K5, pm, knit to last 5 sts, pm, k5. Row 2 (WS): K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Continue in established pattern until piece measures 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5)" / 35.5 (37, 38, 39.5) cm from CO edge, ending after a WS row. (Stitch count remains 52 (58, 64, 70) sts ✓)

Armhole & neck shaping (worked simultaneously) Next row (RS): BO 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, knit to end. 48 (53, 58, 63) sts Next row (WS): K5, purl to last 5 sts, k5. Next row (RS): K5, ssk, knit to last 7 sts, k2tog, k5. 46 (51, 56, 61) sts Next row (WS): K5, purl to last 5 sts, k5. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 3) more time(s) for armhole, AND at the same time continue neck edge decrease (k2tog before final 5 sts) every RS row until 18 (20, 22, 24) sts remain. (Armhole decreases match Back: 4 (6, 6, 8) sts total from armhole side ✓)

Once armhole decreases are complete, continue neck decreases only every RS row until 18 (20, 22, 24) sts remain, then work even until armhole measures same as Back (7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)" / 19 (20.5, 21.5, 23) cm), ending after a WS row. BO all 18 (20, 22, 24) sts.

Right Front (mirror of Left)

With US 8 needles, CO 52 (58, 64, 70) sts.

Garter hem Rows 1–8: Knit.

Body Row 1 (RS): K5, pm, knit to last 5 sts, pm, k5. Row 2 (WS): K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Continue until piece measures 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5)" / 35.5 (37, 38, 39.5) cm, ending after a WS row.

Armhole & neck shaping Next row (RS): Knit to end. Next row (WS): BO 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, purl to last 5 sts, k5. 48 (53, 58, 63) sts Next row (RS): K5, ssk, knit to last 7 sts, k2tog, k5. 46 (51, 56, 61) sts Next row (WS): K5, purl to last 5 sts, k5. Continue as for Left Front, mirroring shaping (ssk at neck edge after first 5 sts, k2tog at armhole edge), until 18 (20, 22, 24) sts remain and armhole depth matches Back. BO all sts.

Sleeves (make 2)

With US 8 needles, CO 54 (58, 62, 66) sts.

Garter cuff Rows 1–10: Knit. (Approx. 1.5" garter cuff)

Sleeve body – increase for width Row 1 (RS): K5, pm, knit to last 5 sts, pm, k5. Row 2 (WS): K5, sm, purl to marker, sm, k5. Increase row (RS): K5, sm, m1, knit to marker, m1, sm, k5. (2 sts increased) Next 5 rows: Work even in pattern. Repeat Increase row every 6th row 8 (8, 9, 9) more times. 72 (76, 82, 86) sts (9 (9, 10, 10) increase rows × 2 sts = 18 (18, 20, 20) sts increased; 54+18=72, 58+18=76, 62+20=82, 66+20=86 ✓)

Work even in pattern until sleeve measures 18" / 46 cm from CO edge, ending after a WS row.

Sleeve cap (shallow for drop-shoulder style) BO 4 (5, 6, 7) sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 64 (66, 70, 72) sts Then BO 3 sts at beginning of next 4 rows. 52 (54, 58, 60) sts Then BO 2 sts at beginning of next 4 rows. 44 (46, 50, 52) sts BO remaining sts. (Cap depth approx. 2.5–3" matches armhole drop ✓)

Ties (make 2)

With US 8 needles, CO 8 sts. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until tie measures 18" / 46 cm. BO all sts.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to measurements. Pin fronts so the long diagonal neck edges are smooth.
2. Seam shoulders with mattress stitch (18 (20, 22, 24) sts each side match ✓).
3. Set in sleeves: match center of sleeve cap to shoulder seam and ease evenly into armhole; sew with mattress stitch.
4. Sew side seams and sleeve seams in one continuous line from hem to cuff.
5. Attach ties: sew one short end of each tie securely to the RS of each Front at the start of the neck shaping (approx. where armhole BO ends). Ties wrap around and knot at the side or back.
6. Weave in all ends.
7. Optional: steam lightly to set seams and enhance drape.

Wear Notes

Wrap the deeper front across the body, bring both ties around to the side or back, and knot. The generous wrap overlap and long ties allow adjustable fit. Wide sleeves look best slightly pushed up or worn long and loose.

Enjoy your new wrap top!