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to wrap the baby bunting in."
Apparently I should have bagged a bigger dragon, and designed a bigger (adult -sized) wrap, as I've already gotten a number of emails and comments requesting this! I can't deny that the same thought crossed my mind as I was making the sample for the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts issue; I think "Dragon Skin," from Barbara Walker's 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns, makes an elegant and unusual overall pattern, and the construction of the wrap was a lot of fun.
Sembra che dovrei catturato un drago piu grande, e disegnato un cardigan avvolgemente piu grande (per adulti), perche ho gia ricevuto delle email e dei commenti che chiedono questo! Non posso negare che avevo questo pensiero in mente, mentre facevo il campione per IK Holiday Knits; secondo me, "Pelle di Drago" fa un' elegante e particolare fantasia, e la costruzione era molto divertente.
The difficulty in sizing up the pattern lies in making sure that the diagonal sections of the wrap are started in the right place, so that by the time the sweater reaches the neck, the opening is the right size--neither too narrow nor too wide. The factor of the stitch pattern meeting in a pleasing way at the side seams, which I also calculated for the child-sized version, seems less important, and finally, making the sleeves a full pattern repeat, both in rows and stitches, so that the sleeve edges work properly and the underarm seams meet perfectly (especially if they are grafted) seems fairly simple. 
The other question is whether Interweave will have anything to say about whether an adult version violates my contract with them. Hmmm....
Speaking as someone who was going to make that request, I hope you ask IK whether they will allow it. (I know you'll work out the technical details!)
Posted by: Jocelyn | October 17, 2007 at 12:40 PM
I'm sure they would be okay with it if you asked them. It would require an entirely different set of calculations after all as you outlined so adeptly in your post.
Posted by: connie | October 17, 2007 at 01:09 PM
Add me to the chorus of those were disappointed when it turned out to be baby-sized (though I'm about to have one, so that's not such a bad thing). I'll be looking forward to seeing an adult size if it works out!
Posted by: Cher | October 17, 2007 at 01:18 PM
That stitch pattern is so beautiful.
Posted by: Macoco | October 17, 2007 at 02:14 PM
Uhm... 15 mm needles may just do the trick!
Posted by: Typesetter | October 17, 2007 at 02:17 PM
I was disappointed to see that it wasn't an adult-sized knit, so I hope Interweave can work something out with you!
Posted by: Anneliese | October 17, 2007 at 08:49 PM
Your dragonskin wrap was the main reason I bought the Holiday Gifts edition of IK. I was bummed when I got it home, read a bit closer and found out it was for toddlers. I hope you an IK can find a way to publish an adult-sized version of the pattern. I'd purchase one!
Posted by: Syne Mitchell | October 17, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Same here. I saw the pattern online and rushed out and bought it. I was really sad to find it was only for toddlers. Not that I have anything against toddlers, but I want one for me. I love it. I think it is the best pattern in the issue. I hope IK will allow you to upsize it. Maybe for their online mag?
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee IK
Posted by: Suzann | October 17, 2007 at 10:51 PM
That is sooo beautiful!! The yarn you chose is perfect for the pattern.
Posted by: Sherry | October 18, 2007 at 09:36 AM
I think this Wrap sweater done in the dragon skin pattern is sensational! I too hope you do the pattern in adult size...
Posted by: Lynne | October 18, 2007 at 12:06 PM
You've got that uncommon match of techical skill and sophisticated style. Love watching your progress, and catching up on my italian. Always a pleasure!
Posted by: brigid | October 18, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Beautiful! If you did an adult size would it have waist shaping?
Posted by: Persnickety Knitter | October 18, 2007 at 10:25 PM
I was thinking the exact same thing!!! When I first saw the sweater I thought "I want one! for ME!!!"
Posted by: Anna | October 19, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Not to have a "me too" comment but ME TOO! I fell in love with the wrap and want one for myself. Just a little something to toss over the slinky bits I sleep in after I wake up. I will, however, be making this for a friend's baby who shares my birthday. If I can't have one a soul sister should!!
Posted by: Kim | October 23, 2007 at 08:30 AM
I'm deep in the thick of making this wrap now and it's so much fun! I want to keep knitting to get to the end, but I need to slow down a bit. I love the self finishing you put in. It'll make the last steps super pleasant! :)
Posted by: connie | October 24, 2007 at 05:01 PM
I've finally finished the one I was knitting for my friend's baby girl. It turned out wonderfully and I'm really happy with it. Once again, I'm super happy with the finishing instructions and the attention to detail. Another great pattern. Thank you.
If you'd like to see the photo: http://blog.mayyan.net/2008/05/06/dragon-skin-wrap-for-alyssa/
Posted by: May | May 10, 2008 at 11:29 AM