Switch Wrap - Easy Knit Wrap Pattern
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Today’s freebie is the Switch Wrap! This pattern is available in multiple formats. You may purchase the ad-free printable download here or find the kit [pattern + yarn] with your choice of add-ons directly from Lion Brand. This blog is a free preview of the entire pattern. Explore new-to-you stitches and practice the required techniques.
This wrap was my second collab with Lion Brand, and still one of my most successful kits to date! The Switch Wrap changed how I approach shapes when designing dramatic accessories! I need to make the time for more of this in my creative life. Get all the details below!
DESCRIPTION
The Switch Wrap was designed to give its owner the ability to switch things up! Wear as a wrap, poncho, or ruana. Color blocking adds intrigue while further enhancing style possibilities.
PATTERN NOTES
This wrap consists entirely of knit stitches, worked flat end to end using intarsia color changes. This design is worked as one panel. The resulting “L” shape is created by binding off when directed.
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Hue and Me (137yd/125m 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool); (2) Bellini, (2) Love Song, (3) Terra (or 959yds of equivalent yarn)
US 11/8.0mm 48”/121.92cm needles (or needles that meet gauge in pattern)
NOTIONS
Scissors
Tapestry needle
GAUGE (4 x 4")/(10 x 10cm)
9 sts x 16 rows in Garter Stitch, blocked
FINAL MEASUREMENTS
60” x 60” L-shaped Panel (not including fringe)
152.4cm x 152.4cm
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
bo - bind off
CC 1 - Contrast Color 1
CC 2 - Contrast Color 2
CO - Cast On
k - knit
MC - Main Color
Rep - Repeat
RS - Right Side
st(s) - stitch(es)
( ) - Indicates remaining # of stitches
PATTERN
With CC 1 CO 125 sts
Rows 1 (RS) - 17: k all.
Rows 18 - 89: k 10 (CC 1), k 105 (MC), k 10 (CC 1).
Row 90: bo 75 sts in pattern, k 40 (CC 2), k 10 (CC 1). (50 sts)
Row 91: k 10 (CC 1), k 40 (CC 2).
Row 92: k 40 (CC 2), k 10 (CC 1), turn.
Rows 93 - 211: Rep Rows 91 - 92.
Row 212 -227: k all (CC 1).
Bind off.
FINISHING
Make fringe by cutting (195) 8” strands of yarn. Make 3 stacks consisting of (65) strands of each color (or divide the colors to your preference).
Use the Lark’s Head Knot method to attach fringe. To do this, gather 3 strands of yarn together, fold in half to create a loop at one end, thread loop end from front to back of wrap on outside edge of CC 1 border, thread loose ends through loop, and tighten. Repeat every 2.5-3”(6.35-7.62cm) to trim the border.
Block to final measurements.
Let’s Connect!
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