Pure Wrap

Pure Wrap by 3 Kittens Needle Arts

What Is Being Made

The Pure Wrap is a beginner-friendly knitted shawl designed by 3 Kittens Needle Arts. This rectangular wrap measures 22 inches wide by 57 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering and draping. The finished dimensions create a generous wrap that provides warmth and style without requiring advanced knitting skills.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental techniques accessible to beginners. The wrap uses a straightforward stitch pattern with slip stitches at the beginning of rows to create clean, finished edges. A color gradation technique is featured, which involves transitioning between two yarn shades throughout the project. This gradation effect is achieved by strategically changing yarn strands as specific yardage amounts are consumed, creating a subtle ombre or fade effect from one color to another. The pattern also includes a buttonhole detail, adding functional and decorative interest to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Knit Stitch (K): The primary stitch throughout the wrap, creating a classic stockinette texture
• Purl Stitch (P): Used in alternating rows to add subtle texture variation
• Slip Stitch (Sl1): Worked at the beginning of rows as if to purl, creating neat selvage edges
• Cast On (CO): Initial stitch setup using 62 stitches
• Bind Off (BO): Used to finish edges and create the buttonhole opening

Materials and Specifications

The Pure Wrap requires super chunky yarn totaling 552 yards, or alternatively, two shades of worsted weight yarn totaling 1104 yards combined for the color gradation option. The pictured wrap example uses two shades of Tahki Sky yarn (shades #3 and #10) along with Stacy Charles Luna #21 in silver gray, requiring three balls totaling 232 yards of the Luna yarn. US size 11 needles are required for this project, and a tapestry needle is needed for finishing. The gauge is 11 stitches per 4 inches, which contributes to the quick-knitting nature of this beginner project.

Color Gradation Option

For knitters interested in creating visual depth, the pattern offers detailed instructions for a color gradation effect. This technique involves holding three strands of yarn together throughout the entire project: two strands of worsted weight yarn in varying colors plus one strand of Stacy Charles Luna. By transitioning between color combinations at specific points—starting with one color, blending both colors together at the midpoint, and finishing with the second color—crafters can achieve a professional-looking fade effect without complex color work techniques.