Shaded Triangles Wrap in Lion Brand Homespun - 80395AD

Lion Brand Homespun Shaded Triangles Wrap – Free Knitting Pattern (80395AD)

The Lion Brand Homespun Shaded Triangles Wrap (Pattern Number 80395AD) is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern that produces a stunning rectangular wrap measuring approximately 18 x 86 inches (46 x 218.5 cm). Designed at an Easy+ skill level, this project is an excellent choice for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore a more visually dynamic construction technique. The finished wrap is generously sized, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or styled as a lightweight shawl.

Design Concept and Construction Method

What sets this wrap apart from a standard rectangular knit is its use of directional knitting to build a series of triangular sections that create beautiful, organic shading across the fabric. Rather than knitting from one end to the other in a single flat piece, the pattern constructs the wrap from seven individual triangles that are worked sequentially, each one picked up directly from the edge of the previous triangle. This modular, directional approach causes the yarn's color and texture to shift in angle with each new triangle, producing a striking geometric shading effect that looks far more complex than the simple techniques involved.

The construction begins with the First Triangle, which is cast on with 47 stitches and shaped through a series of regular decrease rows. Once the first triangle is complete, stitches are picked up along its left edge to begin the next triangle — a technique that eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, continuous fabric. This pick-up-and-knit method is repeated across all seven triangles, with the direction of work alternating to build out the full rectangular shape of the wrap.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Directional knitting: The core structural technique of this pattern, in which triangles are worked in alternating directions to create visual shading and geometric interest.
• Modular construction: Seven triangles are worked one after another, each picked up from the edge of the last, building the wrap without any sewing or seaming.
• Pick up and knit: After each triangle is completed, 46 stitches are picked up along the left edge of the finished triangle to begin the next section, maintaining a consistent stitch count of 47.
• Short-row-style turning: The pattern includes specific instructions about when to turn the work at the end of each triangle, which is essential to maintaining the correct directional flow of the fabric.
• Crochet finishing edging: Once all seven knitted triangles are complete, a simple single crochet border is worked around the entire outside edge of the wrap using a crochet hook, giving the piece a neat, polished finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The foundation stitch used throughout the body of every triangle, creating a garter stitch texture when worked back and forth in rows.
• Slip stitch (sl): Each row begins with a slipped stitch, which creates a clean, even selvedge edge along the sides of each triangle — important both aesthetically and functionally, as these edges are used for picking up stitches.
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): The primary decrease stitch used to shape each triangle, worked at the end of decrease rows to reduce the stitch count by one stitch every two rows until only 3 stitches remain.
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso): Used in the final bind-off row of each triangle to close the last 3 stitches neatly without cutting the yarn, allowing the knitter to immediately begin picking up stitches for the next triangle.
• Single crochet (sc): Used exclusively in the finishing edging, worked evenly around the entire perimeter of the completed wrap and joined with a slip stitch to create a tidy, uniform border.
• Slip stitch (sl st) in crochet: Used to join the yarn at the start of the crochet edging and to close the round at the end.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Lion Brand Homespun Yarn (Article #790) in the colorway Tudor, with 3 balls required to complete the full wrap. Lion Brand Homespun is a uniquely textured yarn known for its soft, chen