Wrap in Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted - ER9-04 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Lace Wrap in Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted – Pattern ER9-04

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae provides complete instructions for a beautifully elegant knitted lace wrap. Slender and elongated in its proportions, the finished piece measures approximately 20 cm (8 inches) wide and 150 cm (59 inches) long, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or styled in a variety of ways. The design is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic lace techniques and are looking for a rewarding project that produces a sophisticated, wearable result.

About the Design

The wrap features a single, repeating Garter Stitch Lacy Diamonds pattern that runs the full length of the piece. The diamond motifs are created through a carefully sequenced arrangement of yarn-forward increases and paired decreases, producing an open, geometric lace texture with excellent visual rhythm. The pattern repeat is 12 rows long, with all wrong-side rows worked as plain knit rows, meaning the lace shaping occurs exclusively on right-side rows. This structure makes the pattern approachable and easy to track, even for knitters who are newer to lace work.

The overall fabric sits within a garter stitch base, which gives the wrap a pleasingly reversible quality — both sides of the fabric present a tidy, textured appearance. Garter stitch also adds a natural elasticity and body to the fabric, helping the wrap hold its shape during wear without curling at the edges.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – all stitches knitted on every row, forming the foundational fabric of the wrap and all wrong-side rows within the lace pattern
• Lacy Diamonds pattern – a 12-row repeat combining yarn-over increases and paired decreases to form open diamond shapes across the fabric
• Yarn forward (Yf) – a specific increase technique used to create a new stitch between two knit stitches, generating the characteristic eyelet holes of the lace design
• K2tog (knit two together) – a right-leaning decrease used in pairs with yarn-forward increases to maintain stitch count while shaping the diamond motifs
• Cast on and cast off – the wrap begins with a cast on of 41 stitches and is cast off after completing a full 12-row pattern repeat at the required length

Pattern Structure and Construction

The wrap is constructed as a single, straight rectangle worked flat on a pair of needles from one short end to the other. There are no seams, shaping rows, or complex finishing steps involved. The knitter simply works the 12-row Garter Stitch Lacy Diamonds repeat continuously until the wrap reaches approximately 150 cm in length, ending precisely on Row 12 of the pattern before casting off. This straightforward construction makes the pattern an excellent choice for knitters who want to focus on the pleasure of the lace pattern itself without navigating complex garment shaping.

The lace pattern rows are clearly written out in full within the PDF, with each right-side row detailing the exact sequence of knit stitches, yarn-forward increases, and k2tog decreases. The repeat sections are clearly marked with asterisks, making it easy to follow the rhythm of the pattern once the first few repeats are established.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted – a worsted weight yarn sold in 100g hanks
• Quantity required: 3 hanks in the colour of your choice (the sample shown uses Colour No. 26)
• Needles: 1 pair of 4.50mm (US 7) needles
• Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches and 38 rows over 10 cm (approximately 4 inches) in pattern using 4.50mm needles

Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted is a merino wool yarn at worsted weight, combining the softness and warmth of merino