Altered States Wrap

Altered States Wrap by Bex Knitty Designs

What is Being Made

The Altered States Wrap is a large, versatile throw-around shawl designed to be worn in multiple ways. Its unique construction creates a flexible, boomerang-like silhouette in the middle section, making it easy to drape and curl around the neck for various styling options. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a snuggly, wearable piece suitable for layering and accessorizing.

Construction and Design Technique

This wrap employs a distinctive Chevron stitch pattern that works away from each other, creating the characteristic angled construction. The knitting begins with a small cast-on of just 3 stitches and gradually increases to an even set amount of stitches at the widest point, then tapers back down to 3 stitches for the final bind-off. The angles created by the chevron construction shape the fabric to achieve a flexible middle section with a boomerang-like quality that enhances wearability.

Yarn and Materials

The Altered States Wrap requires approximately 4 skeins of DK weight yarn. The pattern uses 2 skeins of a main color and 2 skeins of a contrasting color. Knitters have flexibility in color customization—the pattern allows for using 2 main colors instead, creating different backgrounds for each half of the wrap. A midway point is marked in the pattern where additional rows can be incorporated to enlarge the wrap, and this same point serves as an ideal location to transition to a second main color if desired.

Stitches and Techniques

• Chevron stitch pattern as the primary stitch structure
• Increases to build stitches from the initial 3-stitch cast-on
• Decreases to taper back to 3 stitches for bind-off
• Color work with contrasting yarn sections
• Pattern modifications available for customization and sizing

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle stitch pattern work and color changes.