Falu Wrap in Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted - Downloadable PDF

Falu Wrap by Martin Storey in Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted – Pattern Summary

The Falu Wrap is a beautifully textured knitted wrap designed by Martin Storey and published by Rowan. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is worked in Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, a 100g worsted-weight yarn. The design is photographed in Rich Red 124, a bold, striking colourway that highlights the textural stitch pattern to great effect. The wrap is a generous, oversized piece with actual bust measurements ranging from 165 cm to 235 cm (65 in to 92½ in), designed to fit bust sizes from 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32–34 in to 48–50 in).

What Is Being Made

The Falu Wrap is a large, enveloping wrap or shawl-style garment designed to drape generously around the body. Its substantial actual measurements make it a truly cosy and versatile piece, suitable for layering over everyday outfits or wearing as a statement accessory. The wrap features decorative fringe strips as a key design detail, adding movement and a bohemian, artisanal quality to the finished piece. The pattern includes shoulder shaping, giving the wrap a more structured, garment-like fit compared to a simple rectangular shawl.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – the wrap is worked back and forth in rows on a single pair of needles
• Repeating stitch pattern – a 20-row pattern repeat is worked throughout, with a final section using only the first 10 rows of the repeat to shape the length
• Fringe strip attachment – four sets of fringe strips are incorporated into the design, worked and attached as part of the construction process
• Shoulder shaping – stitches are cast off in stages at the beginning of rows to create neat, angled shoulder lines, a technique typical of structured garment knitting
• Back neck shaping – the pattern includes shaping at the back neck for a refined, fitted finish
• Cast off shaping – graduated cast-off rows are used across multiple sizes to achieve the correct shoulder slope for each size variant

Stitches Used

• Textured stitch pattern – a structured 20-row repeat forms the main fabric of the wrap, combining knit and purl rows to create surface interest and depth
• Knit and purl combinations – the pattern alternates between right-side and wrong-side rows (referenced as rows 1 and 2 throughout the repeat), creating a rhythmic, easy-to-memorise fabric
• Fringe detailing – additional strip-based fringe elements are knitted and attached, adding a decorative edge treatment characteristic of wrap and shawl designs

Materials

• Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, a smooth, machine-washable 100% pure wool in a worsted weight, available in 100g skeins. The quantity required ranges from 17 to 21 balls depending on the size chosen, reflecting the generous proportions of this wrap.
• Needles: 1 pair of 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles are used throughout the pattern.

Who Is This Pattern For?

The Falu Wrap is ideal for intermediate knitters who are comfortable working multi-row stitch repeats, managing multiple sizes, and executing garment-style shaping such as shoulder and neck cast-offs. The repetitive nature of the 20-row pattern makes it satisfying to knit once the sequence is memorised, while the fringe strip detail adds a creative finishing element that elevates the finished piece. Knitters who enjoy working with high-quality, natural-fibre yarns will appreciate the luxurious feel of Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, which is both practical — thanks to its machine-washable finish — and beautifully soft against the skin.