Graze

Graze Knitted Scarf and Wrap by Anne Hanson

Project Overview

Graze is a versatile knitting pattern designed by Anne Hanson that offers two distinct garment options: a lightweight scarf or a generous wrap. Both versions feature the same sophisticated stitch pattern and can be easily customized to suit individual preferences and yarn availability. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for knitters seeking an accessible introduction to openwork techniques without sacrificing visual interest or wearability.

What is Being Made

The Graze pattern produces two related garments from a single design:

• Scarf version – a narrower, elongated accessory shown in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK in White Sand colorway
• Wrap version – a larger, more generous silhouette shown in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK in White Caps colorway

Both pieces showcase rich texture combined with subtle openwork elements, creating a design that appeals to a broad audience regardless of gender. The pattern explicitly notes that sizing is easily adjustable, allowing knitters to customize dimensions according to personal preference and available yardage.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Graze employs an intermediate stitch pattern that balances complexity with accessibility. The pattern features openwork—a technique involving deliberate yarn overs and decreases that create decorative holes and lacy sections throughout the fabric. This approach is particularly well-suited for knitters attempting openwork for the first time, as the stitch pattern is described as soothingly repetitive, making it easy to memorize and work without constant pattern reference.

The openwork is integrated thoughtfully rather than dominating the design, resulting in what the pattern describes as "rich texture with a little openwork" that sets a distinctive tone. This measured approach to lace elements ensures the finished garment maintains structural integrity and visual appeal while remaining breathable and elegant.

Yarn and Materials

Graze is designed for DK weight yarn, a lightweight category that produces fabric with excellent drape and breathability. The pattern performs optimally in naturally squishy, airy fibers—particularly specialty farm yarns that showcase individual character and texture.

Suggested yarn options include:

• Bare Naked Wools Friesian DK
• Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup DK
• Bare Naked Wools Kent DK
• Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast DK
• Bare Naked Wools Ghillie Sport/DK
• Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic
• ElsaWool Woolen Spun Sport Weight Cormo
• Aade Lõng Solid 8/3
• Rauwerk

The pattern accommodates yarn substitution; however, changing yarn weight or needle size may affect the finished garment's overall dimensions, drape characteristics, and total yardage requirements. Knitters should swatch and measure carefully when deviating from recommended yarns.

Difficulty Level and Portability

Rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, Graze provides an excellent entry point into openwork knitting. The repetitive nature of the stitch pattern means that once the sequence is memorized—typically after a few pattern repeats—the work becomes highly portable. Many knitters find this project suitable for knitting on the go, as the memorized stitch pattern reduces the need to constantly reference written instructions, making it ideal for travel or social knitting situations.