Worthington Wrap in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton and Worsted Cotton Printed - 202013 - Downloadable PDF

Worthington Wrap by Nancy Ekvall – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Worthington Wrap is a beautifully simple knitted wrap designed by Nancy Ekvall as part of the Traveler Series from Blue Sky Fibers. Pattern number 202013, it is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as a beginner level project, making it an ideal choice for newer knitters looking to create a stylish, wearable accessory with minimal complexity.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a generously sized wrap or oversized scarf, measuring an impressive 85 inches in length and 12 inches in width. This substantial size makes it versatile for wearing as a traditional scarf, a shoulder wrap, or a lightweight layering piece. The pattern comes in one size only, keeping the instructions streamlined and accessible.

Design Details and Aesthetic

The defining design feature of the Worthington Wrap is the pairing of two yarn types held together throughout the entire project. By combining Printed Organic Cotton (Worsted) with Solid Organic Cotton (Worsted), the wrap achieves a subtle, visually interesting texture and depth of color without requiring complex stitch work. The colorway shown in the pattern uses Graphite (Color A) in the solid yarn and Jack Frost (Color B) in the printed yarn. The interplay between the solid and printed strands gives the fabric a rich, layered appearance that belies the simplicity of the construction. Nancy Ekvall describes the result as having the look of texture with the ease of stockinette.

Techniques Used

• Double-stranding: Both yarns are held together and worked as one throughout the entire pattern, a technique that adds visual complexity and a slightly thicker, cozier fabric weight without requiring the knitter to manage complex colorwork.
• Stockinette stitch: The body of the wrap is worked in classic stockinette, alternating knit rows and purl rows to create a smooth, flat fabric on the right side.
• Shaping techniques: The pattern references increases and decreases, suggesting some light shaping is incorporated into the design.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the foundational stitch used throughout the stockinette fabric
• Purl (p) – worked on wrong-side rows to complete the stockinette structure
• Knit 2 Together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease stitch used for shaping
• Knit into the Front and Back (kfb) – a simple increase stitch that adds stitches without leaving a visible hole
• Cast On (CO) and Bind Off (BO) – standard techniques to begin and finish the piece

Materials

The pattern calls for two specific yarns from Blue Sky Fibers, both made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton and available in a worsted weight:

• Organic Cotton (Worsted) – solid colorway, 100g / 150 yards per hank; 3 hanks required (Color A: Graphite shown)
• Printed Organic Cotton (Worsted) – printed colorway, 100g / 150 yards per hank; 4 hanks required (Color B: Jack Frost shown)

Both yarns are certified organic, making this an appealing choice for knitters who prioritize natural and sustainably sourced fibers. Cotton is also a breathable, lightweight fiber, which makes the finished wrap comfortable for three-season wear and excellent for layering, as noted in the pattern description.

Needles and Notions

• Size 15 (10mm) knitting needles, or the size needed to achieve gauge – the large needle size, combined with the double-stranded yarn, creates a fabric that works up quickly
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

The recommended