Dew Drops Wrap

Dew Drops Wrap by Bex Hopkins

What is Being Made

The Dew Drops Wrap is a large parallelogram-shaped wrap designed by Bex Hopkins. This knitted accessory features a generous finished length of 93.3 inches (237 centimeters) with a center width of 17.3 inches (44 centimeters), making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering and warmth. The parallelogram construction creates elegant angled edges, with a cast-on length of 21.6 inches (55 centimeters) that tapers or expands to the wider center section.

Techniques Used

This wrap combines two primary knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. Garter stitch forms the foundation of the design, creating wide horizontal stripes that provide a relaxing, meditative knitting experience. Lace work is integrated throughout the wrap, featuring dew drop motifs that add delicate openwork details contrasting beautifully against the solid garter stitch sections. The combination of these techniques creates a balanced design that is both textural and elegant.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch: The primary stitch used for the wide stripe sections, created by knitting every row. This fundamental stitch provides structure, warmth, and a classic aesthetic.
• Lace stitches: Dew drop lace motifs are worked throughout the pattern, incorporating yarn overs and decreases to create openwork designs that resemble water droplets.

Materials and Yarn Weight

The Dew Drops Wrap is designed for fingering weight or 4-ply yarn, a lightweight yet durable yarn category ideal for creating fabric with excellent drape and delicate stitch definition. The pattern requires a total of 1200 meters (300 grams) of yarn, distributed as 400 meters (100 grams) each across three colors, or alternatively worked in a single color throughout. The pattern is particularly versatile for crafters with mini skeins or yarn oddments, making it an excellent stash-busting project.

Knitting needles required are US 4 / 3.5 millimeters, sized to achieve the specified gauge. A 32-inch (80-centimeter) circular needle is recommended for accommodating the wrap's length during knitting, though straight needles may also be used. The gauge is 20 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in garter stitch after blocking, and achieving this gauge is essential to ensure sufficient yarn for the complete project.

Difficulty Level

This wrap is rated as an intermediate knitting project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle lace work combined with larger-scale projects. The integration of garter stitch sections with lace motifs provides manageable complexity, as the repetitive garter stitch offers breaks from the concentration required for lace pattern work.