Blue Sky Fibers Sasha Wrap

Blue Sky Fibers Sasha Wrap – Knitting Pattern by Sarah Smuland

The Sasha Wrap is an elegant, lightweight knitted wrap designed by Sarah Smuland and published by Blue Sky Fibers (formerly Blue Sky Alpacas). Described in the pattern as graceful and easy-to-knit, this accessory is perfect for knitters who want a polished, wearable piece without complex construction. It falls into the category of capes, ponchos, and shawls, functioning as a sophisticated wrap that can be fastened with a single button for a refined, put-together look.

What Is Being Made

The Sasha Wrap is a rectangular knitted wrap that is folded in half lengthwise and secured with a 1-inch button. A built-in buttonhole is worked directly into the fabric, eliminating the need for any additional closures or complicated finishing techniques. The finished piece has a clean, structured silhouette with a subtle ribbed texture that adds visual interest while keeping the fabric supple and drapey. It is available in two sizes:

• S/M: 20 inches wide × 52 inches long
• M/L: 24 inches wide × 52 inches long

The length is consistent across both sizes, while the width varies to accommodate different body types. The pattern notes that the piece will stretch to approximately 52 inches during blocking, so knitters should expect some natural growth in the finished measurements.

Techniques Used

The Sasha Wrap is worked entirely flat (back and forth in rows), making it an ideal project for knitters who prefer straight or circular needles used in a traditional flat construction. There is no knitting in the round involved. The flat construction means every right-side and wrong-side row is worked separately, which is straightforward and well-suited to the beginner experience level indicated in the pattern.

One notable technique introduced in the pattern is the backwards loop cast-on worked in the middle of a row to create the buttonhole. This involves turning the work, using a backwards loop method to cast on three new stitches over the bound-off gap, and then turning back to continue the row as written. While simple, this technique teaches knitters how to add stitches mid-row — a useful skill that extends beyond this single project.

Blocking is an important finishing step called out in the pattern. Blocking allows the ribbed fabric to relax and reach its full finished dimensions, and it is especially effective with the yarn used in this design.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern throughout the Sasha Wrap is a rib pattern, specifically a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged to create vertical columns of texture. The ribbing is structured as follows:

• Right Side (RS) rows: Slip 1, k11, *p3, k12; repeat from * to end
• Wrong Side (WS) rows: Slip 1, p11, *k3, p12; repeat from * to end

This rib pattern creates a fabric with excellent elasticity and a subtle, refined texture. The slip stitch at the beginning of every row creates a neat, chain-like selvedge edge along both long sides of the wrap, giving the finished piece a tidy, professional appearance without any additional edging or border work.

The buttonhole rows introduce a brief section of stockinette stitch logic combined with bind-off and cast-on stitches to form the opening. Basic bind-off and cast-on techniques are the only additional stitch skills required beyond the core rib pattern, keeping the overall stitch vocabulary very accessible for beginner and confident beginner knitters alike.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern is specifically designed for Blue Sky Alpacas TECHNO, a chunky weight yarn sold in 50g/120-yard hanks. The required yardage is:

• S/M: 4 hanks
• M/L: 5 hanks

The sample shown in the pattern photography was knitted in Metro Silver #1971, a sophisticated neutral colorway that highlights the elegant drape and texture of the rib pattern. TECHNO is a fine, lightweight yarn despite its chunky classification,