Harris Wrap in Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca/Techno - 202017 - Downloadable PDF

Harris Wrap in Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca and Techno – Pattern Summary

The Harris Wrap is a luxurious knitted wrap designed by J.H. Walter and published by Blue Sky Fibers as part of The Traveler Series (pattern No. 202017). It is a generously sized, cozy accessory that combines two distinct Blue Sky Fibers yarns to create a piece with rich textural contrast and exceptional softness. The design is rated Advanced Beginner in difficulty, making it an accessible yet rewarding project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with multiple yarn weights and needle sizes.

What Is Being Made

The Harris Wrap is a large, enveloping wrap intended to be worn around the shoulders or neck. It is generously sized in both circumference and width, offering warmth and elegance suited to travel or everyday wear. Two sizes are available:

• S/M: 64" circumference, 18" width
• L/XL: 80" circumference, 18" width

The finished piece combines panels of ribbing and garter stitch, each worked in a different Blue Sky Fibers yarn, giving the wrap a beautifully layered, tactile quality. The design is listed under the cowls project category, reflecting its wraparound, close-to-the-body wearability.

Yarns and Materials

Two Blue Sky Fibers yarns are used together in this pattern, each chosen for its unique fiber content and drape:

• Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca; 50g / 110 yards) – Used for the ribbed sections. The colorway shown is No. 1988 Denim, labeled as Color A. You will need 5 (6) hanks for S/M (L/XL).
• Blue Sky Fibers Techno (68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino; 50g / 120 yards) – Used for the garter stitch sections. The colorway shown is No. 522 Tranquil, labeled as Color B. You will need 5 (6) hanks for S/M (L/XL).

Baby Alpaca is a sport-weight yarn celebrated for its incredible softness, lightweight warmth, and subtle sheen. It is hypoallergenic and gentle against the skin, making it ideal for a wrap worn close to the neck and face. Techno is a sport-weight blend that adds a touch of silk luster and the elasticity of Extra Fine Merino, resulting in a yarn with beautiful drape and a slightly more structured hand than the pure alpaca.

Needles and Notions

• Size 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles – used with Baby Alpaca for the ribbed sections
• Size 9 (5.5mm) 60" circular needle – used with Techno for the garter stitch sections; the long circular length accommodates the large circumference of the wrap
• Tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends

Techniques and Construction

The Harris Wrap is constructed using two primary knitting techniques, each assigned to one of the two yarns. This intentional pairing of stitch pattern and fiber creates a wrap with both visual and tactile interest.

K1, P1 Ribbing

K1, P1 rib is worked using Baby Alpaca on the smaller Size 7 needles. Ribbing is a classic knitting stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row. It produces a vertically textured fabric with natural elasticity, which gives the wrap a comfortable, form-fitting quality at the ribbed sections. The gauge for this section is 30 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (unblocked).

Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is worked using Techno on the larger Size 9 circular needle. Garter stitch is one of the most fundamental knitting stitch patterns, created by kn