Bea Wrap in Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour - ZB313-00002-ENPFRP - Downloadable PDF

Bea Wrap in Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour – A Beginner Knitting Pattern by Lisa Richardson

The Bea Wrap is an elegantly simple knitted wrap designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an ideal project for those who are new to knitting or looking for a relaxing, straightforward make. The finished wrap is a generously sized accessory measuring 50 cm (19¾ in) wide by 200 cm (78¾ in) long, creating a luxurious piece that can be worn draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or styled in a variety of ways.

What Is Being Made

The Bea Wrap is a large, rectangular knitted wrap — a type of oversized scarf or shawl-like accessory designed to envelop the wearer in warmth and softness. Its generous dimensions make it a versatile wardrobe staple, suitable for layering over both casual and dressed-up outfits. The wrap is photographed in two colourways: Brook 002 and Sunset 008, both from the Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour yarn range, showcasing how the design translates beautifully across different shades.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour, a lace weight yarn sold in 50 gm balls. Kidsilk Haze Colour is a signature Rowan yarn celebrated for its delicate halo, incredible softness, and subtle sheen — qualities that lend the Bea Wrap its characteristically light and airy drape. The yarn's mohair and silk composition gives the finished fabric a beautifully fluid quality that is both lightweight and surprisingly warm.

• Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour, lace weight, 50 gm balls
• Colourways shown: Brook 002 and Sunset 008
• Needles: 3¼mm (UK No. 10 / US 3) and 4mm (UK No. 8 / US 6)

Stitches and Techniques Used

Despite its impressive finished size, the Bea Wrap relies on just a handful of fundamental knitting stitches, making it highly accessible for beginner knitters. The construction is straightforward and rhythmic, allowing knitters to build confidence and speed as the project progresses.

• Garter stitch (g st): Formed by knitting every row, garter stitch creates a ridged, reversible fabric with natural elasticity. In the Bea Wrap, garter stitch is used for the border rows at the cast-on and cast-off edges, as well as for the four edge stitches on either side of the central panel throughout the body of the wrap. This creates a neat, stable selvedge that prevents the edges from curling.
• Stocking stitch (st st): The main body of the wrap is worked in stocking stitch — knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows — across the central section. This produces a smooth, flat fabric that showcases the delicate halo of the Kidsilk Haze Colour yarn to its full advantage.
• Cast on and cast off: The pattern instructs knitters to cast on and cast off loosely, which is an important technique when working with lace weight yarns to ensure the finished edges have sufficient stretch and drape.

Construction and Pattern Structure

The Bea Wrap is worked flat, back and forth in rows, from one short end to the other. The construction follows a clear and logical sequence that is easy to follow even for those relatively new to knitting patterns.

• Begin by casting on 110 stitches loosely using 3¼mm needles.
• Work 6 rows of garter stitch to form the lower border, ending with the right side facing.
• Switch to 4mm needles and begin the main pattern: right-side rows are knitted entirely, while wrong-side rows are worked as K4, purl to last 4 stitches, K4