Cedaredge Wrap - Shawl Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Gunnison

Cedaredge Wrap - Shawl Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Cedaredge Wrap is a versatile shawl designed by Susan Baron for women seeking a sophisticated layering piece. This knitted wrap offers two size options: Medium, measuring 17 inches wide by 55 inches long, and Long, measuring 17 inches wide by 75 inches long. The wrap combines practical dimensions with elegant styling, making it suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Tahki Gunnison yarn, a practical blend of 57% wool and 43% polyacrylic that balances warmth with easy care. The Medium size requires 3 skeins in color #2015 purple (A) and 2 skeins in color #2013 rust (B), while the Long size uses 4 skeins of purple and 3 skeins of rust. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces of yarn with 218 yards of yardage. Construction requires US 8 (5mm) needles, stitch markers, and a yarn needle for finishing.

Knitting Techniques

The Cedaredge Wrap employs several key knitting techniques that create visual interest and texture. The pattern is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward construction without complex shaping. The design incorporates lace elements through strategic yarn overs and decreases, creating an airy, elegant appearance. The seamless construction method means pieces are joined without visible seams, resulting in a polished finished garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental stitches accessible to beginner-level knitters. Seed Stitch forms a textured border, created by alternating knit and purl stitches across all rows in a checkerboard pattern. The Eyelet Row introduces lace detailing through a combination of knit stitches, k2tog decreases, and yarn overs (yo), which create small decorative holes. Stockinette Stitch serves as the main fabric, produced by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows, creating a smooth, classic appearance. The k2tog (knit two together) decrease is used throughout the lace sections to balance the yarn overs and maintain proper stitch counts.

Gauge and Difficulty

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished wrap meets the intended dimensions. This project is rated as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to knitters new to lace techniques while still providing satisfying construction and beautiful results.