Instyle Wrap

Instyle Wrap by ViTalina Craft

What Is Being Made

The Instyle Wrap is a versatile knitted scarf designed by independent designer ViTalina Craft. This downloadable knitting pattern offers three finished size options to suit different preferences and yarn quantities. The Large size measures 57 cm (22½ inches) in width and 190 cm (75 inches) in length, making it an elegant wrap-style scarf. The Medium size is 42 cm (16½ inches) wide by 152 cm (60 inches) long, while the Small size measures 30 cm (12 inches) wide by 112 cm (44 inches) long. This design is classified as an intermediate-level knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Instyle Wrap employs a sideways knitting construction method, which means the scarf is worked horizontally from one short end to the other rather than from top to bottom. This approach allows for interesting stitch pattern development and creates unique visual effects along the length of the finished piece. The sideways construction technique is particularly useful for creating scarves with varied stitch patterns or color transitions that flow across the width of the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative techniques to create the finished design. The gauge is established at 20 stitches and 31 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in stockinette stitch using US 4 (3.5 mm) needles after blocking. The stitch glossary includes the following techniques:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• K2tog (knit two stitches together) – a right-leaning decrease used to shape the garment
• SSK (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease created by slipping two stitches knitwise individually, then inserting the left needle through the front of these stitches and knitting them together
• Yarn Over (Yo) – creates decorative eyelet holes and increases within the pattern
• Cdd (central double decrease) – slip two stitches together as if to knit, knit one stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over the knitted stitch for a centered decrease

These stitch techniques work together to create texture, shaping, and visual interest throughout the wrap.

Materials and Tools Required

The Instyle Wrap is worked in DK weight yarn (also known as 8-ply), which is a medium-weight yarn ideal for creating fabric with good drape and definition. Depending on which size you choose to knit, you will need either 2, 3, or 5 skeins of 100-gram yarn. Each skein contains 225 meters (246 yards) of yarn, so the total yardage required ranges from 450 meters for the Small size to 1,125 meters for the Large size.

The pattern calls for US 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needles to achieve the specified gauge with DK weight yarn. A tapestry needle is also required for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the completed wrap. Blocking the finished piece after knitting is recommended to achieve the correct gauge and to even out the stitches for a polished final appearance.