Mohair Wrap

Mohair Wrap by Jo Sharp

What is Being Made

The Mohair Wrap is a luxurious knitted shawl measuring 150cm in length, designed by Jo Sharp. This wrap combines elegance with wearability, offering a generous size suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a versatile accessory. The finished dimensions make it an ideal garment for layering or as a statement piece in any wardrobe.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using knitting as the primary craft method. The design is specifically tailored for beginner-level knitters, making it an accessible introduction to shawl construction without requiring advanced techniques or complex stitch patterns. The knitting approach allows for the creation of flowing, elegant fabric that showcases the luxurious qualities of the yarn.

Stitches and Knitting Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques suitable for beginners, including:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches as the foundational building blocks
• Knit front and back (Kfb) for increasing stitches and shaping the wrap
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) and Knit 3 together (K3tog) for decreasing stitches to create shaping and definition
• Make 1 (M1) increases, created by picking up the loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it, providing invisible increases
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases for refined stitch reduction
• Purl variations including purl into the back of stitch (Pb1) and purl into back and front (Pbf) for textural interest
• Slip stitches (sl) for transitioning between sections
• Cable needle (cn) techniques for potential textural elements

These stitches work together to create a cohesive fabric with gentle shaping and visual interest appropriate for a beginner-friendly design.

Yarn and Materials

The Mohair Wrap is crafted using Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, a premium yarn choice that defines the project's luxurious character. The yarn is a 3-ply weight, providing a lightweight yet substantial fabric ideal for wraps and shawls. Kid mohair is prized for its softness, drape, and subtle sheen, making it an excellent choice for an elegant wrap that feels as beautiful as it looks. The 3-ply construction offers enough body to create structure while maintaining the airy, flowing qualities characteristic of mohair fibers. Knitting needles appropriate for 3-ply yarn weight will be required to work this pattern, along with a cable needle for any textured stitch elements included in the design.