What you'll need
| One size only: | Length: 62” (157.5cm)- Width: 17.5” (44.5cm) |
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Malabrigo Yarn Mechita - Water Green
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2 |
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Malabrigo Yarn Mechita - Glitter
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2 |
Product Description
This modern rectangular wrap has beautiful fairisle squirrels in an oak tree surrounded by acorns detail and a lovely moss (seed) stitch border around the entire wrap.
The blocked final measurements of the wrap are width 17.5” (44.5cm) by length 62” (157.5cm).
The wrap is knit with fingering weight yarn, 4 skeins of Mechita, Malabrigo (100% merino wool, fingering weight), 100 grams/420 yards (384 meters) in: - 2 skeins (768m (840 yards) total) of Water Green 083 - 1.5 skeins (576m (630 yards) total) of Glitter 048
Fairisle should be worked in the stranded method and long floats of more than 3 sts should be ‘caught’ to avoid large loops on the back side (WS). The pattern includes charts for the fairisle sections of the wrap.
It is worked as two identical pieces from the right and left far ends to the centre. The two pieces are grafted together using Kitchener Stitch to create a seamless join. Other joining methods can be used.
Squirrels Wrap by Fiona Munro
What Is Being Made
The Squirrels Wrap is a long, elegant knitted shawl designed by Fiona Munro of MunroSisters3. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a finished wrap measuring 62 inches (157.5 centimeters) in length and 17.5 inches (44.5 centimeters) in width, making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping across the shoulders or wearing as a generous scarf.
Craft and Techniques
This project uses knitting as the primary craft technique. The wrap incorporates fair isle colorwork, a traditional technique that involves knitting with two colors simultaneously to create intricate patterned designs. Fair isle knitting requires careful attention to tension and color management, making this an intermediate-level project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technical abilities.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The Squirrels Wrap is worked primarily in stockinette stitch combined with fair isle colorwork techniques. Stockinette stitch—created by alternating knit and purl rows—provides a smooth, flat fabric base that allows the fair isle pattern to stand out prominently. The pattern requires working with stitch markers to track pattern repeats and maintain consistency throughout the project.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern calls for Mechita, Malabrigo yarn, which is composed of 100% merino wool in fingering weight. The total yardage required is 840 yards (768 meters), distributed as follows:
- 2 skeins of Water Green 083 (main color) totaling 840 yards
- 1.5 skeins of Glitter 048 (contrast color) totaling 630 yards
The pattern specifies 3.00mm (US 2.5) needles, either straight or 16-inch circular needles, sized to achieve the required gauge. Additional materials include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, and a stitch holder or spare knitting needle for holding stitches temporarily. Pins are optional for blocking purposes.
Gauge and Finished Specifications
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 29 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette fair isle. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions of 62 inches by 17.5 inches.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering, Sport |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | MunroSisters3 |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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