Product Description
I don't like to fuss when putting on a wrap with looking for the right side. This stitch pattern appealed to me for that reason. It’s not exactly the same on both sides, but it’s almost the same due to the little triangles made up of stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch. It is reversible since the so called wrong side is equally nice and the only difference is in the columns between the triangles. The pattern is easily memorized and has a nice flow once you get going. Don’t let the 24 row repeat intimidate you, as the rows progress logically, creating the opposing triangles once you get past the first repeat. The edges have a pretty zigzag that adds a feminine touch and the silk content of the yarn makes it drape softly, allowing it to be worn as a scarf as well. The instructions include both a charted and a written version of the stitch pattern, so that you can use whichever format you prefer.
The Ada Fanshawe Wrap by Robin Hunter
What Is Being Made
The Ada Fanshawe Wrap is a versatile knitted shawl designed by Robin Hunter that functions as both a wrap and a scarf. This intermediate-level knitting project features a reversible design, making it equally attractive on both sides. The wrap's soft drape, enhanced by silk content in the yarn, allows it to be styled as either a traditional wrap or worn as a flowing scarf.
Stitch Patterns and Techniques
The wrap showcases a distinctive geometric stitch pattern built from stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch, which combine to create small triangular motifs throughout the fabric. The pattern features a 24-row repeat that, while initially appearing complex, progresses logically once you move past the first repeat. The rows build upon each other in a way that creates opposing triangles with a natural flow, making the pattern easier to memorize than the row count might suggest.
The reversible nature of the design means that both sides are equally beautiful, with the primary difference appearing in the columns between the triangles. This reversibility is achieved through the careful placement of stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch, ensuring that the "wrong side" is just as visually appealing as the right side.
The shawl's edges feature a pretty zigzag edging that adds a feminine aesthetic detail to the finished piece.
Pattern Format and Instructions
The downloadable PDF pattern includes both charted and written versions of the stitch pattern, allowing knitters to work from whichever format they prefer. This dual-format approach makes the pattern accessible to knitters with different learning styles and experience levels.
Yarn and Materials
The Ada Fanshawe Wrap is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn with silk content, which contributes to the wrap's characteristic soft drape and elegant movement. The silk blend ensures the finished garment hangs beautifully whether worn as a wrap or scarf.
Difficulty Level
This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to work with stitch patterns and multi-row repeats. While the 24-row repeat may initially seem intimidating, the logical progression of the rows and the memorability of the pattern make it an achievable and rewarding project for intermediate-level crafters.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Robin Hunter |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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