A Knot in Time Wrap

A Knot in Time Wrap by MunroSisters3

What Is Being Made

The A Knot in Time Wrap is an elegant lace shawl designed by Fiona Munro from MunroSisters3. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated wrap measuring 61 inches in length and 15 inches in width, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The finished piece showcases delicate lace patterning combined with a structured moss stitch edging, resulting in a refined garment that balances openwork elegance with practical wearability.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This wrap employs several key knitting techniques that define its construction and visual appeal. The primary design feature is lace stitch, which creates the openwork body of the wrap through strategic yarn overs and decreases that form intricate patterns. The edging utilizes moss stitch (also known as seed stitch), a fundamental textured stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern. This combination of techniques—delicate lace for the main body and structured moss stitch for the border—provides both aesthetic interest and functional stability to the finished piece.

The moss stitch edging is worked in rows using the pattern K1, P1 repeated across, then repeating this row sequence for approximately 1 inch before casting off. This creates a refined, non-curling edge that frames the lace work beautifully and prevents the wrap from rolling.

Materials and Gauge

The A Knot in Time Wrap is worked in Malabrigo Lace yarn, a 100% merino wool in lace weight. The project requires 2 skeins totaling 860 meters (940 yards) in the Water Green colorway (shade 83). This yarn choice provides the ideal drape and delicacy needed for lace knitting while offering the softness and elasticity of merino fiber.

Needles required are 3.00mm (US size 2.5) in either straight or 16-inch circular configuration, selected to obtain the specified gauge. The pattern gauge is 31 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in lace stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. Additional materials include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and pins for blocking to shape and even out the lace.

Project Details

• Craft: Knitting
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Format: Downloadable PDF pattern
• Designer: Fiona Munro (MunroSisters3)
• Finished Size: One size, 61 inches long by 15 inches wide
• Yarn Weight: Lace weight
• Yarn Quantity: 860 meters (940 yards) total

This pattern was supported in part by the Eat.Sleep.Knit. Pattern Academy Design Fellowship, indicating its quality and design rigor. The A Knot in Time Wrap represents an excellent intermediate project for knitters seeking to develop lace skills while creating a beautiful, wearable accessory.