Antonia Wrap in Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia - J118-01 - Downloadable PDF

Antonia Wrap by Claudia Wersing

Project Overview

The Antonia Wrap is an intermediate-level knitted shawl from the Winter Breeze Collection, designed by Claudia Wersing. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a generous triangular wrap featuring color work and strategic shaping. The finished wrap measures 53 inches (135 centimeters) in width at the cast-off edge and 86½ inches (220 centimeters) in length along the left side, making it a substantial accessory suitable for layering and styling versatility.

Yarn and Materials

The Antonia Wrap is worked using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia, a sport-weight yarn. The pattern calls for four coordinating 100-gram hanks in the following colors:

• Color 123 Turquoise (A)
• Color 115 Denim (B)
• Color 122 Charoite (C)
• Color 106 Juniper (D)

Construction requires one pair of size US 6 (4mm) knitting needles. The gauge is worked at 10 stitches over a specified row count with the recommended needle size and yarn weight.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its structure and visual interest. The wrap begins with a small cast-on of 7 stitches and expands through strategic increases and decreases that maintain a balanced shaping.

Stitch techniques used include:

• Knit (K) – basic knit stitch forming the primary fabric
• Purl (P) – reverse stitch used on wrong-side rows
• Make One Knit (M1K) – an invisible increase worked on knit rows to add stitches while maintaining fabric continuity
• Make One Purl (M1P) – an invisible increase worked on purl rows
• Purl Two Together (P2tog) – a left-leaning decrease that reduces stitches on wrong-side rows
• Slip Stitch (sl) – stitches slipped knitwise or purlwise as indicated, typically used for edge definition

The pattern establishes a repeating row sequence with paired increases and decreases, creating a triangular silhouette. The slipped stitches at the edges (3 stitches worked as slip stitches on each row) create clean, finished selvage edges characteristic of professional shawl construction.

Color Work and Pattern Sequence

The Antonia Wrap features a structured color-blocking sequence using all four Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia colors. The pattern works through the following color rotation:

• 2 rows in color A (Turquoise)
• 4 rows in color B (Denim)
• 4 rows in color C (Charoite)
• 8 rows in color B (Denim)
• 10 rows in color D (Juniper)

This sequence creates distinct horizontal color bands throughout the wrap, adding visual depth and interest to the finished piece. The varying row counts for each color section create a dynamic rhythm in the color progression.

Construction Method

The wrap is constructed from a small foundation cast-on, growing outward through continuous increases and decreases worked in a specific pattern. Rows are worked flat on straight needles, with right-side rows and wrong-side rows following complementary stitch patterns. The increases and decreases are balanced to maintain the triangular shape while the color sequence adds dimensional interest to the expanding fabric.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable with basic increases, decreases, and color changes. The repeating row structure and straightforward stitch combinations make it accessible for progressing knitters, while the finished dimensions and color work provide satisfying results.