Do you ever find a yarn that you instantly want to use for everything under the sun? That is the case for me with Lion Brand’s new
First let’s talk about
Acrylic is known for its durability, washability, and low price. Bringing these two fibers together creates a yarn that is soft and lightweight, warm, less expensive, durable and much less likely to pill, and 100% machine washable and dryable! I’m also in love with all of the colors
While I do have so many plans for
Secondly, I wanted a pattern where the yarn would be the star so I could really show it off. No crazy stitch combos or color work, just a sea of soothing and squishy garter stitch. Lastly, I wanted design that would really accent and compliment the softness of the yarn. Garter stitch is so tactile and fun to touch, and I absolutely love how the simplicity of it adds to the lightweight nature of this yarn and makes this such a warm, cozy wrap that you can really bundle up in without it weighing you down.
Uneven striping is a favorite of mine. It’s a great way to add personality and individuality to an otherwise repetitive technique. I love my
Tassels are probably my favorite accent to any knit or crochet piece, so of course I had to add some to this wrap! I used contrasting colors for the tassels and their ties to further play on the name. The addition of these tassels will make you even more drawn to swinging this thing around and wrapping up in it!
This is an easy level pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch and the m1l and m1r increase stitches.
MATERIALS:
1 skein each
FINISHED SIZE:
(A) Length to point: 28”/71cm
(B) Width: 62”/157cm
GAUGE:
14 sts + 32 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch
ABBREVIATIONS:
*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard US terms
CO – cast on
K – knit
M1l – make 1 left
M1r – make 1 right
Pm – place marker
Rep – repeat
RS – right side
Sm – slip marker
St(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Note: Wrap is worked from the top down, increasing 4 sts on every other row. The bound off edge forms the outer v-shaped sides and it is important to bind off loosely to prevent this edge from pulling and to allow it to drape nicely.
With color A, CO 7.
Set up row: K 3, pm, K 1, pm, K 3.
Row 1 (RS): K 1, m1r, K to marker, m1r, sm, K 1, sm, m1l, K to last st, m1l, K 1. (11 sts)
Row 2 (WS): K, slipping markers.
Rep rows 1 and 2, changing colors as follows:
Rows 3-70: Color A. (147 sts)
Rows 71-78: Color B. (163 sts)
Rows 79 and 80: Color A. (167 sts)
Rows 81-106: Color B. (219 sts)
Rows 107-112: Color C. (231 sts)
Rows 113 and 114: Color B. (235 sts)
Rows 115-134: Color C. (275 sts)
Rows 135-138: Color D. (283 sts)
Rows 139 and 140: Color C. (287 sts)
Rows 141-154: Color D. (315 sts)
Bind off loosely.
Secure and weave in all ends.
Tassels:
Cut ninety 10”/25cm lengths and three 18”/46cm lengths of color B and three 18”/46cm lengths of color C. Divide the 10”/25cm lengths into three groups of 30. Tie each bundle at the middle point with one of the 18”/46cm lengths of color B. Fold each bundle in half so that the tie is at the tip of the loop created with the fold.
Tie crosswise around each folded bundle about 1⁄2”/1.25cm below top of fold with remaining 18”/46cm lengths of color C. Wrap the tails of the ties around and around the bundles and then thread them inside and down the middle of the bundles with a tapestry needle. Tie the tops of the tassels onto the 3 corners of the wrap and knot to secure. Thread the tails inside and down the middle of the tassels using a tapestry needle. Trim tassels to desired length.
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