Mediterranean Tulle Wrap
Craft: knitting
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: knit, yarn over
Sizes: one size
Finished Measurements: approx. 28″ wide and 56 inches from end to end (lying flat – it’s stretchy though!)
Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows = 4” on 6 mm in st st (as given on ball band); gauge is not too important
Yarn: 200g, 352 yds (321 m) bulky mohair
Suggested Brand: 4 skeins Pingouin Ligne Noire (discontinued)
Needles/Hooks: 10 mm 20″ or longer circular or straight needles
Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook; 60″ of 0.5 cm ribbon (or ribbon of your choice); 4-8 small buttons (size isn’t crucial)
Instructions:
CO 61 sts (or an uneven number to the desired width).
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: *K2tog, YO*; rep from * to * to last st, knit
Rep Row 2 only until wrap reaches desired length, or until you run out of yarn (leaving enough for bind off). BO very loosely. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Cut your ribbon in half and be sure the ends won’t fray (stick them near a flame to melt the ends, depending on the fabric – careful!).
Weave the ribbon through your wrap at one-inch intervals starting approx. 12 inches from one end.
Using a needle and thread, arrange one end of the ribbon in a bow and sew a button on top of it making sure you are sewing it to at least two strands of yarn at the edge of the wrap.
Repeat on the other side of the wrap pulling the ribbon so it is bunched as much as you would like.
Repeat for opposite end.
I'm working on this shawl right now, I love it! This is my first actual knitting project. I'm hooked now!
Thank you so much for this pattern, it's lovely, without being so difficult as to become discouraged.
Do I repeat rows one and two, or just row two?
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. You repeat Row 2 only.
hi kelly it is sue again please help me your wrap pattern say repeat these two rows butn you said only row 2 i found your patterns under knitting patterns ,com
So sorry Sue. You do repeat Row 2 only and the pattern has been updated to reflect this. Sorry for any confusion!
I've read the wrap pattern three times, but see no mention of the length or width of the ribbon you used. Otherwise, this is a smart and simple idea! But could you "guesstimate" on the amount of ribbon? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for pointing that out! The pattern has been updated. You need approx. 60" of ribbon which is then cut in half. It will depend on how much you would like it "bunched".
Hi. How did you get the scalloped edges?
It is gathered at either end with a ribbon. Just bunched, not scalloped.