Blue Sky Fibers Windom Silk Wrap Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Windom Silk Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Windom Silk Wrap is a luxurious knitted shawl and wrap designed by Virginia Sattler-Reimer. This versatile accessory measures 56 inches long and 14½ inches wide, making it suitable for wear as either a generous wrap or an elegant scarf. The finished piece showcases a beautiful drape characteristic of silk-blend yarns, offering everyday glamour with its refined construction and visual appeal.

Techniques and Construction

This wrap is worked flat on circular needles, using the stockinette stitch as the primary fabric. The design features horizontal stripes created through a carefully planned color sequence that repeats throughout the pattern. The striping technique adds visual interest while remaining accessible to knitters with intermediate experience. The wrap begins with a cast-on of 252 stitches and incorporates edge stitches worked through the back loop to create clean, finished edges. The pattern uses a repeating color sequence worked over 35 rows, which is knitted twice before completing the final 16 rows to achieve the finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch throughout the wrap, creating a smooth, classic fabric with excellent drape
• Knit Through Back Loop (k1tbl): Used at the beginning and end of rows to create neat, finished edges
• Purl Stitch: Incorporated as part of the construction process

Materials and Gauge

The Windom Silk Wrap requires five hanks of Alpaca Silk or Metalico yarn in sport weight (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 50 grams per hank with 146 yards per hank). Knitters work with US Size 8 (5.0mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. The pattern offers multiple colorway options, including a neutral gray version, a sophisticated blue version, a warm red version, and additional variations using specialty metallic yarns for added sheen and visual interest.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated for advanced beginner knitters. While the construction uses fundamental stitches and straightforward techniques, the color work and stitch count require focus and attention to pattern changes. The intermediate difficulty makes this an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic patterns while still maintaining achievable complexity.