Brela Wrap Knitting Pattern

Brela Wrap in Juniper Moon Farm Sabine

What Is Being Made

The Brela Wrap is a sophisticated knitted shawl designed by Tabetha Hedrick. This wrap measures 15 inches wide by 62 inches long, making it a generous rectangular wrap suitable for layering and styling versatility. The design features a striking two-color construction with a primary colorway and contrasting accent details, finished with functional i-cord ties that allow for adjustable gathering and secure fastening.

Knitting Techniques

This wrap employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques that create both visual interest and functional design elements. The construction begins with a contrasting color border, transitions into the main color body, and concludes with another contrasting border. The wrap utilizes i-cord ties—a classic technique worked on double-pointed needles that creates decorative, cord-like straps. These ties are woven through the eyelets created by the stitch pattern, allowing the wearer to gather the wrap at the bust line or desired location and tie the ends in a bow for a customized fit. The blocking process is essential to achieving the finished measurements and proper drape of the wrap.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the Brela Stitch, a decorative 10-row repeat that works over a multiple of 11 stitches plus 2. This stitch combines several fundamental techniques:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the foundation
• Yarn overs (yo) create the characteristic eyelets that define the wrap's open, airy aesthetic
• K2tog (knit 2 together) decreases that pair with yarn overs for balanced shaping
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) decreases that lean left and provide visual symmetry
• Slip stitches (sl) at the selvage edge create neat, finished edges

The Brela Stitch pattern repeats 43 times throughout the main body of the wrap, creating a consistent, rhythmic texture. The contrasting color sections at the beginning and end are worked in simple garter stitch (knit every row), providing a clean frame for the patterned center.

Materials

The Brela Wrap is worked in Juniper Moon Farm Sabine, a yarn that comes in 100-gram hanks. The main color (MC) requires 5 hanks in color #35 Hayfields, while the contrasting color (CC) uses 1 hank in color #34 Twilight. The pattern is designed to be worked on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, with an additional set of 2 double-pointed needles of the same size required for the i-cord ties. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in the Brela Stitch when blocked, ensuring proper finished dimensions and drape. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing.