Cabled Wrap Knitting Pattern

Cabled Wrap in Noro Okunoshima

What is Being Made

This project is an intermediate-level knitted wrap featuring cable pattern details. The finished wrap measures approximately 22 x 48 inches (56 x 122 centimeters), making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering and styling. The design combines stockinette stitch sections with decorative cable work throughout.

Techniques Used

The Cabled Wrap employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to create its finished structure. Knitters will use the pick up and knit method to work stitches along edges, which involves knitting into loops along an edge to add new stitches. The slip, slip, knit (or slip, slip, purl) decrease technique is utilized to shape the wrap by slipping two stitches and then knitting or purling them together. Yarn over increases are worked to create new stitches and contribute to the wrap's construction. The pattern incorporates cable work, which requires using a cable needle to create the characteristic twisted rope-like texture. Selvage stitches are worked at edges to facilitate easier seaming. The pattern notes that the circular needle is used to accommodate the larger number of stitches without joining rounds, meaning the wrap is worked flat rather than in the round.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary background stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, V-textured fabric
• Cable Pattern: Decorative twisted stitches created by crossing groups of stitches over each other using a cable needle; the pattern can be worked from either written text instructions or a stitch chart
• Yarn Over: Used to create new stitches and add texture throughout the design
• Slip, Slip, Knit/Purl: A left-leaning decrease technique used for shaping
• Selvage Stitches: Edge stitches worked to improve the appearance and seaming quality of the wrap's edges

Materials and Gauge

The Cabled Wrap is designed to be knitted with 5 x 100-gram cakes of Noro Okunoshima yarn in colorway #03, providing approximately 500 grams of yarn for the complete project. The pattern calls for one US 10 (6mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 centimeters) in length, or a size adjusted to match the specified gauge. A cable needle is required for working the cable pattern sections.

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10 centimeters) over Stockinette stitch using size US 10 needles. Over the cable pattern sections, the gauge is 19 stitches and 22 rows to 4 inches (10 centimeters) using the same needle size. The pattern includes a clear reminder to take time to check gauge before beginning, as gauge accuracy directly affects the finished measurements of the wrap.

Pattern Notes

The cable pattern may be worked from either written text instructions or a chart, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern. The circular needle is specifically used to accommodate the larger number of stitches required for the wrap's width, but the wrap is worked flat (not joined in the round) rather than in circular rows.