Classic Elite Yarns Emilia Wrap Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Emilia Shawl

What is Being Made

Emilia is a triangular shawl designed by Susan Mills, originally published in Fall 1610 as part of a printed collection of designs. This is an intermediate-level knitting project that features textured stripes combined with a feather and fan edging, creating a sophisticated wrap suitable for various occasions.

Construction Method

The shawl is worked flat from the center top down, beginning with a small cast-on at the top and expanding outward through strategic increases. This top-down construction allows knitters to customize the finished size by continuing to work additional pattern repeats before binding off. The shawl grows symmetrically from a center marker, with increases worked on both sides of the center stitch throughout the project.

Techniques Used

• Lace work – Eyelet Columns chart sections create openwork details and contribute to the feather and fan edging aesthetic
• Striping – Multiple color changes throughout the pattern create visual interest and texture variation
• Yarn overs (yo) – Used consistently for both shaping increases and lace pattern creation
• Stitch markers – Essential for tracking the center stitch and maintaining symmetry during increases
• Chart reading – Required for the Eyelet Columns sections that form the decorative edging

Stitches Used

The Emilia pattern employs three primary stitch patterns that are repeated throughout construction:

• Garter Stripes – Alternates between two colors every two rows, with knit stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows. Increases of four stitches per row are incorporated through yarn overs positioned at the edges and around the center marker.
• Garter and Stockinette Stripes – A six-row repeat combining garter stitch sections with stockinette stitch sections. Right-side rows feature knit stitches with yarn over increases, while wrong-side rows alternate between knit (garter) and purl (stockinette) stitches depending on the row, maintaining the stripe pattern while adding textural variety.
• Solid Garter Stitch – A simple two-row repeat of knit stitches on all rows, with four-stitch increases per row created through yarn overs at consistent positions.
• Eyelet Columns – Worked from a chart, these lace sections create the feather and fan edging detail and include increases as indicated on the chart.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern is designed to showcase Classic Elite Yarns products, highlighting the brand's commitment to outstanding yarns and brilliant designs. The pattern uses multiple yarn colors designated as G, B, C, F, and E throughout the construction, allowing for creative color selection. Knitters will need appropriate needles for their chosen yarn weight and a stitch marker to track the center point during construction.

Pattern Progression

The shawl construction follows a structured sequence of pattern repeats: Garter Stripes are worked first to establish the base, followed by Garter and Stockinette Stripes for added texture, then Solid Garter Stitch sections, and finally the Eyelet Columns chart work that creates the decorative edging. This progression builds from simple to more complex stitch patterns, making it suitable for intermediate-level knitters who are comfortable with chart reading and managing multiple colors.