Fillibert Wrap Knitting Pattern

Fillibert Wrap in Noro Madara

What is Being Made

The Fillibert Wrap is a beginner-friendly knitted shawl designed to be worn as a wrap or shawlette. After blocking without the ruffle edging, this piece measures 60 inches (153.5 cm) in width and 19 inches (48 cm) in depth, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs fundamental techniques appropriate for beginner knitters. The wrap is constructed using circular needles to accommodate the width of the piece, and stitch markers are used to help track pattern repeats. The pattern incorporates yarn overs to create openwork sections, which are a foundational lace-making technique in knitting. The construction method allows knitters to build the wrap by working in rows while maintaining an open, airy aesthetic through strategic yarn placement and stitch manipulation.

Stitches Used

The Fillibert Wrap features two primary stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch: The foundational stitch used throughout sections of the wrap, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This stitch produces a smooth, classic fabric.
• Open Cluster Pattern: A repeating motif worked over a multiple of 3 stitches. This pattern alternates between knit rows and patterned rows that combine knit stitches, yarn overs, and cluster stitches. The cluster stitch itself is formed by knitting 3 stitches, then passing the first knitted stitch over the next 2 stitches to create a decorative decrease that adds texture and visual interest to the fabric.

Materials and Gauge

The Fillibert Wrap is designed to be worked with 4 hanks of Noro Madara yarn in colorway #04, with each hank weighing 100 grams. Size US 8 (5mm) circular needles are used to achieve the specified gauges. Knitters should verify two gauges before beginning: 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch, and 14.5 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the Open Cluster Pattern. Taking time to check both gauges ensures the finished wrap will meet the intended dimensions and drape appropriately.