Gable Wrap Knitting Pattern

Gable Wrap in Juniper Moon Findley

What Is Being Made

The Gable Wrap is a rectangular knitted wrap designed for adult wear. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished wrap measuring 28 inches by 72 inches (70 cm by 183 cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a shawlette. The wrap is worked in a single size and constructed by casting on stitches and working lengthwise until the desired measurements are achieved.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and texture. The primary construction method involves working in the round using a circular needle, though the stitches are not joined, allowing the piece to be worked flat. The pattern features specialized stitch manipulation techniques including yarn wrapping and stitch crossing, which are executed over a 12-row repeat pattern. The wrap begins and ends with very loose cast-on and bind-off methods to ensure the edges maintain appropriate drape and flexibility.

The most distinctive technique used in this wrap is the Indian Cross-Stitch Pattern, which involves wrapping the working yarn multiple times around the needle point and then manipulating groups of elongated stitches by crossing them over one another. This creates a textured, dimensional fabric with visual movement. The pattern alternates between plain knit rows and the more complex cross-stitch rows, allowing the crafter to develop rhythm while working.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch: The foundational stitch used throughout the wrap, particularly in Rows 1–4, 7–10, and as the base for pattern rows
• Indian Cross-Stitch Pattern: A 12-row repeat pattern worked over a multiple of 8 stitches that forms the primary texture of the wrap
• Yarn wrapping: Wrapping the working yarn 4 times around the needle point to create elongated stitches in Row 5 and Row 11
• Slip stitch: Used to move stitches without working them, dropping extra wraps to create long stitches (wyib indicates with yarn in back)
• Stitch crossing: Passing groups of 4 stitches over adjacent groups of 4 stitches to create the cross pattern, worked in both 4-over-4 and 8-stitch variations depending on row position

Materials and Gauge

The Gable Wrap requires 2 balls of Juniper Moon Farm's Findley yarn in color #19 Rappahannock. The pattern is worked on US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, with the recommendation to adjust needle size as necessary to obtain proper gauge. The required gauge is 23 stitches and 19 rows measured over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the Indian Cross-Stitch Pattern. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends after completion. The wrap is finished by blocking to the specified measurements of 28 inches by 72 inches.

Pattern Construction Details

The wrap begins with casting on 160 stitches very loosely without joining. The crafter then works continuously in the Indian Cross-Stitch Pattern until the piece reaches 72 inches in length, ensuring that the final rows worked are Rows 7–10 of the pattern repeat to create a consistent finished edge. All stitches are bound off very loosely to maintain the wrap's drape, and ends are woven in before the completed piece is blocked to final measurements.