Knitting Urban Wrap Pattern

Knitting Urban Wrap Pattern by Lion Brand

What is Being Made

The Knitting Urban Wrap is a versatile garment that functions as either a dramatic stole or an open poncho, making it an excellent layering piece for any wardrobe. This pattern is designed for knitters of advanced beginner skill level and comes in two sizes: Medium with a 40-inch chest measurement and 32-inch length, and 1X with a 44-inch chest measurement and 35-inch length.

Construction and Design

This wrap is constructed using a side-to-side knitting method, worked from arm opening to arm opening. The garment consists of three main pieces: a wrap back and two front panels that are sewn together at the shoulder seams. The side-to-side construction method allows for interesting shaping possibilities and creates a unique drape characteristic of this design.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern texture on the right side. The pattern incorporates neck shaping on the front panels, achieved through strategic bind-offs and decreases. Specifically, the neck shaping involves binding off 4 stitches at the neck edge, followed by binding off 3 stitches once and 2 stitches once, with a single stitch decrease worked once to create a gradual, flattering neckline.

The finishing technique includes single crochet edging worked around the entire perimeter of the completed piece. This crochet finish provides a polished edge and helps stabilize the garment while adding a decorative border.

Materials and Tools

This pattern uses Lion Brand Homespun yarn in the Corinthian colorway. The medium size requires 7 skeins of yarn, while the 1X size requires 9 skeins. Knitters will need Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 10 (6 mm) for the main knitting work. Due to the large number of stitches involved, the pattern recommends using a 36-inch circular needle worked back and forth rather than straight needles, though this is optional. A Lion Brand Crochet Hook in Size I-9 is required for the single crochet finishing edging.

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches and 21 rows equaling 4½ inches over Stockinette stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished wrap meets the intended dimensions. The pattern is written for the smallest size with all changes for the larger size indicated in parentheses throughout the instructions.