Lana Grossa Wrap Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Wrap in Gomitolo Pazzo

What is Being Made

This is a rectangular wrap measuring 50 x 188 cm, designed as Design 16 from the Gomitolo collection. The wrap is a versatile accessory suitable for draping and layering, offering generous dimensions for various styling options.

Construction Method

The wrap is worked flat from the long edge to the long edge using a seamless, bottom-up construction technique. This approach means you cast on along one of the longer sides and work across the width of the piece, building the length through successive rows. The seamless construction eliminates the need for finishing seams, creating a clean, continuous fabric.

Stitches and Techniques

The pattern combines two primary stitch techniques to create visual interest and texture:

• Eyelet Rows: A lace technique worked over a multiple of 2 stitches using yarn overs and knit-two-together decreases. The eyelets are created through alternating rows of k2tog and yarn over combinations, producing small decorative openings in the fabric. Multiple eyelet sections are distributed throughout the pattern, ranging from 4 to 12 rows in length.
• Garter Stitch: The foundational stitch created by knitting every row, providing structure and stability between the lace sections. Garter stitch sections vary from 6 to 26 rows, creating a balanced rhythm of texture throughout the wrap.

The pattern sequence alternates between these two techniques across 174 total rows, creating a sophisticated interplay of solid and open-work sections.

Materials and Tools

The wrap requires 500 grams of Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo yarn in the Brown/Blue/Grey Variegated colorway (color 811). This yarn is composed of 52% cotton and 48% acrylic, offering a blend of natural breathability and synthetic durability. The yarn provides 260 meters per 100 grams, making the 500-gram skein sufficient for the complete project.

Needles required include a size 4.5 mm circular needle measuring 120 cm in length. The circular needle accommodates the large cast-on of 330 stitches and allows for comfortable flat working across the full width of the wrap.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 17.5 stitches and 35 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters when measured in pattern on size 4.5 mm needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions. After completion, the piece should be pinned to measurements and blocked to even out the stitches and set the fabric, ensuring the wrap achieves its full 50 x 188 cm dimensions and hangs evenly.