Patti Wrap Scarf Knitting Pattern

Patti Wrap by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

The Patti Wrap is a long, rectangular knitted scarf designed by Lisa Richardson using Rowan Alpaca Classic yarn. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished wrap measuring 47 centimeters (18½ inches) wide and approximately 216 centimeters (85 inches) long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a traditional wrap.

Techniques Used

This wrap incorporates several knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture throughout the design. The primary techniques include slip stitch patterning, which creates a subtle textured effect by slipping stitches purlwise with yarn at back on alternating rows. The wrap also features garter stitch check patterning, a reversible textured pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a structured sequence. Additionally, double moss stitch patterning is used, which produces a dense, reversible fabric with a distinctive bumpy texture. The construction involves strategic color changes across multiple yarn colors, with yarn breaks and joins worked seamlessly throughout the pattern to transition between different colored stripes.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K): The fundamental stitch used throughout the wrap
• Purl stitch (P): Used in combination with knit stitches to create textured patterns
• Slip stitch (sl 1 purlwise): Stitches slipped purlwise with yarn at back (wyab) to create the slip stitch pattern
• Garter stitch check pattern: A repeating 14-row pattern combining knit and purl rows in a specific sequence
• Double moss stitch pattern: A four-row reversible pattern alternating knit and purl stitches

Materials

This wrap is knitted using Rowan Alpaca Classic yarn, a luxurious fiber blend ideal for creating soft, draping accessories. The pattern calls for six coordinated colorways: Peacock (color 107, 3 balls), Pink Lips (color 124, 2 balls), Green Moss (color 111, 4 balls), Feather Grey Mélange (color 101, 1 ball), Sun Valley (color 113, 3 balls), and Charcoal Mélange (color 102, 3 balls). Each ball weighs 25 grams. The project requires one pair of 3¾mm (US 5) knitting needles. The recommended tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 centimeters measured over the garter stitch check pattern using the specified needle size, ensuring proper drape and finished dimensions.