Sirdar Textured Wrap Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Textured Wrap in Jewelspun

What is Being Made

This is a knitted cape-style wrap designed as Design No. 10288 by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. The wrap is a versatile layering piece that drapes elegantly from the shoulders, available in three sizes: S/M (81/97 cm or 32/38 inches chest), L/XL (102/117 cm or 40/46 inches chest), and XXL/XXXL (122/137 cm or 48/54 inches chest). The finished width ranges from 63¾ inches to 77 inches depending on size, with a full length between 26¾ and 30 inches measured from the back of the neck.

Yarn and Materials

The wrap is created using Sirdar Jewelspun yarn in Aran weight, which blends opulent colours to achieve a popular hand-spun aesthetic while maintaining the practicality of modern yarn care. The specific shade featured in this pattern is shade 845 Golden Green, though five additional flattering shades are available: 839 Northern Lights, 694 Crystal Quartz, and 707 Golden Feldspar. Each ball of Jewelspun Aran contains 200 grams of yarn. The pattern requires 3 balls for sizes S/M and L/XL, and 4 balls for size XXL/XXXL.

You will need two pairs of knitting needles: 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) needles and 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) needles.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level knitting project features a textured stitch pattern as the primary construction technique. The pattern is worked at a tension of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 10 centimetres (4 inches) using the 5mm needles with the textured stitch. The use of different needle sizes allows for varied fabric density and drape, creating visual interest and ensuring the wrap sits beautifully on the body.

The Jewelspun yarn's multi-coloured composition adds depth and visual texture to the finished piece, creating a Scandi-style aesthetic without requiring complex colourwork techniques. The intermediate difficulty rating indicates that knitters should be comfortable with reading pattern instructions and managing stitch counts across multiple sizes, though the construction itself relies on fundamental knitting skills applied consistently throughout the project.

Design Features

• Cape-style wrap silhouette suitable for layering over various garments
• Available in six carefully curated Jewelspun shades designed to complement different skin tones and wardrobes
• Sirdar's triple-checked pattern guarantee ensures successful results when using the recommended Sirdar Jewelspun Aran yarn
• Soft, light aran-weight yarn that is easy to care for despite its luxurious hand-spun appearance
• Three generous size options accommodating chest measurements from 32 inches to 54 inches