Sirdar Big Bobble Wrap Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Big Bobble Wrap in Adventure

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Big Bobble Wrap is a generously sized shawl and wrap designed for comfort and style. This one-size wrap measures 59 cm wide by 80 cm long (23¼" x 31½"), making it a substantial accessory perfect for layering or wrapping around the shoulders during cooler months. The design showcases the distinctive texture and visual appeal of super chunky yarn, creating a bold, statement piece that works as both a functional wrap and a fashionable accessory.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs straightforward construction techniques suitable for knitters with basic experience who are ready to advance their skills. The wrap is worked flat on large needles, allowing the project to grow quickly—a key advantage of working with super chunky yarn. The pattern uses a simple repeating stitch sequence that is established in the first 12 rows and then continued consistently throughout the piece. Finishing involves folding the wrap in half lengthways and sewing side seams, with a strategic 30 cm (11¾ inch) opening left for shaping.

Stitches Used

The wrap utilizes fundamental knitting stitches kept intentionally simple to showcase the yarn's texture and color. The stitch pattern is set over the first 12 rows and repeated throughout the project. The pattern incorporates knit stitches, purl stitches, and slip stitches, with abbreviations including s1 (slip 1 stitch), k1 (knit 1 stitch), and k2 (knit 2 stitches). This minimal stitch vocabulary allows the dramatic effect of the super chunky yarn to take center stage while maintaining an accessible difficulty level for intermediate knitters.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Sirdar Big Bobble Wrap is designed to be worked with Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky yarn, a roving-style yarn that knits up quickly on large needles. The project requires 5 balls of 200g yarn, with the recommended shade being 102 Frosted Earth. Additional colorway options include 103 Silver Mist, 106 Glacial Blue, and 104 Mineral Haze—all inspired by polar expedition aesthetics. Knitters will need 1 pair of 12mm (USA size 17) knitting needles. The recommended tension is 7 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) in pattern, ensuring consistent sizing and drape.

About Sirdar and This Pattern

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with generations of hand knitting heritage. The brand is known for combining classic knitting traditions with contemporary yarn innovations. Design N° 10312 is part of Sirdar's quality assurance program—the company triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns. The Sirdar Adventure yarn itself is celebrated for being super cosy and quick to work with, making it ideal for both beginners seeking their first substantial project and experienced knitters wanting to create impressive pieces in minimal time.