Stick Chick Knits Eurybia Wrap Knitting Pattern

Eurybia Shawlette by Stick Chick Knits

What is Being Made

Eurybia is a lightly beaded shawlette inspired by ancient Greek mythology and design. Named after the Greek goddess of the sea who controlled the winds that whipped the waves, this garment features a lacy pattern reminiscent of traditional Greek scroll motifs. The finished shawlette measures 56 inches across the wing span with a depth of 15.5 inches, making it a versatile wrap suitable for layering or draping.

Construction Method

This shawlette is worked seamlessly from tip to tip, meaning it is knit from one point to the opposite point rather than requiring a large cast-on or bind-off. The shape is achieved through simple increases and decreases worked throughout the pattern. The garment is worked flat back and forth, making it accessible for knitters who prefer straight needles, though circular needles are recommended for comfort during longer knitting sessions.

Techniques Used

• Lace knitting: The pattern incorporates lacy elements that create the wave-like and scroll-inspired design details
• Seamless construction: The tip-to-tip method eliminates the need for seaming
• Worked flat: The shawlette is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round
• Beading (optional): Seed beads can be incorporated using a crochet hook to slip beads onto stitches for added embellishment and texture
• Stitch lifting: Techniques such as L1L (left lifted increase) and L1R (right lifted increase) are used to create shaping

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its design:

• Stockinette stitch: The foundation stitch used for gauge measurement (24 stitches per 4 inches)
• Cdd (centered double decrease): Slip 2 stitches together as if to knit, slip 1 stitch as if to knit, then knit all 3 stitches together to create a centered decrease
• K2tog (knit 2 together): A standard right-leaning decrease
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit): A left-leaning decrease created by slipping 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knitting them together
• Lifted stitches: L1L and L1R techniques lift stitches from rows below to create increases and textural interest
• Beaded stitches: Pb (bead) and Pbs (bead with yarn forward) techniques incorporate optional seed beads using a crochet hook

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Eurybia shawlette is designed to be knit with approximately 300 yards of fingering-weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Hazel Knits Artisan Sock Yarn in the colorway Emerald City, which is a high-quality blend of 90% Merino wool and 10% Nylon. This fiber content provides both softness and durability, with the nylon adding strength to prevent snagging. The full skein contains 400 yards per 129 grams, though the pattern uses approximately 300 yards, allowing for flexibility in yardage.

Needles and Tools

• US #7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 24-inch length: Recommended for comfortable knitting, though straight needles may be substituted
• 5 stitch markers: Used to mark pattern repeats and shaping sections throughout the garment
• Size 6/0 seed beads (250 beads, optional): For optional embellishment
• Size 12 (1.0 mm) crochet hook: Used only if adding beads to slip them onto stitches

Difficulty Level and Pattern Features

Eurybia is rated as an Intermediate level pattern, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic stockinette and garter stitch. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations and techniques, with optional beading that can be omitted for a simpler version. The tip-to