Tahki Yarns Cedaredge Wrap Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Cedaredge Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Cedaredge Wrap is a knitted shawl designed by Susan Baron, available in two sizes: Medium measuring 17" wide by 55" long, and Long measuring 17" wide by 75" long. This wrap is an elegant, wearable accessory that combines decorative lace elements with textured borders, making it suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked using the seamless, worked flat construction method. The wrap is created by working back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for straightforward row-by-row progression. The seamless construction eliminates the need for finishing seams, resulting in a polished, professional appearance. This beginner-friendly approach makes the Cedaredge Wrap an excellent choice for knitters developing their skills.

Techniques Used

The Cedaredge Wrap incorporates lace techniques to create visual interest and an airy quality. The lace is achieved through strategic yarn overs and decreases that form decorative eyelets throughout the wrap. The combination of textured and smooth sections creates dimension and prevents the finished piece from appearing flat or one-dimensional.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting stitches and stitch patterns:

• Seed Stitch: Used for the borders and edge sections, this stitch creates a bumpy, textured surface by alternating knit and purl stitches on every row. The first 7 stitches and last 7 stitches of all rows are worked in Seed stitch to frame the wrap and provide a finished edge.
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary body stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, classic fabric.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch: Created by purling on right-side rows and knitting on wrong-side rows, this stitch provides textural contrast when used in specific sections.
• Eyelet Pattern: A lace pattern worked on right-side rows using the sequence *knit 2, knit 2 together, yarn over; repeat from * to the last stitch, then knit 1. This creates small, decorative holes that characterize the lace sections of the wrap.

Materials and Gauge

The Cedaredge Wrap is constructed using Tahki Gunnison yarn, a blend of 57% wool and 43% polyacrylic. The Medium size requires 3 skeins of color #2015 purple (A) and 2 skeins of color #2013 rust (B), while the Long size requires 4 skeins of purple and 3 skeins of rust. Each skein weighs 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and contains 218 yards (199 meters) of yardage.

The project is worked on US 8 (5mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished wrap meets the intended dimensions. A yarn needle is required for weaving in ends, and stitch markers help organize the pattern sections during construction.

Color Work and Design

The wrap features a two-color design using purple and rust, creating visual contrast and interest. The colors are strategically alternated throughout the pattern, with repeating color-change sequences that add complexity and visual appeal to the finished piece without requiring advanced colorwork techniques.