Tahki Yarns Cross Country Wrap Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Cross Country Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Cross Country Wrap is a textured knitted shawl designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This wrap measures 15 inches by 48 inches (38 cm by 122 cm) when blocked to finished dimensions, making it a generous rectangular wrap suitable for layering and warmth. The design creates a versatile accessory that can be worn across the shoulders or draped for various styling options.

Techniques Used

This wrap is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning you begin at the cast-on edge and work toward the bind-off. The pattern is seamless, requiring no seaming or assembly after knitting is complete. The wrap is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward row-by-row construction that builds the rectangular dimensions of the finished piece.

Stitches Used

The Cross Country Wrap features Moss Stitch as its primary stitch pattern. Moss Stitch is a classic textured stitch that creates a bumpy, reversible fabric with excellent drape and visual interest. The stitch is worked over an odd number of stitches using a four-row repeat: alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard-like pattern that shifts position on every other row. This creates the characteristic textured appearance while maintaining consistent fabric density throughout the wrap.

Materials

• Yarn: 4 skeins of Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA, which is 100% wool. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and yields 71 yards (65 meters). The pattern specifies color #201 cream for the pictured version.
• Needles: One pair of size 19 (15mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve proper gauge.
• Additional Supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends after binding off.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern calls for a gauge of 7½ stitches and 10 rows measuring 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in Moss Stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished wrap meets the intended dimensions. After knitting is complete, the wrap should be blocked to measurements and all yarn ends woven in securely for a polished, professional finish.