Tahki Yarns Sugar Maple Wrap Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Sugar Maple Wrap

Project Overview

The Sugar Maple Wrap is a generously sized knitted shawl designed by Irina Poludnenko. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a rectangular wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 71½ inches long, making it an ideal accessory for layering and warmth. The wrap is worked flat on circular needles, allowing for comfortable handling of the piece as it grows in length.

Materials and Yarn Selection

This pattern showcases a beautiful two-yarn combination from Tahki Yarns. The main body uses Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA, a 100% pure wool yarn available in natural color #201. You will need 6 hanks of this yarn, with each hank containing 3.5 ounces and 71 yards of yardage. The border is worked in Tahki Yarns GLACIER, a 100% superfine alpaca yarn in natural color #01, requiring 2 skeins with each skein providing 1.75 ounces and 35 yards. A size 19 (15mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches or longer is required to accommodate the stitches and provide ergonomic knitting comfort.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Sugar Maple Wrap employs the Moss Stitch as its primary pattern stitch throughout both the main body and border. Moss stitch is a fundamental textured knit stitch that creates a dense, reversible fabric with subtle visual interest. The stitch pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence over four rows:

• Row 1: Knit 1, purl 1, repeating to the last stitch, then knit 1
• Row 2: Purl 1, then alternate knit 1 and purl 1 to the end
• Row 3: Purl 1, knit 1, repeating to the last stitch, then purl 1
• Row 4: Knit 1, then alternate purl 1 and knit 1 to the end

These four rows are repeated continuously throughout the project. The wrap is constructed by casting on 29 stitches and working in Moss Stitch until the piece reaches 71 inches in length, then binding off all stitches while maintaining the pattern. A border is then added by picking up and knitting 119 stitches along one long edge using the alpaca yarn, working 7 rows of Moss Stitch before binding off.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 7 stitches and 10 rows measuring 4 inches in Moss Stitch using the BIG MONTANA yarn. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The wrap is worked flat rather than in the round, allowing the knitter to easily manage the increasing length as the project progresses. A special finishing note indicates that when picking up stitches for the border, only the outer loop of edge stitches should be used due to the thickness of the BIG MONTANA yarn, ensuring a neat and professional appearance.

Finishing

Once the knitting is complete, the wrap should be blocked to the specified measurements if necessary to ensure proper dimensions and even texture. All yarn ends are woven in securely to complete the project. The combination of the substantial wool body with the delicate alpaca border creates a sophisticated wrap suitable for various occasions and seasons.