Valley Yarns Marina Ribbed Wrap Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Marina Ribbed Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Marina Ribbed Wrap is a cozy, wearable accessory designed by Erika Flory that combines a generous ribbed body with a structured center band. This wrap is sized in two options—Small/Medium and Medium/Large—making it adaptable for different body types. The finished wrap measures approximately 8.5 to 9.25 inches wide (unstretched) and 38 to 40 inches in length, creating a versatile piece that can be worn draped, wrapped, or gathered at the front.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat, making it an excellent beginner-friendly project. The wrap begins with a long rectangular body that is seamed at the ends to create a tube shape. A separate center band is then knitted and positioned around the seam, gathering the wrap fabric and adding visual interest and structure. This two-component approach allows knitters to practice fundamental techniques while creating a polished, finished garment.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is a two-by-two rib, which alternates knit and purl stitches in a regular pattern. The main wrap body uses the rib pattern throughout: knit two stitches, purl two stitches, repeating across each row. This creates vertical columns of texture that provide both stretch and visual definition. The center band incorporates a mixed stitch pattern, combining stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) with reverse stockinette sections. Specifically, the center band features three knit stitches on the edges with six purl stitches in the center, creating a recessed panel that frames the gathered wrap fabric.

Materials

The Marina Ribbed Wrap is crafted from Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, a premium blend of 85% wool and 15% alpaca. This yarn comes in 100-gram skeins with a yardage of 108 yards per skein. The pattern requires 3 skeins for the Small/Medium size and 4 skeins for the Medium/Large size, allowing for generous fabric. The recommended color is Dark Teal, which provides a sophisticated, versatile hue. Knitters will need US size 10.5 needles (or the size needed to obtain proper gauge) to work this project. The specified gauge is 3 stitches per 1 inch in stockinette stitch, ensuring the wrap drapes appropriately and achieves the intended finished measurements.