Waldorf Wrap Knitting Pattern

Waldorf Wrap in Rowan Soft Boucle

What is Being Made

The Waldorf Wrap is a sophisticated knitted shawl designed by Lisa Richardson. This wrap measures 71 centimeters wide and 176 centimeters long, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering and draping. The finished dimensions create a generous rectangular wrap that provides both style and warmth.

Craft and Project Type

This is a knitting project classified as an intermediate-level design. The wrap falls within the shawls and wraps category, offering knitters with some experience a rewarding project that develops their technical skills.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Waldorf Wrap features a distinctive fancy stitch pattern that repeats over 16 rows. The stitch pattern incorporates the following techniques:

• Knit stitches (mailles endroit) worked in stockinette sections
• Purl stitches (mailles envers) for reverse stockinette rows
• Slip stitches (glissé) with yarn held to the front, creating texture and visual interest
• Color work using two alternating yarn colors throughout the pattern repeat

The 16-row repeat pattern is worked continuously until the wrap reaches its full length of approximately 176 centimeters. Knitters finish by binding off all stitches. The pattern instructions note that yarn colors should not be cut at color changes; instead, yarn is carried loosely along the selvage edge for a neat finish.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern uses Rowan Soft Boucle yarn in two colorways:

• Color A (Biscuit 608): 4 x 50g skeins
• Color B (Snow 600): 4 x 50g skeins

The yarn is worked on size 6 needles (one pair). The recommended gauge is 12 stitches and 23 rows over 10 centimeters when working the fancy stitch pattern on size 6 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished dimensions.

Construction Details

The wrap begins with casting on 85 stitches using size 6 needles and color A yarn. Knitters then follow the 16-row fancy stitch pattern, which alternates between knit and purl rows while incorporating slip stitches in a coordinated color sequence. The pattern is repeated continuously, with color changes occurring within the established stitch pattern. The wrap is completed when it measures approximately 176 centimeters in length, ending after a purl row worked on the wrong side.

Finishing

After binding off, the wrap requires blocking and finishing as described in the accompanying information sheet provided with the pattern. Proper finishing techniques ensure the wrap lies flat and displays the fancy stitch pattern to its best advantage.