Wonderland Yarns Rosebuds Ribbons and Bells Knitting Pattern

Wonderland Yarns Rosebuds, Ribbons, and Bells Knit Wrap

What Is Being Made

Rosebuds, Ribbons, and Bells is an elegantly romantic statement wrap designed by Wendy Sierra and Stephanie Shiman. This knit shawl seamlessly transitions from formal evenings out to casual mornings in comfortable jeans, offering versatile styling for any occasion. The finished wrap measures 23 inches wide and 84 inches long when blocked, making it an ideal accessory for layering and draping.

Lace Patterns and Design

This wrap features three distinct adapted lace patterns that create the romantic theme:

• Folded Ribbon: A delicate pattern that creates a ribbon-like appearance throughout the wrap
• Crown Embossed Rosebuds: An intricate lace motif featuring raised rosebud details for dimensional texture
• Carillon Bells: A charming bell-inspired lace pattern that adds visual interest and movement

The three patterns are sequenced in an a-b-a-c-a-b-a arrangement across the width of the wrap. The shawl is worked at two-thirds width in one long continuous piece, with the patterns repeated 36 times throughout the body. A Lover's Knot lace edging completes the romantically themed design, knitted sideways and attached to the final row, side edges, and cast-on row for a polished finish.

Knitting Techniques

This wrap employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its sophisticated appearance:

• Seamless Construction: The entire wrap is knitted in one long piece, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a continuous, unified fabric
• Worked Flat: The wrap is knitted flat using circular needles rather than in the round, allowing for easy pattern management and row-by-row construction
• Lace Knitting: Multiple lace patterns are incorporated using yarn-overs and decreases to create openwork sections that showcase the delicate nature of the design
• Selvedge Stitches: A selvedge stitch is maintained at each row end by slipping the first stitch purlwise and knitting the last stitch, creating clean edges throughout the wrap
• Charted Patterns: The lace patterns are worked from charts, with markers placed between each pattern section to maintain accurate stitch placement

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates fundamental knitting stitches combined with lace techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used for gauge measurement (20 stitches = 4 inches when blocked)
• Purl Stitch: Used for the initial two-row foundation and throughout lace pattern variations
• Yarn-Overs and Decreases: Essential lace-knitting techniques that create the openwork patterns and decorative motifs throughout the wrap
• Lover's Knot Lace: A specialty lace edging stitch that frames the completed wrap with romantic detailing

The pattern stitches are adapted from established knitting references: three patterns come from Barbara Walker's A Treasury of Knitting Patterns and A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, while one pattern is sourced from Barbara Abbey's Knitting Lace, ensuring traditional, time-tested stitch construction.

Materials and Yarn

The wrap is designed to be knitted with Wonderland Yarns "Mad Hatter" sport weight yarn in 100% superwash merino. The pattern calls for 4 skeins of the yarn, with each skein containing 4 ounces and 344 yards, providing ample yardage for the full 84-inch length. The superwash merino fiber ensures easy care and durability while maintaining the delicate appearance of the lace patterns when blocked.

For a lighter, smaller shawl variation, crafters may substitute a lighter weight yarn, allowing for customization based on personal preference and desired finished dimensions.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires US size 7 circular needles measuring 20 inches or longer to accommodate the cast-on stitches and growing wrap width. Double-pointed needles (dpn) in US size 7 are used for knitting the