Who knew the absence of color could be so beautiful? Create this stunning monochromatic Greyscale Wrap with the help of this free knit wrap pattern. You'll never want to buy another shawl once you see how absolutely gorgeous your Greyscale Wrap turns out. Wear this knit shawl out and about or use it to complement your little black dress. Whichever you choose, you're sure to turn a few heads. What's even better is that you don't even have to be a professional knitter to take on this amazing project. Learning how to knit a shawl has never been easier. Mostly using garter stitch knitting, this knit wrap pattern is perfect for the beginner knitter to try their hand at something more than just scarves and hats.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Simply Soft
- Contrast A: Grey Heather (141 g/5. oz;228 m/250 yds) - 2 balls
- Contrast B: Charcoal Heather (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds) - 2 balls
- Contrast C: Black (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds) - 2 balls
- One pair of size U.S. 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 17 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch
Measurements: Approximately 20”/51cm wide x 75”/190.5 cm long
Abbreviations:
K = knit
P = purl
P2tog = purl two stitches together
yo = yarn over the needle (makes 1 extra stitch)
Instructions:
Almost Garter Stitch (Almost Garter st):
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Almost Garter st.
Honeycomb Lace (multiple of 2 sts + 3):
Note: Alternate colors every 4 rows and carry yarn up side of wrap.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, p1, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: Knit.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Honeycomb Lace pat.
WRAP
Using A, CO 75. Work in Garter st for 1½”, ending with a WS row.
Change to B and work Almost Garter st for 14” ending with a WS row.
Change to A and work in Honeycomb Lace pat alternating 4 rows each of A, C and B for approx. 14”, ending with last row of B stripe on WS row.
Change to A and work 14” Almost Garter st for 14”, ending with a WS row.
Change to C and work in Honeycomb Lace pat alternating 4 rows each of C, B and A for approx 14”, ending with last row of A stripe on WS row.
Change to C and work Almost Garter st for 14”, ending with a WS row.
Change to A and work in Garter st for 1½”.
BO
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in yarn ends.