Moebius Wrap
Finish off your outfit with this gorgeous Moebius Wrap. This simple ribbed garment is an easy way to make sure you stay warm in any environment. The ribbed pattern is easy to knit, making this suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Even better, the ribbing creates a stretchy garment that will fit snugly around your shoulders. The elegant twist in the middle of this wrap is a creative finishing touch that will earn you lots of compliments.
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MEASUREMENTS
Finished Measurements: Approx. 30.5 ins [77.5 cm]
Length Measurements: 18 ins [45.5cm]
MATERIALS
- Simply Soft (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds)
- Main Color (MC) Light Country Blue (9709) 2
- One circular needle size U.S. 6 (4mm), 32"/74cm long, or size to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
GAUGE
In Rib Pattern, 27 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Wrap is worked as a rectangle, then sides are sewn together to form a Moebius strip. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts.
STITCH USED
Rib Pattern: (multiple of 6 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): K3, *p3, k3; repeat from *.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
Repeat Row 2 for Rib Pattern.
WRAP
Cast on 207 sts.
Work in Rib Pattern until piece measures 18"/45.5cm from the beginning. Bind off all sts loosely in pattern.
FINISHING
Lay Wrap on flat surface. Flip one short end of Wrap so that there is a twist in Wrap. Sew short ends together, maintaining twist.
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.