Quadrangle Wrap Using Kelbourne Woolens Cricket and Rowan Kidsilk Haze

The Design

“Easy wearability.”

Inspired by a favorite shop pattern from years past, the Quadrangle Wrap has an easy wearability that makes it an instant wardrobe classic. All in simple garter stitch, this piece is knit in two pieces which are then grafted together at the center for a seamless finish. With a back neckline that sits nicely on the shoulders and front edges finessed with a small I-cord, you can wear this wrap a little differently every day!

We knit this version of the Quadrangle Wrap in a combination of Kelbourne Woolens Cricket and Rowan Kidsilk Haze. DK-weight Cricket is a single-ply, authentic Irish tweed yarn spun from 100% merino wool while lace-weight Kidsilk Haze adds that bit of halo that we adore! With row after soothing row of garter stitch, lucky is the knitter and wearer of this wrap!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES, BLOCKED
See notes on choosing a size on the Knitters’ Notes tab.
XS/S: Approx. 38″/97cm square; 54″/137cm diagonal length; 27″/69cm back neck to front point.
M/L: Approx. 44″/112cm square; 62″/158cm diagonal length; 31″/79cm back neck to front point.
XL/XXL: Approx. 50″/127cm square; 71″/180cm diagonal length; 35″/90cm back neck to front point.
Details given for smallest size; larger sizes in parentheses ( ).

YARN
Shown here with two yarns held together throughout.

Yarn A: 3 (4, 5) skeins Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (415 yds/380m each) and
Yarn B: 5 (7, 9) skeins Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds/210m each) held together throughout.
Or approx. 1110 (1500, 1925) yds/1015 (1372, 1760)m of yarn (or combination of yarns) that knits to specified gauge, holds its shape and has a soft drape.

Shown in size M/L in Colorway Med. Gray/Steel.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) 32″/80cm circular needles or size to obtain gauge.
Spare circular needle in gauge size or smaller.
Locking markers.
Waste yarn and darning needle.
Blocking pins.

GAUGE
16 sts/32 rows = 4″/10cm in garter stitch.

KNITTER’S NOTES
CHOOSING A SIZE: We designed this wrap in three sizes so you can choose a size that is neither skimpy nor overwhelming. Unlike most garments, the fit has more to do with stature than bust size.

MEASURE YOURSELF: With arms outstretched, ask a friend to measure your wingspan from fingertip to fingertip.

CHOOSE A SIZE: Choose the square size that has the diagonal dimension closest to your wingspan. What if you find yourself between sizes? Here’s where your personal style comes in. If you prefer a more tailored look, choose the smaller size. If you prefer a more dramatic look, choose the larger size. Whatever you choose, this piece is so forgiving you really can’t go wrong!