Inspired by the distinctive zigzag stitch patterns used in Bargello tapestry work, Kath Andrews has designed this spectacular wrap with a mesmerising stripe pattern and attractive point details along the edges. Her Bargello stitch pattern uses some unusual decrease and increase methods, such as increasing four stitches in the same stitch. Kath’s design showcases a beautiful hand-dyed BFL yarn from Cat and Sparrow, and is worked in five complementary colours.

Now available as an individual pattern!

Yarn
Cat and Sparrow, Singular BFL (4ply weight; 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/437yds per 100g skein, 200m/218yds per 50g skein)

A Lapis; 1 x 100g skein
B Zephyr; 1 x 50g skein
C Boat Race; 1 x 50g skein
D Jade; 1 x 50g skein
E Granny Smith; 1 x 50g skein

Yarn kits are available from Cat and Sparrow Yarns (www.catandsparrow.co.uk)

Needles
3.5mm, (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles , 120cm long

Notions
15 locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Tension
41 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over Bargello Stitch Pattern using 3.5mm needles, after blocking and relaxing.
Garter stitch is an easier guide for tension: 25.5 sts and 50 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 3.5mm needles, after gentle blocking and relaxing.