Back Roads Wrap by Brienne Moody

Back Roads Wrap

Knitting
March 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches
in Diamond Mosaic Stitch pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
500 - 525 yards (457 - 480 m)
One Size
English
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This wrap is all about a love affair that I’m having with this diamond-shaped, mosaic stitch pattern. And all about wishing that I was headed west.

Finished Measurements (after blocking)
9” / 23 cm wide x 56” /142.25 cm long
Yarn
500 yards / 250 grams of Worsted Weight yarn in two colors.

I used: Stone Wool Cormo (American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 50 grams/100 yards 91 meters). MC: 3 skeins. CC1: 2 Skeins.
3 Skeins for Main Color- Tobacco 03: 300 yards / 273 meters.
2 Skeins for Contrast Color 1 - Scoured White: 200 yards / 182 meters.

Gauge 19 sts and 43 rows = 4” in Diamond Mosaic Stitch Pattern worked flat. To make the swatch, CO 22 sts and work Rows 1 -28 of the Diamond Mosaic Stitch Pattern Twice.

Suggested Needles*
US Size 7 / 4.5 mm straight needle

Always choose the needle size that you need in order to obtain the pattern’s gauge.

Notions

  • Highlighter Tape (optional - to keep your place in the pattern)
  • Measuring Tape
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Wool Wash and Blocking Mats

Techniques Used

  • Changing and Carrying Colors Up the Side of Your Knitting
  • Mosaic/Slip Stitch Knitting