A knitted patchwork wrap of roses, geums and oak leaves, where stranded colourwork and Swiss darning create layered, damask-inspired texture.

My Damask Wrap design takes inspiration from flowers and leaves throughout the seasons, reflecting the
richness and intricacy of damask fabrics. I use two of my favourite knitting and embroidery techniques — stranded colourwork and Swiss darning — to create rhythmic repeats of beautiful motifs.

This patchwork wrap is knitted section by section, then sewn together with mattress stitch, making it ideal for using yarns from your stash or for treating yourself to a special skein that you’ve had your eye on but haven’t been quite sure what to do with. As long as you knit with yarns of a similar weight and texture, and keep an eye on your tension, you’ll achieve a beautiful finish.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
3.5mm (US 4) straight needles
3.5mm (US E-4) crochet hook
Tapestry needle for embroidery

SIZES
Finished wrap approx 165cm x 33cm / 65in x 13in without tassels
Finished wrap approx 171cm x 33cm / 67.25in x 13in with tassels
Made up of 18 knitted full squares and 4 edging strips.
Each full square is approx 16.5cm x 16.5cm / 6.5in x 6.5in
Each edging strip is approx 16.5cm x 6.5cm / 6.5in x 2.5in
Each tassel is approx 3cm x 2cm / 1.25in x 0.75in at its widest

TENSION
35 sts x 34 rows to 10cm rows to 10cm / 4in
measured over pattern, with 3.5mm (US 4) needles
Always use the needle size that gives you the
correct tension.

NOTES
Each piece - either a square or an edging strip - is
knitted separately and mattress stitched together when all the pieces are complete.

YARN INFORMATION
The Uncommon Thread BFL Singles
(Fingering / 4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m / 437yds per 100g skein)

Tea Smoked; 160m / 175yds
Wilted Rose; 208m / 227yds
Hemlock; 156m / 171yds
Golden Praline; 228m / 249yds
Grass Is Always Greener; 128m / 140yds
Bloom; 132m / 144yds
Blood Orange; 108m / 118yds
Vintage Modern; 120m / 131yds
Olive Leaf; 140m / 153yds
Envy; 108m / 118yds
Julep; 64m / 70yds