Queensland Wrap by Betty Monroe

Queensland Wrap

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Knitting
July 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in pattern, after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
4.0 mm (G)
3330 yards (3045 m)
22 x 70"
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Skill level: Intermediate

From the pattern:
The wrap is made of 4 squares. Stitches on each side of the square are left live and placed on a length of scrap yarn. The squares are attached to each other using a Russian Join. The edging is knit onto the wrap.

Naturally Caron.com Country (discontinued)
(75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Merino Wool)
0015 Deep Taupe 27 oz//764 gr;
0002 Chocolate Truffle 9 oz/255 gr;
0012 Foliage 9oz/255 gr;
0020 Loden Forest 9 oz/255 gr

NaturallyCaron Country patterns can be made with Caron Simply Soft

One set of five US size 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles (dpn) or size to obtain gauge
One US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 20” long
One US size 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 20” long
One pair US size 6 (4 mm)straight needles
Crochet hook size F-5 (4 mm) or G-6 (4.5 mm)
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn of same weight as project yarn (16 pieces, each approximately 20” long)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Each square (blocked) 16” x 16”
Assembled shawl 22”x70”

GAUGE
In stitch pattern using size 7 needles, 15 sts and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm (after blocking)

STITCHES USED
Garter stitch (Garter st)
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Yarn over (YO)
Bobble
Knit 2 together (k2tog)
Slip slip knit (ssk)
Double decrease (slip one stitch, k2tog, psso)

Pattern charts and construction schematic are provided.

NaturallyCaron patterns are now available at Yarnspirations