Knitted Brighten My Day Wrap

The Knitted Brighten My Day Wrap is a vibrant and cheerful accessory that's sure to bring a splash of color to your outfit. With a playful mix of bright colors and textured stitches, this wrap is a delightful way to add a pop of personality to your daily look, whether you're wrapping up for a chilly morning or lounging around on a cozy afternoon.

Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge14 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Garter Stitch (knit every row). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeWrap Measures: 18" wide x 70" long [46 cm x 178 cm]

Materials List

• RED HEART® Super Saver™: 1 ball 312 Black A
• RED HEART® Super Saver Stripes™: 1 ball 4960 Polo Stripe B
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6mm [US 10]
• Yarn needle

Instructions

Notes

1. Wrap is worked in Garter Stitch (knit every row).
2. Carry A and B without cutting between stripes

Special Abbreviations

1. K2TOG = Knit 2 sts together (decrease).
2. KFB = Knit Front and Back. Knit into the front and back of the stitch (increase).

Wrap

1. With A, cast on 5 sts.
2. Next Row: Knit across row.
3. Change to B.
4. Next Rows: With B, knit 2 rows.
5. Change to A.
6. *Row 1 (Right Side): With A, knit across row to last 2 sts, KFB in next st, k1—6 sts.
7. Next Row: Knit across row.
8. Change to B.
9. Next Rows: With B, knit 2 rows. Repeat from * continuing to increase (KFB) on first A row, work 1 row of (A) even and then work 2 rows B even. When there are 60 sts, begin to decrease on next A stripe.
10. With A:
    Row 1 (Right Side): With A, knit across row to last 3 sts, K2tog, k1—59 sts.
    Next Row: Knit across row.
11. Change to B.
12. Next Rows: With B, knit 2 rows. Repeat from * until there are 5 sts left, ending with an A stripe.
13. Next Row: Bind off all stitches loosely.

Finishing

1. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.