Knitted Aqua Waves Wrap
The Knitted Aqua Waves Wrap is not just a piece of clothing but a cozy embrace of relaxing blue hues that effortlessly blend into your outfit with a touch of style. The intricate waves pattern gives this wrap a charming twist, making it perfect for adding some flair to your everyday look or keeping you warm on cooler evenings. Whether you drape it over your shoulders or wrap it snugly around your neck, this knit masterpiece exudes comfort and sophistication. It's like having a stylish hug wherever you go!
Finished Measurements: 25 inches wide by 68 inches long
Yarn: worsted weight (a natural fiber yarn, not acrylic), approximately 710 yds—sample knit with four skeins of I Love This Cotton!, Aqua
Gauge: 17 st per 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Needle Size: 8 US / 5mm
Notes
THIS IS AN ADVANCED PATTERN. The instructions assume experience with reading pattern directions in general and lace patterns in particular. Seriously. A few simple scarves will not give you the experience you need for this one.
Stockinette stitch curls, the long edge of the shawl will tend to want to roll.
Because of that, and the lace edging, a natural fiber yarn (which can be blocked) is recommended.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
K = knit
P = purl
YO = yarn over (increase)
kfb = knit in front and back of stitch (increase)
k2tog = knit two stitches together (decrease)
ssk = slip two stitches knitwise (one at a time), insert left needle into the front of both stitches, knit them together (decrease)
dbl dec = slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one stitch, pass slipped stitch over (double decrease)
PM = place marker
Lace Edging (this is only the edging by itself, start with the Pattern instructions below)
Row 1: K4, YO, K5, YO, k2tog, YO K2
Row 2: K2, p11, k2
Row 3: K5, dbl dec, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 4: K2, P9, K2
Row 5: K4, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 6: K2, P8, K2
Row 7: K3, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 8: K2, P7, K2
Row 9: K2, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 10: K2, P6, K2
Row 11: K1, ssk, K2, YO, K1, YO, k2tog, YO, K2
Row 12: K2, P7, K2
Row 13: K4, YO, K3, YO, k2tog, YO, K2
Row 14: K2, P9, K2
Pattern
cast on 14 st.
Set up rows:
Row 1: Kfb, k to end
Row 2: K13, kfb, k1
Increase section
Row 1: K2, kfb, PM; [row 1 of chart] K4, YO, K5, YO, k2tog, YO K2
Row 2: K2, P11, K2, P1, K3
Row 3: K3, kfb; [row 3 of chart] K5, dbl dec, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 4: K2, P9, K2, P2, K3
Row 5: K2, k2tog, YO, kfb; [row 5 of chart] K4, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 6: K2, P8, K2, P3, K3
Row 7: K2, k2tog, YO, K1, kfb; [row 7 of chart] K3, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 8: K2, P7, K2, P4, K3
Row 9: K2, k2tog, YO, K2, kfb; [row 9 of chart] K2, ssk, K2, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K1
Row 10: K2, P6, K2, P5, K3
Row 11: K2, k2tog, YO, K3, kfb; [row 11 of chart] K1, ssk, K2, YO, K1, YO, k2tog, YO, K2
Row 12: K2, P7, K2, P6, K3
Row 13: K2, k2tog, YO, K4, kfb; [row 13 of chart] K4, YO, K3, YO, k2tog, YO, K2
Row 14: K2, P9, K2, P7, K3
Continue to work a kfb increase before the marker on every right-side row until 10 lace edge repeats are completed—73 st in body (not including lace edging st).
Then work a kfb increase before the marker every second right-side row over next two lace edge repeats—80 st in body.
Straight section
Work 6 more lace edge repeats even (not increasing in body section).
Decrease section
On next right-side row, work in pattern to 2 st before marker, ssk, work row 1 of lace edging.
Continue to work a ssk decrease before the marker every second right-side row for 2 repeats—73 st in body.
Then work a ssk decrease before the marker every right-side row until 5 body st remain.
K3, ssk, row 11 of chart
row 12 of chart, p1, k3
k2, ssk, row 13 of chart
row 14 of chart, k2tog, k1
ssk, k13
Bind off
Block it within an inch of its life, steam blocking (assuming that’s okay for whatever yarn you’re using) is best.