Fisherman's Net Fringed Wrap

Gives the impression of lace without the work.

Posted by Haiku Knits

About

This gossamer wrap gives the impression of lace without the work of making increases, decreases, and yarn overs. You can achieve this effect by using a simple garter stitch and alternating three yarns, each with a beautiful and unique texture. The self fringe is created leaving a tail of yarn as you change yarns every other row.

Materials
- Habu Textiles A-137 (3/lightweight; 70% silk, 30% cotton; 1oz/28g; 64yds/58m): 5 balls of Blue #44 (A)
- Habu Textiles A-29 Tobi Moire (5/bulky weight; 100% polyester; 1/2 oz/14g; 68 yds/61m): 4 balls of White #1 (b)
- Habu Textiles A-123 Mohair Loop (3/lightweight; 81% mohair, 9% wool, 10% nylon, 1/2oz/14g; 124 yds/113m): 4 balls of Beige #43 (C)
- Size 15 (10mm) 32" or 40" long circular needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
- Tapestry needle

Gauge
7 sts and 12 rows=4" in Garter st
To save time, take time to check gauge.

Stitch Patterns
Garter Stitch
Pattern row: Knit across.
Repeat Patt Row.

Finished Measurements
13" x 76" (before seaming)

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Size 15 (10mm) 32" or 40" long circular needles Circular Knitting Needles
  • 5 skein Blue Yarn (A)
  • 4 skein White Yarn (B)
  • 4 skein Beige Yarn (C)
  • Tapestry Needle

Steps (3 steps, 240 minutes)

  1. 1

    Wrap
    With Yarn A CO 86 sts leaving a 6" tail.
    Note: Leave a 6" tail as you change yarns every 2 rows, on the same side. This will create a fringe on one side of the shawl.

  2. 2

    Work yarns every 2 rows in following order:
    Rows 1-2: Knit with A.
    Rows 3-4: Knit with B.
    Rows 5-6: Knit with A.
    Rows 7-8: Knit with C.
    Rows 9-10: Knit with B.
    Rows 11-12: Knit with A.
    Rows 13-14: Knit with B.
    Rows 15-16: Knit with C.
    Rows 17-18: Knit with B.

    Repeat rows 5-18 one more time.
    next row: Attach Yarn A, leaving a 6" tail. Knit 2 rows.

  3. 3

    Finishing
    Attach Yarn C leaving 6" tail, BO all sts except for last 6.
    Pull the yarn through the stitch on the right needle and make a knot, and leaving your last 6 sts unknit. Pull the needle out and unravel last 6 sts. You will have 6" loops. Cut them in half to make the fringe for the second side of your shawl.
    Fold shawl in half and seam with a mattress stitch along the BO edge, matching points A and B and leaving 14" for neck opening.
    Block lightly to straighten the unraveled fringe.