Dramatic stripes adorn the edge of this pullover-style shoulder-covering wrap. Fingering weight yarn drapes beautifully as simple lines create an elegant layering piece and highlight gorgeous yarn colors.
Construction Details:
The stockinette main section of the Refraction Wrap is worked first. After the base is knit, stitches are picked up for the ribbed border. Once the entire wrap is complete, it's folded in half and seamed towards the fold to create the neck opening.
Techniques Used:
Cast On
Knit/Purl
Picking Up Stitches
German Short Rows
Weaving in Ends
Links for tutorial videos are included in the pattern.
Sizing and Materials Details:
Size: One Size
Finished measurements: Approximately 46”/115 cm wide unseamed and 23”/58 cm wide seamed, 23”/58 cm depth.
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge.
Needles: US 5/3.75 mm knitting needle or size needed for gauge, US 4/3.5 mm 32”/80 cm circular needle or one size smaller than size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn: Fingering weight (CYCA #1) yarn in the following yardage amounts:
Main Color (MC): 750 yards
Contrast Color (CC): 468 yards total of one color or 78 yards each of SIX contrast colors.
Shown in Shaina Bilow Designs “Bounce” (85% superwash Merino wool, 15% nylon; 394 yds/100g and 78 yds/20 g skein) in the Hanukkah 2025 colorway: Illuminated Jewels
Other Materials: Tapestry needle.