Inspired by the distinctive zigzag stitch patterns used in Bargello tapestry work, this spectacular wrap has a mesmerising stripe pattern and attractive point details along the edges.
First published in The Knitter, Issue 180, updated in 2024 to add Cowl and Scarf options
Yarn Weight: 4ply
Suggested Yarn: Cat and Sparrow, Singular BFL (4ply weight; 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/437yds per 100g skein, 200m/218yds per 50g skein)
- A Lapis; 1 x 100g skein
- B Zephyr; 1 x 50g skein
- C Boat Race; 1 x 50g skein
- D Jade; 1 x 50g skein
- E Granny Smith; 1 x 50g skein
Yarn kits are available from Cat and Sparrow Yarns. One yarn kit contains enough yarn to knit the wrap OR the cowl AND the scarf.
Needles
- Wrap: 3.5mm (US 4), circular needles, 120cm long
- Cowl: 3.5mm (US 4), circular needles, 60-80cm long
- Scarf: 3.5mm (US 4), straight needles, 30cm or circular needles, 60cm long
Notions
locking stitch markers (15 for wrap, 5 for cowl, 1 for scarf), Tapestry needle
Tension
41 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over Bargello Stitch Pattern using 3.5mm needles, after blocking and relaxing.
Garter stitch is an easier guide for tension: 25.5 sts and 50 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 3.5mm needles, after gentle blocking and relaxing.
1 repeat of Bargello Stitch Pattern (84 sts and 97 rows, plus cast-on and cast-off) measures 21.5cm/81⁄2in wide by 46cm/181⁄2in high, whilst blocking.
Photography: Wrap – Sarah Clarke, Cowl – Kath Andrews & Sue Finch, Scarf – Kath Andrews