Size: The wrap, when laid flat, is approximately 18”/ 45 cm wide x 68”/ 170 cm long. When folded in half and buttoned, the buttoned portion is approximately 18”/ 45 cm and the head opening approximately 16”/ 40 cm.
Difficulty: Beginner. Stitches used: knit, purl, yarn over, k2tog.
Yarn: To make the wrap as shown in the sample, you will need 24 mini-skeins of fingering/sock yarn, 20 grams each, as in an “advent mini set” or “countdown set.” You will use approximately 14 grams of each mini-skein. The sample was worked with Jilly and Kiddles “Mix Tape Minis” countdown set.
The pattern also includes separate instructions for knitters using a different number of colors, or you can work the whole wrap in a single color.
Regardless of the number of colors used, total yarn usage will be approximately 290 – 330 grams/1275 – 1440 yards/1160 – 1320 meters.
Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, unblocked. Gauge is not tremendously important, but if your gauge differs, the finished size and yarn usage may vary.
Needles: US 3/ 3.25 mm needle, or size to obtain gauge. This wrap is worked flat.
Notions: 10 buttons, 1/2” size; yarn needle to weave in ends.
Questions? Designer email is included in the pattern.