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GUERNSEY WRAPFISHERMAN-INSPIRED TEXTUREby Jared Flood
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BLUEPRINTMATERIALSApproximately 630 yards of worsted-weight wool yarn
Sample shown in Brooklyn Tweed SHELTER (100 % US
Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)
5 skeins in “Soot”
GAUGE18 stitches & 27 rows to 4 inches in textured pattern
before blocking
14 stitches & 24 rows to 4 inches in textured pattern after
blocking
NEEDLESOne set of straight or circular needles in size needed to
obtain gauge listed above
Suggested needle size: US 8 (5mm)
TOOLSBlunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires for
blocking, stitch markers (optional)
FINISHED DIMENSIONS17” x 74” rectangle after blocking
SKILL LEVEL
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SCHEMATIC
CA S T - ON E D GE
BI ND- OF F E D GE
TOTAL LENGTH
74” after blocking
T O T A L W I D T H
1 7 ” a f t e r b l o c k i n g
CHART A
Repeat rows 1-78 twice; rows 1-58 once
CHART C
Repeat rows 1-78 twice; rows 21-78 once
CHART B
Work once
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PATTERN
This simple rectangle, adorned with knit-and-purl patterns found
on traditional Guernsey sweaters, creates a luxurious and versatile
wrap. The key element in this project is the blocking method, which
utilizes blocking wires (traditionally used for lace knitting). Extreme
blocking will yield the intended dimensions and ideal drape for thenished product. Blocking wires allow for extreme stretching of the
fabric while maintaining a crisp, straight edge on all sides.
Using the Long-Tail Method, cast on 58 stitches in a
relaxed manner.
NOTE A stretchy cast-on method (like the
suggested Long-Tail) is important to
remember when working fabrics that need
generous elasticity for nishing.
ROW 1 (RS) Knit all stitches.ROW 2 (WS) Knit all stitches.
Repeat the last 2 rows twice more, establishing three
ridges of Garter Stitch.
Work Rows 1-78 of Chart A two times.
NOTE The bracketed 12-stitch motif repeats itself 4
times on every row. Because wrap is worked
at (knitting on both Right and Wrong Sides
of fabric) be sure to pay attention to each
symbols RS and WS instructions. The rst
and last 3 stitches of every row are knitted
to form a Garter Stitch “frame”.
Now, work Rows 1-58 of Chart A once more.
Work Rows 1-24 of Chart B once.
Work Rows 1-78 of Chart C two times.
Now, work Rows 21-78 of Chart C once more.
NEXT ROW Knit all stitches.
NEXT ROW Knit all stitches.
Repeat the last 2 rows twice more , establishing three
ridges of Garter Stitch.
Bind o all stitches using an elastic method (I recommend
a Sewn Bind O for best results).
Weave in all ends invisibly on the WS of fabric.
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FINISHING
As mentioned earlier, the blocking process for this project is
the key to proper drape and size. The instructions provided
below will walk you through the process.
Fill a sink or basin with warm water, adding a capful of your
favorite wool wash (I like using “rinseless” soaps becausethey do not require you to give your fabric a second soak
in water).
Fully submerge your fabric and gently squeeze out as
many air bubbles as possible. Your goal is to have the
ber equally saturated with moisture throughout the
entire piece. Continue massaging fabric until it stays
under water on its own.
Let soak for at least 10-15 minutes.
Drain sink and squeeze as much water out of your piece as
possible, being careful never to wring your fabric. Now,
roll your piece between two clean bath towels (“burrito
style) and stomp on the roll of towels to remove excess
moisture. Unroll and take your wrap from the towels -- i
should feel damp but not saturated.
Run blocking wires along each side of rectangle (use asmany as you need), making sure to be consistent with
placement as you skim them under and over your stitches
I like to run my wires between the edge (selvedge) stitch
and its neighboring stitch, going under and over the fabric
once per every Garter Stitch Ridge (see photo below).
When you have completely “framed” your rectangle with
the wires, stretch the fabric rmly to measurements
using T-pins to secure the placement of the wires to you
blocking surface.
Air dry.
BLOCKING WITH WIRES
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GUERNSEY WRAP CHARTS The following charts are worked back and forth. All odd-numbered rows fall on the RS of your fabric and are read from right to left, all
even-numbered rows fall on the WS of your fabric and are read from left to right. The symbol legend is located on the following page.
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CHART
A
CHART
C
4
6
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10
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30
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12-STITCH REPEAT
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GUERNSEY WRAP CHARTS The following chart is worked back and forth. All odd-numbered rows fall on the RS of your fabric and are read from right to left, all
even-numbered rows fall on the WS of your fabric and are read from left to r ight.
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CHART
B
LEGENDRS Knit
WS Purl
RS Purl
WS Knit
22
24
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12-STITCH REPEAT
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