Guernsey Wrap

This project is perfect for anyone ready to learn to read a chart!

Textured patterns found on traditional fishermen’s sweaters adorn this simple and practical stole. The knitting is straightforward, accessible to the adventurous beginner. The wrap achieves its generous dimensions and fluid drape through the use of blocking wires, typically used to put knitted lace under tension as it dries to open up the stitch motifs. Wires allow for even stretching of the fabric while maintaining a crisp, straight edge on all sides.

Yardage

DK Version 
- Approximately 1160 total yards of DK weight yarn

Worsted Version 
- Approximately 630 yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Yarn

DK Version 
- 8 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50g)

Worsted Version 
- 5 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)

Samples photographed in colors Degas (Arbor) and Soot (Shelter)

Gauge

DK Version 
- 20 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in textured pattern, after stretch-blocking

Worsted Version 
- 14 stitches & 24 rows = 4″ in textured pattern, after stretch-blocking

Needles

DK Version

• One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested needle size: 4 mm (US 6)

Worsted Version

• One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested needle size: 5 mm (US 8)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

Finished Dimensions

DK Version 
- 16½” (42 cm) x 77 ½” (197 cm) rectangle

Worsted Version 
- 16½” (42 cm) x 77 ¼” 197 cm rectangle

Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after stretch-blocking.

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Sewn Bind Off (Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Method)

Skill Level

2 out of 5