Mrs. Gaskell Wrap Knitting Pattern

Mrs. Gaskell is an elegant wrap which combines garter stitch, lace and mosaic patterns.

'She has all the beautiful Indian shawls and scarfs the General gave to me, but which I shall never wear again.' […] So Margaret went down laden with shawls, and snuffing up their spicy Eastern smell. Her aunt asked her to stand as a sort of lay figure on which to display them […].No one thought about it; but Margaret's tall, finely made figure, in the black silk dress […], set off the long beautiful folds of the gorgeous shawls […]. She touched the shawls gently as they hung around her, and took a pleasure in their soft feel and their brilliant colours, and rather liked to be dressed in such splendour.
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn. North and South

The pattern shows you step for step how to knit this wrap.
It includes a photo tutorial and links for video tutorials for techniques.
The pattern includes written and charted instructions for the lace and mosaic pattern.

Used techniques

• knit and purl
• increases and decreases (ssk, sk2p etc).
• slip stitches
• knit through back loop
• right and left twist (includes photo tutorial)

• After washing and blocking, approx. 79” (200 cm) long and 16.5” (42 cm) wide.
• Before washing and blocking approx. 63” (160 cm) long and 16” (41 cm) wide.

Yarn:

Angel Delight 400 by Fiberpassion [70% Camelid – Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere – 400m/437 yards per 100g]

Yarn Substitution:

A yarn with a significant silk component is recommended, as it will ensure a beautiful drape and allow the pattern to bloom. Choose a fingering weight yarn with 435-465 yards (400-425 m) per 100g.

Yardage:

437 yards (400 m) / 100g per color.
The pattern calls for 3 colors to be used.

Color choices:

Color A should be a strong contrast to colors B and C. Colors B and C should complement one another.

Additional Materials:
US size 2 (2.75 mm) or US size 2 ½ (3,00 mm) circular needle, or size required to achieve gauge.

Tip:
Use an electronic kitchen scale to weigh your remaining working yarn while knitting to ensure you will have enough.