Inspired by the distinctive zigzag stitch patterns used in Bargello tapestry work, Kath Andrews has designed this spectacular wrap with a mesmerising stripe pattern and attractive point details along the edges. Her Bargello stitch pattern uses some unusual decrease and increase methods, such as increasing four stitches in the same stitch. Kath’s design showcases a beautiful hand-dyed BFL yarn from Cat and Sparrow, and is worked in five complementary colours.

The wrap was first published in The Knitter, issue 180. The individual pattern has been updated in 2024 to add cowl and scarf options.

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 (www.catandsparrow.co.uk). One yarn kit contains enough yarn to knit the either 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.