Chaka Wrap by Neisha Abdulla

Chaka Wrap

Knitting
August 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Colorwork
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1463 yards (1338 m)
70 x 18 inches / 178 x 46 centimeters
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
A free version is also available.
buy it now or visit pattern website

Chaka is inspired by various decorations found in Islamic tile decoration and architecture. Arabic calligraphy was also used to draw inspiration for this design.

Chaka is a two-color rectangular wrap, knit sideways on long circular needles. It calls for a provisional cast on and is finished off with i-cord edgings on all four sides.

  • Difficulty: Adventurous Beginner
  • Sizes Included: 70 x 18 inches / 178 x 46 centimeters
  • Yarn Weight: Fingering
  • Gauge: 28 sts and 33 rows = 4 inches / 10 centimeters over Colorwork, blocked
  • Yarn Dyer: Ishrat- Fruitful Fusion
  • Yardage: MC Bloom ( 897.5 meters / 981.5 yards ); CC Celebrate ( 440 meters / 481 yards )
  • Fiber Type: 100% Superwash BFL
  • Hook/Needle Sizes: US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle, 60-inch / 153 cm or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Other Materials: Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers (optional) to mark each pattern repeat.