Meet the Freeplay Wrap:

How many mini skeins and leftovers are lurking in YOUR stash? The Freeplay Wrap is designed to work with any of them! The mix of fun construction and simple stitches makes Freeplay interesting to knit and incredibly flexible. Work it as written, or use the guidance provided in the pattern to customize your version to suit your preferences and the yarn you have. Tips are given to alter the width, length, number of colors, and even yarn weight.

(Psst: You may also be interested in the Freeplay Cowl or the Freeplay Improvisation Guide! You can even save $5 and get them together with the Freeplay Collection.)

All the Details:

SIZE 
Long Edge: 65” [165 cm]
Width: 20.5” [52 cm]
Measurements taken after firm blocking following the pattern as written.

YARN 
Freeplay is designed to work with any number of colors and yardages, so use what you have! The pattern provides guidance on how to do so.

The sample used McMullin Fiber Co. Posh Sock (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere,10% Nylon; 420 yd / 384 m per 115 g / 4 oz skein), 1 skein each of Aubergine (MC), October Mist (CC1), Butterscotch (CC2), Lavender (CC3), Demure (CC4), and Glow (CC5).

To make the same wrap with different fingering-weight yarn:

  • MC: approximately 273 yd / 250 m

  • CC1: approximately 67 yd / 62 m

  • CC2: approximately 102 yd / 94 m

  • CC3: approximately 110 yd / 101 m

  • CC4: approximately 231 yd / 212 m

  • CC5: approximately 225 yd / 206 m

Totals include a 15% buffer.

NEEDLES 
Two pairs of US 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge; 40" [100 cm] or longer circular needles are recommended to accommodate large number of stitches

Optional: Additional needle (circular, straight, or DPN) of the same or similar size for three-needle bind-off. You may also use the non-working end of one of the pairs holding the live stitches.

NOTIONS 
1 stitch marker, 1 removable stitch marker (optional, to mark right side), tapestry needle

GAUGE 
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch after firm blocking. Gauge is not crucial but will affect yardage used and final dimensions.

TECHNIQUES 
Single increases and decreases, yarn overs, garter tab cast-on, three-needle bind-off. Pattern includes links to more information about required stitches and techniques.

Here’s how testers described knitting Freeplay: Interesting, versatile, fun, playful, fast, cozy, relaxing, engaging, soothing, rhythmic, beautiful, varied, intriguing, meditative, a great stashbuster, colorful, “simple stitches, very effectively used,” “stunning result,” and “simple yet elegant."

Want to knit Freeplay?

Freeplay is available for purchase through Ravelry and Payhip. (If you’re interested in the other Freeplay options, you’ll find the whole collection here.) If you are not using Ravelry at the moment, you can include your Ravelry name with your Payhip order and I will gift you a copy of the pattern on Ravelry. Questions? Please reach out.

 
 
 

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