Seed Stitch Wrap in Worsted Twist
Like peanut butter and chocolate, like Fred and Ginger, some things are meant to be together. That’s why we’ve introduced our favorite new yarn, Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, to our favorite old pattern, the Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap!
From sensational pink through a soft world of neutrals into the land of mysterious blues, this extra-wide scarf journeys through a rainbow of Worsted Twist. We love the surprises, the poetry and the beauty. And in one hundred percent of the softest-ever merino wool, we love the feeling too!
To pick up all nine skeins of Worsted Twist, just click here. And since this version has a slightly different gauge than the original, read on for the Seed Stitch Wrap pattern. Then wrap yourself in a gorgeous cocoon of color!
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoSeedStitchWrap, and #PurlSohoWorstedTwist. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
To knit your own Seed Stitch Wrap in Worsted Twist you’ll need…
- 9 skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1476 yards required. From the top, these colors are Timeless Navy, Peacock Blue, Desert Blue, Ice Blue, Oyster Gray, Sea Salt, Heirloom White, Ballet Pink and Super Pink.
- US 8 (5 mm), straight or 24 or 32-inch circular needles
Gauge
17 stitches = 4 inches in seed stitch
Size
Approximately 22 inches wide x 80 inches long
Notes
The color order is pictured and listed above in the Materials section.
Pattern
With the first color, cast on 99 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Row 1 for each row until end of skein.
Change to the second color at the beginning of the next row and repeat Row 1 until end of skein.
Repeat with each color, making sure to always change colors on the same side.
When you are nearly finished with the ninth skein, bind off in pattern.
Weave in the ends and you’re finished!
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Hi!
Earlier today the post "Whit's Knits: Crocheted Rib Cowl" came through my reader, but when I open it nothing is there, and the link is broken. Where could I find this particular post? I'm anxious to see more crochet projects! Sorry to comment here, but I wasn't sure where to contact you concerning this.
Thanks so much!
Love it. It's gorgeous and fab looking yarn! Xo
This is super cute!!!! Love these colors!
you always make me happy! Thanks for another great pattern! You inspire me!
Hi Adrienne-
That happened to me as well! It was a mistake on our part. Whitney's cowl is coming soon but it's not quite ready to post yet, so stay tuned!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
It's bee-ootiful, I want to start knitting it this minute, because autumn is just sneaking up on us now.
I am a fan of your site and all your great patterns, and live in the
UK Do you know where in the UK I can buy your yardns?
Thanks
K
Hi Kay-
Thank you so much! Our Purl Soho yarns are exclusive to our store and website but we do ship internationally all the time!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
I LOVE the way this wrap looks in worsted yarn! How do you think this would work with Blue Sky Alpaca's Worsted Cotton?
Hi Katie-
It would work gauge and colorwise but it would be very heavy since cotton is heavier than wool. It would work as a very soft and beautiful blanket though.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Love the dimensions of the scarf and the yarns selected. Just one question. If I want to slip the first stitch of each row, do I then start with the second stitch of each row as a purl?
Hi Michelle-
Yes, that would work.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Love the scarf colors but if I wanted to use 5 skeins instead of 9.. How long would the scarf be??
Hi Kathleen-
You will get 8.88 inches per skein so you'd get 44.4-inches from 5 skeins.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I love everything about this.
How many yards are in each one of these skeins?
This is my very favorite website. My question is, could I make this scarf using your line weight instead of the worsted twist. I thought that the lighter weight would make for a scarf to wear indoors. What do you think?
Hi Myenalynn-
That's a great idea! The line weight is substantially thinner however, so you'll have to do a gauge swatch to figure how many stitches you're getting per inch in pattern to determine how many to cast on.
Please let us know if you need any more help, and good luck with the project!
Molly
Is it possible to modify the pattern to turn this into an infinity scarf? How does one go about that?
PS this scarf is gorgeous!
Hi Stephanie.
I am so glad you like the scarf. There are a couple ways you turn it into an infinity cowl:
1. Cast on with a Provisional Cast on and then knit the pattern as described above and then use Kitchener to graft the last row of stitches to the first row of stitches.
Provisional CO: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-cast-ons/2007/12/10/provisional-cast-on.html
Kitchener (video): https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2013/11/11/kitchener-stitch-video.html
Kitchener (photo tutorial): https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2008/1/23/kitchener-stitch.html
2. You could cast on an even number of stitches that would be a good circumference for an infinity scarf (like 60 inches worth) and then work seed stitch in the round.
Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end.
Round 2: *P1, k1, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2.
If you did option 2, your would stripes would go lengthwise rather than widthwise, but you wouldn't have to seam anything at the end.
Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Laura
Hi Molly, one more question. Since the line weight does not carry the Sea Salt Colour, what colour would you recommend I add in order to make up 9 skeins. Or what colour combination would you use. I'm terrible when it comes to that sort of thing and rely on other people's talents to help me. Thanks so much for your reply earlier. I purchased the yarn in the worsted and now would like to try it in the line weight. Love my scarf.
Hi Myrnalynn-
Instead of "Sea Salt" I would use "Steel Blue" and place it between "Peacock Blue" and "Desert Blue".
Please let us know if you have any more questions and good luck with your project!
Molly
Hello!
If I wanted to push this from 22 to 24 inches wide I know I should cast on 9 more stitches. How much would this shorten the length? I think 80 inches is just too long for me (c:
Sandy
Hello Sandy.
For some quick math, if we work under the assumption that stitches are square (which they are not; typically there are more rows per inch than stitches per inch), we can find a very rough estimation…
22 inches wide x 80 inches long = 1760 sq inches
1760 square inches / 24 inches wide = 73 1/2 inches long
Again, this is an approximation. The length can vary depending on your row gauge.
Laura
Hello Molly,
Do you think it could be possible to crochet this lovely scarf instead of knitting it? And what crochet stitch can I use that resembles the seed stitch?
Truus
Hi Truus,
Sure! (Keep in mind that crochet generally requires about a third more yarn than knitting.)
For a stitch pattern, you might want to try the same one I used here for our Classic Crocheted Vest: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2012/6/24/whits-knits-classic-crocheted-vest-for-little-kids.html. It's quite similar to seed stitch I think!
Thanks so much for asking and good luck with it!
Whitney
Is it possible to get this scarf in another color combination?
Thanks.
Hi Marion-
Sure, you can pick out your own palette of colors. Any 9 skeins of our Worsted Twist yarn will work!
Or, if you'd like our help picking out colors, please let us know what kind of color palette you have in mind!
Thank you!
Molly
I was wondering if you could post pictures, or comment on how you wrapped the scarf so artfully.
C
This kit arrives tomorrow and I can't WAIT. Thanks for the beautiful pallet!
Andrea
I'm having a terrible time finding a scarf that I like and had this idea that maybe I could make one. I've never knit or crocheted anything. This scarf looks gender neutral and I like the look of the seed stitch. Would this be impossible for a total noob? How many hours would be topical for this kind of project?
Hi Nate,
No, not "impossible", but not your typical first project either. Usually people start with a project that is all knit stitches (which makes a garter stitch pattern), but this pattern alternates between knits and purls which is a bit more complicated. If you're generally quite crafty, good at following directions, and like a challenge, then I would say, go for it. I would guess that it would take you quite a long time… maybe 30 hours?
If you'd like to start with something a bit more basic, try our Learn To Knit kit that explains everything you'd need to know to make this scarf, including switching between knits and purls: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8946-Purl-Soho-Learn-to-Knit
Thanks for your question. Let us know what you decide and good luck!
Whitney
I love it. Your pattern are very great .thank u
If you k1,p1, k the last stitch and do all rows same on odd number of stitches don't you end with a rib instead of a seed?
Hi Diane-
If you were working on an even number of stitches you would get a rib, but here you are working on an odd number of stitches so you get seed stitch.
Thank you for your question!
Molly
This is such a beautiful scarf! I am looking forward to receiving my kit!
Love the pattern! I'm working on my third skein with your pattern here, and so far I love the seed stitch, so pretty! I'm using acrylic worsted weight yarn, which works just fine. Thanks again for this idea/pattern!
I love this pattern, and some time ago planned on making a similar wrap. However I have bought Manos del Uruguay silk blend, and having cast on the 109 stitches, the wrap is only measuring out about 17 inches. I have been calculating it, and think (from my knitting) that i need about 9 stitches per inch, making it about 165 stitches to cast on. I have only 7 skeins (which is what the original pattern required), approximately what length will this end up? And should I think about getting two complimentary skeins to start with to increase the final length of the wrap? Thanks for your help
Hi Kristine,
Hmmm… If you cast on 109 stitches and your wrap is 17 inches wide, then you're actually getting more like 6 1/2 stitches to the inch (109 divided by 17). However, if you're measuring the width of your wrap after having only worked a few inches, then none of this is accurate because, strangely, the beginning of a scarf is much wider than it ends up being.
If you are, in fact, getting 9 stitches to the inch and you cast on 165 stitches, you'll have an 18-inch wide wrap. If you'd rather it be the pattern's 22 inches, then you should cast on 197 stitches.
But, really, I'd recommend casting on 25 stitches and making a seed stitch gauge swatch. Measure the number of stitches you get per inch and multiply that number by the width you'd like your wrap to be. And make sure you cast on an odd number of stitches.
And, finally, yes, if your gauge is smaller than the pattern's gauge, you will need two (or maybe three) extra skeins of yarn.
It may all sound more complicated than it is; please let us know if you need any help along the way. It's going to be beautiful!
Whitney
I saw your response about using line weight instead of the worsted twist. Since the line weight skeins have more yards, would the scarf be longer or would the increase in stitches per inch make up for that? I live in Southern California and the lighter wool would be more wearable.
Hi Dyan-
It would probably be longer if you used the entire skein of each color, so instead I would recommend just knitting each color for 8.75 inches before starting a new color.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi,
I was just wondering, if I wanted to decrease the thickness of the scarf, by how many stitches would I have to decrease it.
Ps: I love your store and your blog.
Hi Paola-
You should be getting 4 1/2 stitches per inch in this pattern so just multiply that by the desired width and round to the nearest odd number to get your cast on number. For instance, if you'd like to make a 15-inch wide scarf, 4.5 (stitches per inch) X 15= 67.5, round down to 67 and you have your cast on!
Thanks for your kind words about our site and store and good luck with this project!
Molly
I just finished the worsted twist seed stitch cowl and want to block it using blocking wires. Would this be ok?
HI Maureen,
I've never honestly used blocking wires (I always just soak, squeeze and lay flat to dry), but I can't think of any reason they'd be a problem in this case!
Congratulations on finishing your wrap and thanks for your question!
Whitney
Ok, thank you!
Dear Molly – I am a real beginner! I have started this scarf with your kit – and it is beautiful! I started with the shocking pink, and have just knitted on the next shade of pink. My concern is that you can see slightly where the two colours 'mix,' – not terribly, but it is definitely seen. Is this normal, or have i done something wrong? I added the lighter pink onto the side where the brighter pink had ended. – Jennifer
Hi Jennifer-
You didn't do anything wrong- this is completely normal! If you look very closely at our photos of the scarf you might be able to make out the same transition line between colors in our version. It's just an innate quality of this particular stitch when you are switching colors.
Thanks for getting in touch and good luck with the rest of your project!
Best-
Molly
Thank you so much, Molly. That's a relief! I have quite a way to go on this project yet – but do you have a recommendation on my next project, which would still be 'beginner' but perhaps add to my repertoire in terms of skills? 😉
I love your site, and the various projects.
Hi Again Jennifer-
What a fun question!
I'd recommend our Basic Hats for Everyone. They are a great project if you'd like to learn to knit in the round!: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2013/10/10/purl-soho-basic-hats-for-everyone.html
Or if this doesn't appeal, sll of our beginner projects can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/beginners-knits/
Thank you!
Molly
I love this scarf but would like to make one color change. I would like to replace the Heirloom white with another color that would have a slightly stronger contrast with the Ballet pink. Do you have a suggestion?
Hi Kerry-
I would either use the Otter Brown or take out the Heirloom White and add either Dragonfly Blue or Steel Blue to the blue mix. I hope this helps! Good luck with the project!
Molly
I really love this scarf and I just learned to knit, I cannot afford to buy the yarn for this scarf and was wondering if you could recommend an alternative to the yarn that the pattern is calling for? It would sure be appreciated.
Thank you for your help
LaNett
Hi LaNett-
For a less expensive alternative you might try looking at Cascade 220. It comes in great colors and is a similar weight! Here’s a link to our selection: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/649-Cascade-Yarns-Cascade-220
Thanks for your question~
Molly
If I wanted to make this using Anzula’s For Better or Worsted, would I still need 9 skeins?
Hi Mya-
If you’re using the For Better or Worsted you can use 7 skeins for a slightly shorter wrap or 8 for a wrap that is slightly longer.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
When you say “always change colors on the same side” I am confused. I am seen this before and I don’t know how to tell which side is the “same side.”
Hi Betsy-
It can be hard to tell with a pattern like this that looks the same on both sides so I’d recommend putting a removable stitch marker or safety pin on one side of your work. That way you can just make sure you’re always on the side when you switch colors.
Thanks!
Molly
Hi, A couple of questions.
1. This wrap looks very substantial. Has anyone tried to make it a bit thinner and then been able to get two scarves from one kit? Considering making one for myself and one for my 4 year daughter.
2. Someone mentioned doing the scarf from a lighter weight so that the scarf was wearable in doors. I REALLY like this idea. Do you have the same colors in a lighter weight? Do you think it would turn out as pretty? I am a beginner…
Hi Sally-
Great questions!
1. We haven’t personally tried this but it would work fine. By casting on 49 stitches and knitting 1/2 of each skein you’d get a scarf that was just as long but 1/2 as wide.
2. Yes! All of these colors come in our lighter Line Weight yarn which you can find here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9249-Purl-Soho-Line-Weight If you used appropriate needles (I’d try a US#4) and experimented with a cast on number I think it could come out beautifully!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
what are the finished dimensions of this scarf?
Hi Christina-
This finished dimensions are listed under the “size” heading near the top of the pattern.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
This is such a beautiful pattern! I am starting to think about making my Christmas list, and I know a few ladies who would love a nice cozy wrap just like this. Only problem is that I have three sisters and, no doubt, a mom…. Would you mind suggesting three or four additional color schemes for this pattern? I am always running into the problem of I can knit it, but I can’t coordinate colors to save my life, and everything posted on your site is always so fun and creative! The sky’s the limit when it comes to mixing and matching colors. THANK YOU!
Hi Caroline-
I’m going to have one of the managers of the store email you directly to try to help you get this together- if you don’t mind!
Thanks so much for getting in touch!
Molly
I am making this for my sister -in-law for Christmas and it is absolutely beautiful. Now I know I need to make another one for my other sister-in-law to keep family peace ;). I would like to use a different color scheme. Can you suggest something? Her style is pretty neutral. . .maybe browns, creams, blues and a contrasting pop of something. Color coordination is not my gift. So thankful for your site 🙂
Thanks, Hope
Hi Hope-
We’d be happy to help you with this! Please email us at purlbee AT purlsoho DOT com and we can try to get something together for you!
Molly
I love this scarf! As we have recently moved south, I would like to make it in a cotton. Could you suggest a cotton alternative to the wool? Thank you!
Hi Myra-
This cotton would be a good substitution, and it comes in great colors! https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/721-Blue-Sky-Worsted-Cotton
Thanks!
Molly
Molly. Thanks so much for your quick reply. These cottons do look lovely. Since colors are so hard to determine online, could you recommend comparable colors to achieve the same, or similar look? Thank you!
Myra
Hi Myra-
Here are the colors we’d recommend:
Lotus, Shell, Bone, Drift, Sleet, Sky, Azul, Jasper, Indigo.
They look lovely together and are fairly similar to the original.
Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I want to make this with the Cascade 200 yarn, but also want to swap out the pinks for orange. Will the tangerine heather be weird with no other heathered yarn? Also is mallard the right sub for peacock?
Thanks,
Nina
Hi Nina-
This sounds great. i thin the heather would be a great addition. Here is a color palette we put together that we think would be cute:
Tangerine Heather
Coral
Ecru
White
Aspen Heather
Summer Sky Heather
Mallard
Midnight Heather
Thank you!
Molly
I’m confused…doesn’t K1 P1 every row give a rib pattern? What have I missed, please?
Thanks, Jeanne
Hi Jeanne-
When you cast on an even number of stitches K1 P1 will yield a rib but if you cast on an odd number of stitches, as in this pattern, you’ll get seed stitch.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
hello
this is gorgeous. but when you change colour does it show with a mixed up line of stitches on a wrong side ( i hope you know what i mean) such as you would get with garter stitch, say. id love to do a colour change scarf like this but don’t want a “wrong” side.
thank you
Hi Stephanie-
This will have a bit of a color transition line that will show on both sides. So it won’t have a right side and a wrong side but you will see the transitions on both sides. You can kind of see the transition in the photos above if you look very very closely.
Thanks for getting in touch and good luck with the project!
Molly
Hello Purl Bee,
Could I make the Seed Stich wrap with your beautiful new yarn Purl Soho Merino Script? The yardage is larger, so the size will be slightly larger? Are the colours the same as the Worsted Twist range?
Hi Isolde!
You certainly can use the Purl Soho Merino Script. The gauge for the Script is a little bit larger, so I would maybe suggest going up 1 needle size, and your wrap might be a little bit wider as well. Also, the Script has a bit of a “slub” texture, so your finished wrap will have more texture.
I’m sure it would be beautiful!
Thomas
Hi! I am a bit confused about making this in the round vs straight needles. It seems like you won’t be able to wrap this around more than once, which would make for a very “Bunchy” cowl if you catch my drift. Am I missing something?? Is this generally knit in the round or straight?
Hi Sofia-
This is not knit in the round. We used circular needles but just used them as you would straight needles knitting back and forth. We like to use circulars for projects like these because they hold the width of the project well.
I hope this answers your question! Please let us know if you need any more help!
Best-
Molly
Love this ! But am trying to make on a tighter budget than if I used the Purl Soho Worsted Twist. Is the Cascade 220 as soft? And can you recommend a color selection from the Cascade (or other similarly-priced yarn) that resembles the Anemone bundle? Thanks!
Hi Sharon!
Cascade 220 is admittedly not quite as soft as our Worsted Twist Merino. That being said, you could probably bring down the cost by using Manos Maxima (a single ply merino). You can use 8 colors instead of 9 because Maxima skeins are a little longer.
Here’s a great color order that is similar to Anemone: Shocking, Cotton Candy, Natural, Foil, Helium, Oxygen, Stratus, and Royal.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Also (this is my second comment today), if you were going to replace a few Worsted Twists with the Worsted Heather, which you you recommend to keep close to the Anemone color scheme? Thanks again.
Hi Sharon,
There aren’t very many of our Worsted Twisted Heathers that are close to our Worsted Twist colors. I think it would probably be possible to put “Wheat Flour” or “Peony Pink” in for a couple of the lighter colors.
Happy Knitting,
Thomas
Hi
I bought three skeins of the worsted twist, in pink grapefruit. I was wondering if I did this seed stitch pattern using less stitches cast on. Could I then sew the ends together when finished to make a cowl?
Hi Cheryl-
Sure, that would work great! Just make sure to cast on an odd number of stitches.
Thank you for getting in touch and let us know how it goes!
Best-
Molly
Hi,
I’d really like to knit this wonderful scarf but want to do a change of color. Instead of pink I’d like to go from blue shades into a dark yellow or dark red. Could you recommend ne some color changing?
Hi Séverine!
Instead of the two pinks at the end of the colorway, after the heirloom white you could use Pink Grapefruit followed by Paprika Red if you like reds. For yellows, you could use Yellow Yellow followed by Ochre Yellow.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hi! I am thinking about making this pattern for a men’s scarf so I would like to make it much thinner and I was wondering:
1) How many stitches cast on would you recommend for a men’s scarf?
2) To still have 8 colors without wasting yarn, is there a similar yarn that comes in less yardage that I could use? Or any other yarn will less yardage that you would recommend!
Thanks so much!
Katie
Hi Katie!
I would cast on about half as many stitches, but make sure you keep an odd number. There aren’t really any worsted weight yarns that come in shorter yardage that we carry. You can see all of our worsted weight yarns here!
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
Can you recommend a color scheme similar for the cascade 220? I didn’t see any pinks. Also what size circular knitting needles would you recommend? Thanks!!
Hi Emily!
You might want to check out the following colors for a Cascade 220 wrap:
Tangerine Heather, Coral, Ecru, White, Aspen Heather, Summer Sky Heather, Mallard, Midnight Heather
You should have enough yarn with 1 skein of each color, and you can use the same needles suggested for the pattern (or size to obtain a similar gauge).
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Love this pattern! I’m a fairly new knitter and this seems like a great “first project”. I’m more of a gray/black girl, so what do you think of the following color changes?
Soft Black, Toasted Charcoal instead of Timeless Navy, Peacock Blue
Storm Gray for Desert Blue
Thanks for your help!!
Hi Debbie!
I think that’s a great plan! Your colors will look beautiful.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hi,
I would like to make this in the cotton, but some of the colors mentioned above are unavailable. Could you please suggest a couple of color schemes (one that is similar to anemone and one that is different).
Thanks!
Hi Ariel!
For the Anemone colorway, we think this will work for the Blue Sky Cotton: Indigo, Periwinkle, Sky, Sleet, Bone, Shell, Pink Parfait, and Lotus.
You might also like our colorway from the Chevron Baby Blanket, but with Wasabi added to make it 8 colors: Graphite, Sleet, Drift, Tulip, Bone, Lemonade, Lemongrass, and Wasabi.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Can I use a mix of Anzula for better or worsted with the Purl Soho worsted twist? If so, do I still go with 9 colors or closer to the 11 skeins in the original wrap? What size needle do you recommend? Thank you!!
Hi Gayle-
Yes, it will be fine to add some For Better or Worsted to the mix! For Better or Worsted comes with more yardage per skein than Worsted Twist so you can stick to just 9 colors. And you can use the same needle size recommended here, a US # 8.
Thanks for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
Is there a suggested beginning and ending border stitch that would be suitable for this scarf pattern? Maybe a few rows on each end that would make the scarf look more finished. I love the scarf but would like a different stitch at each end. Thanks.
Hello Ann,
So glad you like this pattern! Many people prefer to edge their scarves with different designs or borders. Were you thinking of something more decorative? Were you planning on doing this border along the sides of the scarf also? Seed stitch doesn’t really need a border since it doesn’t curl in, but adding an attached I-cord could be a simple way to add a sleek and finished edging! Check out our tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/01/23/attached-i-cord-tutorial/
Hope this helps! Happy knitting!
Alyson
I might be wrong, but isn’t this “pattern” wrong for Seed Stitch? I tried the instructions, but I am not getting Seed. Then my other books says Seed should Start K1, P1, 1st Row, but then P1, K1, 2nd Row. Any thoughts on this?
Hi Neal-
This pattern is correct and will yield seed stitch. It is very important that you cast on an odd number of stitches. The seed stitch pattern you list is also correct but will only work on an even number of stitches.
I hope this helps, please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I already have the anenome bundle that I am working on but was wondering if you could you please put colors together for me to purchase based on the grapefruit gradient cowl (which I also made!)? I am not sure what other colors to choose to make the bundle complete! Thanks so much for your help.
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for writing us! I’m a little confused about your question. Are you trying to put together a color-way of worsted twist based on the Anenome bundle? If this is the case here is a color-way I think you may like.
Super Pink
Pink Grapefruit
Ballet Pink
Heirloom White
Oyster Gray
Storm Gray
Steel Blue
Peacock Blue
Timeless Navy
To view these colors you can do so here; https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9239-Purl-Soho-Worsted-Twist
I hope this answers your question and let us know if you have need any further assistance!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
HI Jake-
I guess my question wasn’t as clear as it was in my head!! I would like to make another seed stich wrap using the colors I used for my Gradient Cowl which only has 5 colors so I need another 4. I love the colors you gave me but I need to work in the yellow and I’m not sure where it would go for the best effect. Hope this helps!! Thank you.
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for responding and clarifying your question! Here’s a color-way that’s similar but includes the yellow!
Super Pink
Pink Grapefruit
Ballet Pink
Heirloom White
Yellow Yellow
Oyster Gray
Storm Gray
Steel Blue
Peacock Blue
Let me know what you think!
Jake
I just received the grayscale worsted weight yarn bundle to make this wrap and I am so excited! I am having trouble putting the colors in the same order as the picture, though, because some of them are very close together. Can you tell me what order this bundle is in in the picture? Thank you!
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for writing us, I’m so glad to hear you’re excited to start your wrap! The color order is very easy to confuse, here it is;
Alpaca Pure Heirloom White
Worsted Twist Wheat Flour
Worsted Twist Tabby Gray
Alpaca Pure Toasted Charcoal
Worsted Twist Toasted Charcoal
Worsted Twist Stillwater Blue
Alpaca Pure Dark Loam
Worsted Twist Soft Black
Alpaca Pure Soft Black
I hope this helps and feel free to write back if you have any future questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi, I would like to knit this Using your Line Weight yarn. Can you suggest a colour scheme similar to that of the Anemone colour bundle and in which order it should be knitted in? As this is a lighter yarn, can you please recommend how many stitches I should cast on?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks.
Hi Chloe,
Thank you for the comment! This project would work out great in our Line Weight for a lighter weight but still beautifully soft wrap! Most of the colors used in the Anemone color bundle we have in the Line weight. Almost all the colors you will need are available on our website here; https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9249-Purl-Soho-Line-Weight
The color order is as follows:
Super Pink
Ballet Pink
Heirloom White
Sea Salt
Oyster Gray
Ice Blue
Desert Blue
Peacock Blue
Timeless Navy
The Ice Blue is actually a discontinued color which is on sale for 40% off! You can find that color skein on our website here; https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9646-Purl-Soho-Line-Weight-Sale-Colors
The only pattern modification I would make is to cast on 176 stitches. These skeins have a lot more yardage on them so if knit each color to the end of the skein I think you will end up with a similar sized wrap!
I hope this helps and feel free to respond if you have anymore questions!
Good Luck!
Jake
I just finished the wrap.
Wondering what is the best way to wash and pin this one.
I have never knitted with so much yardage and so many colors.
Hi Debbi-
Congratulations on finishing the wrap! You can handwash in something gentle like “soak” (here’s a link: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8853-Soak-3oz-Soak) it and dry it flat. Or you can gently block it. We have a blocking tutorial that you can see here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/11/13/blocking/
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Do you slip the first stitch of each row or knit each stitch? If you do slip, how does it work with each color change?
thank you!!
Hello Janet,
We didn’t recommend in the pattern that you slip every first stitch, but you can if you would like! One stitch will appear to overlap onto the next color block, but it won’t be too visible.
Best of luck! -Alyson
I love this wrap!! I was thinking about making it with a super chunky yarn, but I was wondering how/if it would affect the pattern, and if it would make it look weird.
Thanks!
Hi Linsay-
This pattern is just for worsted weight yarn but you may want to check out our Cowl, Scarves, and Wraps gallery for something for chunky yarn: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit/projects-knit/accessories-projects-knit/cowls-scarves-shawls-wraps-projects-knit/
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi. This scarf is gorgeous. I plan to make this with line weight. Do you know if line weight is safe to block using a steamer? Thanks!!
Hello Val,
What an elegant idea to make this in line weight! I would not recommend blocking with a steamer since this yarn is very fine and can easily get matted with any sort of agitation or heat. Best of luck with your luxurious shawl! -Alyson
This is gorgeous and I want to make it as a gift. Is there a pattern for wristwarmers or mittens (not sure I could handle proper gloves) in seed stitch that I could make in the same yarn picking out a single colour from the scarf? Thanks
Hello Diane!
We’ve got just the thing! Take a look at this pattern: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/02/14/whits-knits-seed-stitch-mittens-and-hand-warmers/
We’re so glad you like this pattern as much as we do! Enjoy! -Alyson
does this have to be blocked
Hello, Lisa!
Thank you so much for writing in with this great question! Since it is a rectangular wrap and not a sweater or something that needs to fit a particular part of your body you do not have to block this wrap. Thanks again and happy knitting!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Would love your help trying to put together colors for the wisteria version in the cascade yarns Thank You
Hi, Carol!
Thank you very much for writing in! I am sorry for the extremely delayed response! For the Cascade 220 (https://www.purlsoho.com/yarn/knitting-crochet/220.html) I recommend: Navy 8393, Sapphire 9332, Westpoint Blue Heather 9325, River Rock 2441, Natural 8010, White 8505, Aspen Heather 8011 and Summer Sky Heather 9452.
What do you think? Please let us know! And again, thank you for your comment!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Could you please tell me the colors used in Wisteria. Thank you
Hi, Carol!
Thank you for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! The colors used in the Wisteria colorway are:
Gray Fig, Purple Smoke, Silver Lilac, Sea Salt, Wheat Flower, Heirloom White, Oyster Gray, Ash Gray and Storm Gray.
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi! I’m just trying to differentiate between this wrap and the older version, and I was wondering if the only difference is the gauge (other than the # of stitches CO) because of different types of yarn used? If I were to make this in a different yarn, for example cotton, would it make a difference which pattern I used? I’m new at this and still a bit confused about how the gauge works. Thanks!
Hi Natasha,
Thanks for writing in! You are correct! The main difference is the gauge which does determine the number of cast on stitches. Gauge simply refers to the number of stitches per inch that you achieve using a given yarn and needle size. This is usually listed on the yarn label but can vary from the number depending on how tightly or loosely you knit. We have a great tutorial on gauge here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/08/29/swatching-for-gauge/
If you were to use a different yarn for this version or the original version, you would have to know the gauge to decide how many stitches to cast on to yield a 22-24 inch wide wrap. The best way to do that is to knit a gauge swatch as is shown in the tutorial above.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi, this is an absolutely gorgeous wrap, but I’m nervous of knitting such a large piece in a seed stitch pattern. Is there another stitch, that produces a similar texture that may be faster to create? Thank you, and thank you for such a lovely and inspirational website!
Hello, Phoebe!
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, there isn’t another stitch that gives the same effect as the seed stitch. Garter stitch would be the fastest stitch. You could also try this with a mistake rib. We used the mistake rib on a few of our Cashmere Ombre Wraps. Again, thank you for writing in! Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best,
Kumeko
Hello,
Would you recommend blocking this scarf/shawl/wrap after it’s been completed?
Thanks,
Jordan
Hi Jordan,
Thanks for writing us. If you hate blocking, you are talking to the wrong guy because I block everything. I have seen this wrap steamed, however, and it looks great either way. I prefer to block Worsted Twist because the yarn becomes so amazingly soft like most pieces when they are blocked. Good luck!
Best,
Adam
In. Love. With. This. Project. It is my baby. I am halfway done and people just sigh when they see it. Originally, my mom talked me into omitting three colors to save time and money: The first blue and the two tans. But I am adding the tans back in because there is not such thing as too much of this fabric. Thanks Purl! If you are out there, wondering if this is worth your time and money: it is. A: there is no rush. B: you’ll love it forever.
I’ve been randomly reading comments and responses on Purl Soho knitting sites. I must say I am SO impressed with the consistent graciousness, patience, and helpfulness of Purl Soho personnel. I don’t often encounter such wonderful customer service. What a lovely, kind group of people! You guys rock!
You made my day Joan! Thank you for the wonderful comment! We continually strive to provide the best customer service possible with a smile.
Thanks again,
Adam
If I want to add another color to the anemone colorway (to make the scarf longer), what would you suggest? I’d like to add something with some additional “punch” rather than a neutral…
Hello Sarah,
Glad you’re interested in the pattern! I would add Worsted Twist in “Pink Grapefruit” right before the “Super Pink” color to give it a pop. It’s quite a lovely color! Hope you like the suggestion!
Best,
Adam
1 year gone, just 40 rows to go… Question: can/should this be blocked? I was a little loose with my gauge on one color (not terrible) and I’m wondering if blocking can work any magic.
Hi Michelle,
Blocking is magical! I block most everything because the end result is almost always better. It can’t hurt if you block your wrap and the tension issue might alleviate itself. Let us know how it goes!
-Adam
Hi! I have a few questions.
1) I was wondering if I would be able to do this in Garter Stitch as opposed to Seed
2) What is blocking?
3) How do I change color so that it doesn’t look all messed up?
4) Is this yarn particularly thin?
Thanks!
– Zoe
Hi Zoe,
Thank you for writing in and for your questions!
1.) You absolutely can knit this in garter instead of seed stitch. Cast on the same number of stitches and knit every stitch in every row.
2.) Blocking is a handy technique for stretching, easing, and redistributing stitches in a finished piece of hand knitting. It creates a beautifully even fabric, which makes it easy to work with and lovely to wear. You can block any type of natural fiber as long as you are gentle. The goal is to get the knitting into a desired shape without stretching it out or damaging the fibers. Directions can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/11/13/blocking/
3.) To change colors, always start on a new row and always change color on the same side of your knitting. With garter, just pick a side and always change there. There will be a wrong and right side to your knitting but so long as you always change colors on the same side, it will look great!
4.) This yarn is a worsted weight. Which is a middle of the road thickness for yarn.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thanks Cassy! I was also wondering if it would have the same look in garter as opposed to seed stitch. sorry for all the questions – also, how long would this take if I worked on it every day? Thanks!
Hi Zoe,
Thanks for the questions! The resulting wrap would look different in garter. While both are double sided, seed stitch is much more compact than garter and less prone to stretching over time. Whereas, garter stitch will lengthen under its own weight. It will still be lovely but it is something to consider!
It is really challenging to tell how long it will take to knit something. As knitters, we all knit at different speeds. The best way to approximate how long it will take would be to knit and inch and time yourself. Given that the wrap is 80 inches long, you can multiply the amount of time it takes to knit one inch by 80 and get a fair idea of how long it will take you!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I am obsessed with the original Pink-Neutral-Blue colorway of this wrap, but sadly not all of the colors are still available in the Worsted Twist. I think I have found good replacement yarns for the missing colors. Since it’s difficult to truly gauge colors online, would you be able to check my selection for both color and texture? I am also planning to make a slightly shorter wrap, so I have only chosen 7 yarns:
Worsted Twist – Super Pink
Worsted Twist – Ballet Pink
Suri Merino – Sahara (replaces two neutral colors)
Worsted Twist – Oyster Grey
Suri Merino – Seamist (replaces two blue colors)
Woolfolk Tov – Teal Blue
Worsted Twist – Timeless Navy
Thanks so much!
Hi Dominque,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to make some recommendations for replacements! The Suri Merino is a bit thinner and a lot different in texture than our Worsted Twist. In place od it, I would suggest either Anzula For Better or Worsted and Manos Maxima. I would propose the following:
Worsted Twist – Timeless Navy
Anzula For Better or Worsted – Teal
Anzula For Better or Worsted – Sea Breeze OR Manos Maxima – Oxygen
Manos Maxima – Stratus
Worsted Twist – Heirloom White
Anzula For Better or Worsted – Seaside OR Mannos Maxima – Sand
Worsted Twist – Heirloom White
Worsted Twist – Ballet Pink
Worsted Twist – Super Pink
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi,
Just wondering if I am using an 8 ply yarn what needle size would you recommend to achieve the same gauge?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for writing in! Because yarns can vary within weight, plus all knitters have deferent tension when knitting, I would first knit a gauge swatch with a US8(5mm) to find out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Once you know this you will know if you need to go up in needle size or not to achieve 4 1/2 stitches per 1 inch in seed stitch.
I hope this helps!
warmly,
Marilla
What yarn would you recommend for a wrap for the summer/fall?
want to make a wrap in a yarn so that I can wear the wrap now into early fall. I was thinking of a cotton like Cascade Ultra Pima. Also, I don’t want to make a huge wrap or a scarf. Can you suggest a number of stitches to cast on so that I can have a mid-size wrap?Thanks.
Hi Rosemary,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly modify this pattern to work for warmer weather. I would suggest making it narrower. The stitch pattern will work over any odd number of stitches. Once you have selected your yarn (Cotton Pure or Cascade Ultra Pima would be lovely), I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch on US 4 or 5s. Once you know the number of stitches per inch you are getting, multiply that number by how wide you wish the wrap to be. The nearest odd number will be your cast on number.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello, I’m a beginner knitter and very excited about making this scarf. I have two questions, if I may.
1. What cast on method do you recommend for this pattern?
2. I am yet to master circular needles, and have a set of 12 inch straight needles. The pattern recommends 14 inch straight needles – will the ones I have be too short for the project?
Thanks for your time.
Cheers,
Sarah
Hello Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! It is always great to hear from an excited new knitter. I would recommend a long tail cast on for this wrap. In terms of needles it might become frustrating to use your 12 inch needles, because the stitches will be more like to slip off the end. You can always try it and see how it goes and if it is to annoying just switch over to a longer needle. If I were you I would go ahead and get a longer needle or a circular needle to avoid the frustration of dropping stitches.
Please let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Are Peacock Blue, Desert Blue, and Ice Blue available in the Worsted Twist? I cannot find these colors to order on the website. If they are not available, what would be a substitute?
Or, would it work to use Worsted Cotton? Which colors?
Thanks!
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for writing in! These colors have been discontinued. To replace them, you could use either Artemisia Green, Ash Gray and Faded Blue OR Ash Gray, Faded Blue and Stillwater Blue. If you would like to use Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, I would suggest Lotus, Shell, Bone, Stone, Sleet, Sky, Azul, Mediterranean and Indigo!
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Dear Purl Soho Team
You are great! Thanks for all tutorials, patterns and sharing your ideas. 🙂
I absoulutely love your projects. I’m just about to start knitting this wrap and I was wondering, if you could explain me what it exactly means to finish in pattern? And the second question, did you use a long tail cast on for this wrap?
Many thanks in advance!
Merima
Hello Merima,
Thank you so much for all these kind words! I would recommend using a long tail cast on for this project. As far as finishing, all this means is to cast off weave in your ends and block as desired!
I hope this makes sense- please let me know if i can clarify anything.
Warmly,
Marilla
Hello,
Are the colors shown here still available in a bundle?
Thank you,
Leila
Hi Leila,
Thanks for writing in! Sadly Peacock Blue, Desert Blue, and Ice Blue have all been retired and are no longer available. We do have a number of other lovely colors of Worsted Twist that have replaced them. We’d be happy to help you find a color combination that works for you!
Best,
Cassy
Hello,
Are there some blues that could replace the three that have been retired?
Leila
Hi Leila,
Thanks for writing back! While we do not have colors that will be a spot on replacement, I am happy to offer two alternative colorways that I think keep with the spirit of this lovely wrap! I would suggest:
Timeless Navy, Stillwater Blue, Faded Blue, Artemisia Green, Oyster Gray, Sea Salt, Heirloom White, Ballet Pink and Super Pink.
OR
Timeless Navy, Faded Blue, Artemisia Green, Oyster Gray, Sea Salt, Heirloom White, Ballet Pink, Peony Pink and Super Pink.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello! I’m a little more than halfway through my first skein and my seed stitch is getting a little hole-y. It started off nice and dense with no gaps but now some spaces are forming between the stitches. Anything you think I might be doing wrong/ recommendations for fixing this? Thanks!
Hi Serena,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you may have loosened up your personal gauge as you got comfortable with the stitch pattern. In these cases, I tend to rip out my work and start over with a smaller needle to get a more pleasing gauge!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi Cassy, thank you! I will try that out.
I have been coveting this wrap and this yarn for literally years. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered 7 skeins (I’m petite so I’m going to make a slightly smaller wrap). Just got my order and I am SO happy that I decided to treat myself. The colours are gorgeous and the yarn is so soft. I can’t wait to get started. Keep being awesome, Purl Soho!
If anyone is looking for a colourway similar to the original, I ended up going with Timeless Navy, Faded Blue, Oyster Grey, Sea Salt, Ballet Pink, Peony Pink, and Super Pink.
Hello!
I’m interested in making the worsted twist seed stitch wrap. Several of the colors were discontinued from the original suggested colors so I requested and received new suggestions. Now at least three of those are no longer available. I purchased three colors and was going to order the rest today, but no luck. I really wanted the blue to white to pink pattern. Can you give me another suggestion using the remaining available colors? I have the Heirloom White, Super Pink, and Peony Pink. I will order all colors as soon as I receive a response!
Thank you,
Leila
Hello Leila,
Thank you for writing us! Reviewing the colorway you wish to make I have tried to put together a transition you will be happy with. I would suggest; Wheat Flour, Artemisia Green, Ash Gray, and Stillwater Blue. If you are interested it looking for more Blue Options I would suggest looking at Manos Del Uruguay’s Maxima. This yarn is hand dyed so you will get a variegation when knitting it.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Can we use alpaca yarn as well?
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, a worsted or aran weight alpaca would be lovely for this wrap!
Best,
Julianna