Half + Half Triangles Wrap
Our Half + Half Triangles Wrap embraces the wearer in a play of shape and color, like a gorgeous faceted gem!
A clever construction where short rows create two connected triangles, this knit transforms a simple garter stitch square into a double layered triangle. Fold the square along the color divide and choose which side will be front and center for the day!
We’re pretty excited about all the color possibilities, having just added 16 brand new colors to our collection of Linen Quill. A fingering weight yarn softly spun from fine highland wool, alpaca, and linen, Linen Quill now comes in almost fifty incredible colors!
We used classic Kiln Red with fresh-from-the-mill Poppy Red for an earth and fire incandescent glow. Scroll down for tons more combo ideas, each pulling from a different slice of the rainbow!
Our Half + Half Triangles Wrap pattern has instructions for two sizes: big and bigger (we went with bigger!). Either way, it’s wonderfully easy knitting, totally beautiful color fun, and exactly what we want to wear!
Designed for Purl Soho by Jake Canton.
Materials
- Color A: 2 (3) skeins of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca and 15% linen. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 791 (1,087) yards required. We used Kiln Red.
- Color B: 2 (3) skeins of Linen Quill. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 845 (1,160) yards required. We used Red Poppy.
- US 3 straight or circular needles
- A stitch marker
We suggest 15 color combos, pictured above and listed below from left to right. Pick your favorite or create your own!
Top Row
- Color A: Kiln Red; Color B: Red Poppy
- Color A: Bright Flamingo; Color B: Chestnut Red
- Color A: Honey Pink; Color B: Peachy Pink
Second Row
- Color A: Pink Pop; Color B: Rhubarb Pink
- Color A: Super Orange; Color B: Sweet Potato
- Color A: Calendula Orange; Color B: Butterscotch Orange
Third Row
- Color A: Peach Stone; Color B: Dark Iris
- Color A: Crocus Bud; Color B: Purple Smoke
- Color A: Dandelion Yellow; Color B: Mustard Seed
Fourth Row
- Color A: Cobalt Blue; Color B: Dark Denim
- Color A: True Turquoise; Color B: High Tide
- Color A: Eggshell Blue; Color B: Green Turquoise
Bottom Row
- Color A: Salt + Pepper; Color B: Kettle Black
- Color A: Fresh Pickle; Color B: Juniper Green
- Color A: Wheat Flour; Color B: Oatmeal Gray
Gauge
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Sizes
Unblocked Dimensions: 27½ (37¾) inches wide x 32 (44) inches long; approximately 42 (58) inches along the fold
Finished Dimensions: 31¾ (43) inches wide x 31¾ (43) inches long; approximately 45 (61) inches along the fold
Sample: We knit up the bigger 43 x 43 size here.
Notes
WRP-T (Wrap And Turn)
Keeping yarn in back, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to front. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Turn work so wrong side is facing you.
To see this technique in action, visit our Short Row Tutorial and follow along with the wrap and turn on the knit side section (at 0:30 seconds), except do not bring the yarn to the back before you turn.
Knit With Wrap
Keeping yarn in back, pick up the wrap with the right needle from front to back and then insert the needle into the stitch knitwise. Knit the stitch and wrap together.
This step is described at minute 3:29 of our Short Row Tutorial.
Construction
You will knit this piece lengthwise.
Due to its construction, the unblocked dimensions are fixed to a set ratio. The length of the scarf can be altered by casting on any number of stitches, and the width dimensions will always be approximately 90% of the length. If wet blocking, the piece should block out to an approximate square.
Pattern
Triangle 1
With Color A, cast on (190) 260 stitches.
Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): Knit to last 3 stitches, place marker (pm), k1, wrap and turn (wrp-t, see Notes).
Row 3: Knit to end of row.
Row 4: Knit to marker, remove marker, wrp-t.
Row 5: K1, pm, knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 4 and 5 until you have wrapped every stitch except the last two, ending with Row 5.
Next Row (wrong side): K1, remove marker, wrp-t.
Next Row (right side): K1.
Next Row: K1, *knit next stitch with its wrap (see Notes), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Cut Color A.
Triangle 2
Row 1 (right side): With Color B, knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): Knit to end of row.
Row 3 (right side): K1, wrp-t.
Row 4 (wrong side): K1.
Row 5 (right side): K1, knit next stitch with its wrap, place marker, wrp- t.
Row 6 (wrong side): Slip marker, knit to end of row.
Row 7 (right side): Knit to marker, remove marker, knit next stitch with its wrap, place marker, wrp-t.
Repeat Rows 6 and 7 until you have completed a wrap and turn on the second to last stitch.
Repeat Row 6.
Next Row (right side): Knit to last marker, remove marker, knit next stitch with its wrap, k1.
With the wrong side facing you, bind off knitwise.
Weave in the ends and block!
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Where I can buy this yarn in italy or in Europe?
Hello Pat,
Thank you for reaching out! Check out our international shipping for information about how to have our yarn shipped to Europe!
Happy knitting,
-Marilla
What length circular needles would you recommend for the larger version?
Hello Sunny,
Thank you for reaching out! I would reccomend using either a 40″ or a 47″ Circular needle, depend on if you prefer less room or more room.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there! Which size is shown in the illustration on the model?
Hello Mary,
Thank you for reaching out! We knit up the larger 43 x 43 size.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
How could I make this even bigger? What dimension would one extra skein of each color yield?
Hello Sue,
Thank you for reaching out! Due to its construction, the unblocked dimensions are fixed to a set ratio. The length of the scarf can be altered by casting on any number of stitches, and the width dimensions will always be approximately 90% of the length. If wet blocking, the piece should block out to an approximate square.
If you are adding one skein to each color you will be adding a 3rd to each triangle. This will give you a rough estimate of blocked dimension for the larger size of 57 inches wide x 57 inches long.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I’m interested in doing this in black/black, using Linen Quill on one half for a textured, heathered look and then something smoother, in a darker/purer black on the other half. Do you have a yarn you’d recommend for that second half? Thanks!
Hello Arden,
Thank you for reaching out- I love this idea! I think that either Brooklyn Tweed’s Peerie would work or Anzula’s Cloud!
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Perfect. Thank you, Marilla!
Hello:
Is all of the yarn used or is there a bit left over? I am the person who always loses at “yarn chicken.”
Thanks!
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Great question! We had about 100 yards left over from each color for the small size, and 300 from each color for the large size, so there is plenty of wiggle room on the yardage! We now include yardage estimates in the materials section of each pattern, which you may find helpful when planning your projects if this is a problem you run into frequently.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
If I want to use the remaining 300 yards of each color how many stitches should I cast on? Thank you!
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! Casting on 325 stitches should use up all of the extra yarn, but do make sure your gauge is exactly right if you try this, as you will be cutting it quite close on yardage!
Best,
Julianna
Hi. Beginner question here. I can’t see how this makes a triangle if there are no decreases. And what about the last 2 stitches after the wrap and turn? Don’t see what to do with them. Sorry. All confused.
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for reaching out! This wrap is actually a square, divided along the diagonal into two triangles, one of each color. It is a bit hard to visualize, but each triangle is shaped by the short rows, rather than the decreases. As you work each short row, you will wrap and turn where indicated and leave the rest of the stitches unworked until later. I would suggest trying it in miniature so you can get the hang of the technique if you still aren’t sure – this pattern will work great on a swatch of about 15 stitches and you will be able to explore how the short rows create a triangle!
I hope that helps and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, working the 15 stitch swatch to understand this, thanks for that tip! I’m confused though, on the video page for short rows it says “Note that there are a few stitch patterns, including Garter Stitch, that don’t require any sort of special technique when it’s time to work back the other way. For these stitch patterns, you just turn the piece and work back the other way. Easy!” – this is garter stitch, right? I’m having trouble seeing the “wrap” to pick up for the stitches after the first and want to make sure I’m doing this right. Many thanks!
Hi Dana,
Thanks for writing in, and I’m glad the mini wrap idea is helpful! It is true that most of the time it isn’t necessary to pick up wraps when working short rows in garter stitch, but sometimes when you are working multiple stacked short rows the wrap and turn holes can still show up. Since you are trying out the swatch version, you can certainly try it without picking up the wraps to see if you are happy with how it looks!
Best,
Julianna
I’m having trouble imagining this, and I’m not even sure how to describe what I *think* it’s supposed to be! I wish I could draw it to show you what I’m picturing.
Is it like you first knit a triangle from the bottom up, and then with color B start at the bottom again and knit an inverted triangle to fit alongside?
And will my first stitch in Row 1 with color B begin next to a color A stitch and then go to the edge? Or start on the edge and then go to the color A turn around stitch on Row 1?
Hello Hilary,
Thank you for reaching out! This Wrap is knit using short rows so I like to think of the triangle being constructed as if is fanning out from your cast on edge. Your first triangle is like a fan opening up and your second triangle is like a fan closing. In your last row of triangle A you are picking up your your wraps and knitting them with there corresponding stitches. This will take you al the way across your row so you will be ready to begin with color B on the next row.
I hope this is helpful and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I GET IT!
I had to do the 15-stitch sample to understand, but now the opening and closing fan analogy makes sense.
The person who came up with this pattern is a freaky genius, huh?
I appreciate the thoughtful replies to people’s questions, but.. would it have spoiled some vast eternal plan (quote from Fiddler on the the roof) to provide a sketch showing how the two triangle make a square? I’m still utterly confused and I’ve read every call and response on the page. (I don’t need a reply to my comment, thi is just a request for the next pattern).
Hello Christine,
Thank you for your thoughtful suggestion – I will pass in along!
-Marilla
Christine, try the pattern with scrap yarn and just 15 stitches. It’s so hard to imagine, you just have to try it!
I would like to make this into a triangle using 6 ply cashmere. I am a beginner knitter. Do you think this would be difficult and would you be able to give some instructions?
Hello Winnie,
Thank you for reaching out- what a beautiful idea! I would recommend going up in needle size to a US5 or US6 to use 6 ply Cashmere. This means that you will also want to cast on less stitches. I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch to figure out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Due to its construction, the unblocked dimensions are fixed to a set ratio. The length of the scarf can be altered by casting on any number of stitches, and the width dimensions will always be approximately 90% of the length.
To make a triangle rather than a square you will just cast off your stitches instead of switching to your second color!
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Love this pattern! Love the squishiness of garter stitch! I’d like to knit this project in Tussock. Would you recommend holding two strands together or three? What needle size would you recommend?
Thanks! Love your work.
Hi Julie
Thanks for writing in! The Tussock is also a fingering weight yarn, and could be substituted with no changes in the pattern, and would be very light and airy. If you double the Tussock I would suggest going up in needle size by 1-2 needles, and this would result in a larger wrap overall. I recommend doing a gauge swatch to see which you like better and what needle size works for you. I hope this helps!
Best
Jessica
Love all the color ideas, but having a hard time deciding. What do you recommend for colors that would work for three or four seasons? I can’t decide.
Hi Erin
Thanks for writing in! There are so many beautiful choices its hard to choose! In the Linen Quill it is almost hard to make a wrong decision. I am really partial to the happy and bright combination of Color A: Eggshell Blue; Color B: Green Turquoise, a combination that would be great if your partial to blues would be Color A: Cobalt Blue; Color B: Dark Denim, and if color is too much a beautiful neutral Color A: Wheat Flour; Color B: Oatmeal Gray. I try to look at my shawls as a pop of color, and choose ones that really make me smile!
Hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
please tell me how much yarn I need for the 2 colour baby blanket.
thank you
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing in! Although we intended this pattern to be a wrap, the smaller size would be an excellent option for a baby blanket! Unfolded, it is a rectangle that measures 27.5″ by 32″, which is ideal for a crib or baby blanket, so you can knit the smaller size without making any changes to the pattern. You will need two skeins of Linen Quill in each color.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Are you able to substitute Germain Short Rows and if you are how would that work
Brenda
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, you could certainly substitute German Short Rows in this pattern, and our tutorial will tell you all about the necessary modifications. Essentially, whenever you come to a wrap & turn in the pattern, you will knit one extra stitch, then turn your work and work a German Short Row.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi guys, I’m confused about amounts. I purchased 2 skeins of my 2 colors. Should it have been 2 or 6 instead of 4 ? Thanks .
Opps! Clarification, I purchased 4 skeins total. If it should have been 2 skeins or 6 skeins how would I adjust my number off cast on stitches do I need ? Thanks again .
Hi Liddell,
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you are all set for the smaller size of the wrap, which calls for two skeins of each color, or four total. You can go ahead and follow the pattern as written for the smaller size, which starts with casting on 160 stitches!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you for your help. I was panicked that I needed mor yarn . Can’t wait to cast on! What cast on do you recommend ?
Hi Liddy,
I’m so glad you’re ready to get started! We use a Long Tail Cast On for most of our projects, but you could also use a Cable Cast On if you prefer!
All the best,
Julianna
Hi I just came across this (head slap, I have had it saved for a while) and …… does it lay flat or in a triangle?
What would I look under if I wanted to look it up on you tube?
Thanks
Hi Lori,
Thanks for reaching out! Folded it is a triangle and unfolded it makes a square! It is designed to be folded into the triangle and worn as a wrap! What type of help are you looking for on youtube?
Best,
Gianna
Hi,
Getting started and I’m reading entire pattern to get the overview. The second to last row in triangle 1 simply says K1. Is that a typo? Should it be knit across?
Thank you
Hi Colette,
Thanks for reaching out! That is not an error it is correct, since you are working short rows for this wrap some rows will not be worked all the way across! For that row you are only K1 and then moving onto the next row (Next Row: K1, *knit next stitch with its wrap (see Notes), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.)
I hope this clarifies things!
Warmly,
Gianna
I made the mistake of ordering the Quill worsted weight! Is there anyway of altering the pattern to accommodate the larger yarn? I would not object to a larger throw size but I don’t know if that would translate into appropriate dimensions. My second question would be, can I return the unopened skeins and get the fingering weight instead? Thanks in advance for your response.
Hi Nilda,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly re-gauge the pattern to accommodate a larger yarn, however worsted weight is quite a bit heavier than fingering weight! If you would like to do that I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch with an appropriate needle size and comparing that to the written gauge, you can then make adjustments from there! If not, you can absolutely return the yarn and exchange it for the fingering weight Linen Quill instead, as long as it is in the original skein form!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thanks so much. Yes, you are very helpful and it is always nice to do business with you!!
Taking my time having read through these replies, was helpful. And i still need to be sure, if i am making the larger size, i will be buying 3 skeins of each color, right?
Thanks a lot for your guidance!
Barbara
Oh, and if I wanted to be sure it really really wrapped around the body, for a nice easy quiet sit, would you recommend a larger needle, like a US 4 or would that alter the fabric of the finished piece too much?
Thanks again.
Barbara
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, that is correct! For the larger size you will need 3 skeins of each color! Going up to a US 4 would make the fabric a bit more open/not as dense, it would also enlarge the wrap a bit. I recommend working a gauge swatch with both a US 3 and a US 4 and compare the two and decide which needle to use based on which you prefer!
I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out with any more questions going forward!
Warmly,
Gianna
I love the Blue Blue color. What color would you recommend for Color B?
Hi Jeanie,
Thanks for reaching out! Blue Blue is such a beautiful color! I think it would be great paired with Stillwater Blue, Mountain Bluebird, or Dark Denim!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi!
I love all the colors! I was thinking of using 3 or 4 colors for the Half + Half Triangle shawl. Since I haven’t started the pattern yet, I am trying to figure out how to add a 3rd or 4th color….
I thought maybe I would cast on with Color 1, knit a few rows, then change to Color 2 for the rest of that triangle section. I would then start Color 3 for the other triangle and work it, then change to Color 4 for a few rows before bind off.
Would this work?
Hi Phyddy,
Thanks for reaching out! That such a fun idea! I think that would certainly work! This pattern is pretty straight forward so it is a great option to experiment with different colors!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello! I would love to use pink pop with dark denim. However the dark denim is out of stock. Do you have any idea of when it will be restocked?
Any suggestions for something similar to go with the pink pop? (The Stillwater blue looks grey on my IPad- does it have a hint of blue in it? )
Thanks for your assistance! I want to get the yarn ordered but cannot decide on something other than the dark denim.
Kind regards,
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for reaching out! Luckily Dark Denim should be back in stock within the next month! The best way to be notified is to enter your email on the Linen Quill product page under Dark Denim and we will send you an email as soon as it is available on the site! I think Pink Pop and Dark Denim would be a really nice combination but I also love the idea of Pink Pop and Stillwater Blue! Stillwater Blue is a beautiful color and does have blue in it! Another alternative I would suggest is Blue Pansy!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you think this would also work if I use a dishcloth pattern that starts with 1-2 stitches and increases every row, then which I get to the width I want, change colors and start decreasing? Or maybe the short row division makes the fold better? Hope that makes sense. Thank you.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out! Due to the special construction of this wrap, it is much different than the dishcloth pattern! Working short rows keeps the stitches live so that when you bring in the 2nd color you simply knit the row with the full amount of stitches available. Working increases or decreases to create the shaping would change the construction quite a bit since it would change the overall number of stitches and you would likely then need to pick up stitches to work the 2nd triangle.
I hope this helps!
Gianna
The video you have on wrp-t is for stockinette and I would like to see what the stitch is supposed to look like in garter. My wrp-t is loose and long and hard to see the wrap. So many are switching to german short rows but I rather keep true to the pattern (nothing wrong with switching!) Do you have a video showing wrap and turn in garter stitch similar to the pattern instructions?
Hi Ana,
Thanks for reaching out! At this time we don’t have a tutorial showing wrp-t in garter, however the technique is worked the exact same way regardless of if you are working in stockinette or garter stitch!
Warmly,
Gianna