Elementary Wrap In Quartz
It might be completely no-frills, but our Elementary Wrap has style in spades. This classic pattern has a knack for showing off whatever yarn it’s knit in, and this time, in our lovely Quartz yarn, the results are truly stunning.
Knits and purls are all you need to make this lovely expanse of fabric, and yet there’s something vital and comforting in the finished swath of stockinette, particularly in this lively Fresh Pickle color.
In any hue, the Elementary Wrap highlights the wonderful texture created by Quartz’s merino-suri mix, smooth and soft, with the slightest halo… downright dreamy!
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Originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- 2 (4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Quartz, 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 420 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 815 (1460) yards required. We used the color Fresh Pickle.
- US 3 (3.25 mm), straight or 24-inch circular needles
Gauge
29 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes
Scarf (Wrap)
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 10 (18) inches wide x 75 inches long
Pattern
Cast on 72 (130) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): K1, p1, k1, purl to last three stitches, k1, p1, k1.
Row 2 (right side): K2, p1, knit to last three stitches, p1, k2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures approximately 75 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row.
Bind-Off Row (right side): Bind off in pattern.
Weave in the ends and gently wet block.
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Quartz brings a special glow to this project! A wonderful mix of 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca, this fingering-weight yarn is lustrous, radiant, and sumptuously soft. The addition of suri gives this yarn a lovely halo and subtle luminosity, while merino brings strength, elasticity, and of course, beauty. Choose from nearly 30 gorgeous colors you’ll only find at Purl Soho!
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Elementary Wrap In Quartz I’m trying to download the pattern free to do the knit along but unable to do so . How should I do this as I could purchase the yarn but can’t download the pattern. Please assist me
Regards
Chris
Hi Chris,
Thanks for reaching out. Are you wondering how to access the free pattern for the Elementary Wrap in Quartz or the Lightweight Raglan Pullover? Both patterns are available for free on our website–no download necessary! But if you’d like to view the pullover pattern in a nice booklet format, you can access that by signing up for our knit-along right here. One you enter your email address, the pattern PDF will be sent right to you. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I’m confused about #of stitches to cast on? 72 (130) doesn’t make sense to me. Thanks
Hi MaryPat,
Thanks for reaching out. The first number, 72, is the number of stitches to cast on if you’re making the scarf version of this pattern, and the number in parentheses, 130, is what you’ll need to cast on to make the wrap version. I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Thanks! That’s what it was thinking but I appreciate the clarification – love the pattern!
Looks like they are using a multiple of 29, probably to do with the edges. 72+29+29=130
Hi there,
Since this pattern is worked mainly in stockinette stitch, you can cast on any amount of stitches to start! Based on the gauge of the pattern, casting on 72 stitches will result in a 10-inch wide scarf, and casting on 130 stitches will result in an 18-inch wide wrap. But you can alter that however you’d like based on how wide you’re planning on making your project. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
I’m wondering if I could use Purl Soho Burnish yarn for the wrap. Its rated fingerling/sport. Would I need to adjust the needle size? Would the cast on count remain the same.
Thanks!
Mary Pat
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! Burnish would be a beautiful option for this wrap! Quartz is a bit thinner than Burnish, so I would recommend working a gauge swatch prior to beginning. This will help you determine if you need to adjust your needle size or cast on at all! For more information on gauge, I would suggest checking out our wonderful tutorial All About Gauge!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Can you please tell me if the item shown is the wrap or the scarf? Thanks so much 🙂
Hi Ellen,
Thanks for reaching out! We made the Wrap Size for our sample shown here on the model!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
What needle length do you recommend?
Hi Arienne,
Thanks for reaching out. We recommend using 24-inch circular needles for this project! Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
How many skeins to complete wrap?
Hi Carol!
Thank you for your question. You will need 2 skeins of Quartz for the scarf size, or 4 skeins of Quartz for the wrap size! Just so you know, this information can also be found under “Materials” in any of our patterns as well.
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Is this the pattern you were showing in the beginning of September with Linen Quill?
Hi Mary!
Thank you for your question. Yes, this pattern was featured in our newsletter earlier this month! You can find the pattern we featured for the Elementary Wrap in Linen Quill here.
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Hi! I have a few questions. Has Understory been discontinued? I loved that yarn for my elementary wrap.
Secondly, do you think this wrap would look good with two different colors Quartz yarn held double?
Thanks!
Hi Elisabeth,
Thank you for your questions! I’m sorry to say we have discontinued Understory. While we loved it, not everyone else felt the same, so we’ve made the difficult decision to stop producing it. We hope you can understand!
As for your next Elementary Wrap, yes, you could absolutely hold two strands of Quartz together! This would create a lovely marled effect, however it will also impact gauge, so I recommend making a gauge swatch to adjust the pattern to your new gauge. You will likely need to cast on less stitches to achieve the same width!
All the best,
Margaret
Thanks! I totally understand and am glad I still have some skeins for a wrap and a sweater.
What needle size should I start with if I hold two strands of Quartz together?
Hi Elisabeth,
The needle size you choose will depend on your personal preference for the density of the knit fabric! I think that a good starting point would be either a US 5, 6, or 7 needle. You can swatch with each of these and figure out which texture you like best!
All the best,
Lili
Hi, fell in love with Brume. If I make a scarf, Would I cast on 47 sts because it is a little heavier and what would be a good color to go with lichen to make it a little more interesting but not too bright? Thanks!
Hi Robin,
The best way to figure out your cast-on number would be to make a gauge swatch in Brume! Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest whole number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
As for a color to pair Golden Lichen with, I’d recommend either Tawny Dune or Saffron Yellow. Either of these colors will add a little more dimension to the Golden Lichen without being overwhelming!
All the best,
Lili
I knit the scarf size of this and it is really beautiful, but I am having a problem with the long edges curling in and the scarf turning into more of a tube. Any recommendations to remedy this problem? I have wet blocked it once.
Hi Caroline,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing so much curling in your wrap! Blocking once more using a different method may help minimize that. In particular, steam blocking might do the trick! If you’re still experiencing significant curling though, then I’d recommend adding more of a border to the wrap! You can pick up the stitches all the way around and use a symmetrical stitch (like garter stitch, ribbing, seed stitch, etc.). This will help prevent the edges from curling at all!
All the best,
Lili
Which yarn would you recommend if I wanted to make it out of 100% wool or 100% cotton?
Hi Angeleet,
Thank you for writing in! For 100% wool, I’d recommend Line Weight and for 100% cotton I’d recommend Picnic Cotton!
I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Gavriella
I started making this wrap and it is really curling (as others have mentioned.). As knitters we know that it is typical of the stockinette stitch to curl, and we also know wet blocking is only a temporary solution. Ripped it out and started again with a five row garter stitch border then continued the pattern — still curling. Can you recommend another stitch I can use that will lie flat? I’m giving up on the stockinette stitch.
Hi Maryjane,
Garter stitch and Seed stitch would both be wonderful options for a fabric that lies completely flat. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella