Speckled Wrap in New Yarns + Colors
Like light shining through a canopy of trees, the colors of our Speckled Wrap shift and play on the textured surface of the fabric.
You knit this slip stitch design with two yarns, but you only carry one strand of yarn at a time. Easy and rhythmic, you’ll want to relax into this absorbing knit!
Simple knits and slip stitches add up to a gorgeous dimpled fabric, smart and striking with a pretty color contrast on the other side.
For even more depth and fascination, we knit this wrap using two of our fingering-weight beauties: Linen Quill and Line Weight.
Hearty Linen Quill, with its magnificent mix of wool, alpaca, and linen, lends an earthy look and feel in an incredible palette of over fifty colors, while Line Weight is a lithe single ply of 100% merino wool, graceful, delicate, and irresistibly soft.
Together, they are light and warm, textured and soft. So inspiring that we’ve put together seventeen bundles to choose from, in both scarf and wrap sizes!
For the scarf, you’ll need just one skein each of Line Weight and Linen Quill and for the wrap, three and two. High contrast or low, bright or subdued, pick your favorite to knit your own swath of speckly beauty!
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Kristina McGowan.
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MATERIALS
Our Speckled Wrap Bundle (no longer available) comes in Scarf (Wrap) sizes (Wrap size shown above). They include…
- Yarn A: 1 (3) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 494 (1240) yards required.
- Yarn B: 1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 439 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 305 (665) yards required.
You’ll also need…
- US 3 (3.25mm) straight or 24-inch circular needles
Choose from 17 colorful palettes, shown above (some colors are no longer available)!
First Row: Clear Sky + Peach Stone, Kiln Red + Bird’s Egg Blue, Weathered Barn + Rhubarb Pink, Bright Flamingo + Kiln Red
Second Row: Hydrangea Blossom + Honey Pink, Lotus Flower + Crocus Bud, Blue Jeans + Cobalt Blue, True Turquoise + Pink Pop
Third Row: Dove Gray + Baked Earth, Peony Pink + Raw Sienna, Heirloom White + Golden Green, Golden Green + Lychee Pink
Fourth Row: Fieldstone Gray + Wheat Flour, Soft Black + Pale Oats, Matcha Green + Peachy Pink, Clover Green + Juniper Green
Not Pictured: Cobalt Turquoise + High Tide
SAMPLES: We used Blue Jeans + Cobalt Blue for our Scarf and True Turquoise + Pink Pop for our Wrap.
GAUGE
30 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
NOTE: We used nearly every yard of Yarn A for our Scarf. To avoid running short, please re-use your swatch yarn, double check your gauge, and be conservative with tails!
SIZES
Scarf (Wrap)
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 8 (18) inches wide x 70 inches long
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern works over any odd number of stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.
PATTERN
With Yarn A, cast on 59 (135) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): Knit to end of row.
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn B, k1, *slip 1 with yarn in back (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: With Yarn B, k1, *slip 1 with yarn in front, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Rows 3 and 4: With Yarn A, knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures approximately 70 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 3.
Cut Yarn B.
With Yarn A, bind off all stitches knitwise.
Weave in ends and gently wet block.
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I am a novice knitter and have question regarding Speckled Wrap. Using circular needles is this still straight knitting? How do I carry the yarns forward as the yarns are so visible?
Thank you
Paul K
Hi Paul,
Thanks for reaching out! This pattern is still knit flat even on circular needles. You will be turning your work after each row, meaning that it will never get joined in the round!
And for this pattern, you’re switching colors every 2 rows, so there will not be a great distance to carry the yarns up at the end of each row. You can leave them where they are, and just begin working with them the next time you reach a row that uses it. The selvedges will still look neat and tidy!
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
I would like to make an afghan from this pattern. What yarn would you suggest?
Thanks,
Christie
Hi Christie,
What a great idea! This pattern is easy to adapt for any yarn, but you may want to use a thicker yarn for an afghan, so that it doesn’t take forever to knit. I’d recommend checking out our worsted weight yarns for that! In particular, I think that Plenty would be a great choice. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi. Are you doing an iCord edge here?
Hi Christine,
Thanks for reaching out! There is no i-cord edge in this pattern. But If you’re interested in adding one, I think that would look really nice!
All the best,
Lili
Hello There, I would like to make the scarf in True Turquoise and Pink Pop as a gift for my sister. However the bundle is out of stock, I’m thinking of replace the yarn with:
Cattail silk, color: Cerulean Sea ̣
https://www.purlsoho.com/cattail-silk.html
and
Brume, color: Bright Thristle
https://www.purlsoho.com/brume.html
I would like to ask for your expert opinion in the following questions:
1. is the yarn replacement alright?
2. If it does, how many skeins of each kind that I should get for a scarf. BTW, I would like to make a little wider scarf, like 12 inch width (instead of 8 inch).
Thank you very much for your beautiful work.
Hi My,
Thanks for reaching out. While Cattail Silk and Brume could likely work for this pattern, the resulting scarf will have a very different texture and look from the original design! However, there are a few other colors in both the original yarns that come very close to True Turquoise and Pink Pop. I’d recommend using Linen Quill in True Turquoise and Line Weight in Bright Flamingo instead!
In order to make the scarf wider, you’d need 741 yards of Yarn A and 458 yards of Yarn B. If you want to use the blue color for Yarn A and the pink color for yarn B, then you’d need 3 skeins of Linen Quill and 1 skein of Line Weight. Just remember, you’d be using Linen Quill as Yarn A and Line Weight for Yarn B, which is the opposite of the original pattern! This way, the colors will come out the same though. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I’m not sure about k 1 slip 1 w yarn in front. Is there a tutorial on this? Am I moving the yarn back to front every slipped stitch? Thanks. Can’t wait to get started w pink pop and turq.
Hi Laura,
Thanks for reaching out! While we do not have a tutorial on slipping stitches, I’d be happy to give you some advice. After you knit the first stitch (k1), you will bring your yarn to the front as if to purl, but instead of purling, just transfer the first stitch on your left needle to your right needle. Basically, whenever a pattern says “with yarn in front,” make sure your working yarn is in front of the stitch you’re slipping, and whenever a pattern says “with yarn in back,” make sure your working yarn is in back of the stitch you’re slipping. I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hello…love all of your patterns and the beautiful yarns you offer. I have never been dissatisfied. I bought the yarns to make the scarf, however, I now think I would like to make it 12 inches wide. How many skeins of yarn would be needed for each color and how many stitches would I need to cast on? Your site, instructions, tutorials, creative ideas, and the multitude of yarns have made me a knitter for life. The best part, though was when I taught my best friend how to knit and now we both are hooked. We have created so many beautiful memories of all the time we have spent together enjoying the calming joy this craft gives us. Thank you all! Best, Jo
Hi Jo,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! You’ll need 2 skeins of Line Weight and 2 skeins of Linen Quill to make a scarf that’s 12 inches wide. Based on the gauge of 30 stitches = 4 inches in the stitch pattern, you would need to cast on either 89 or 91 stitches (since the pattern works over an odd number of stitches). Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
i would love to make a cowl with this pattern. please tell me how i would make it work in the round. thanks in advance.
Hi Nel,
Thanks for reaching out! Here’s how you can work this stitch pattern in the round:
With Yarn A, cast on an even number of stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Round: Purl to end of round.
Round 1: With Yarn B, *slip 1 with yarn in back, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Round 2: With Yarn B, *slip 1 with yarn in back, p1, repeat from * to end of row.
Round 3: With Yarn A, knit to end of row.
Round 4: With Yarn A, purl to end of row.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
thank you so much!
Hello! I plan to make a set of four placemats using worsted weight yarn. Could you please give me some guidance as to how to convert the basic pattern to that weight? Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
That sounds like such a fun project! To adjust this project for a thicker yarn, you’ll need to change the number of stitches you cast on.
To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. 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 odd number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
If I made this with either two skeins of line weight or line weight and quartz, would it create a similar fabric? Would the required yardage be the same?
Thanks so much!
Hi Helen,
Thanks for reaching out. You could absolutely use either Line Weight or Line Weight and Quartz for this pattern! The texture of the fabric would be a bit different because of the different fiber content of the second yarn, but other than that it would be very similar in terms of density and drape. The yardage would also be about the same, as long as you make sure to match the gauge of the pattern (which is definitely possible, since both Quartz and Line Weight are also fingering weight yarns just like Linen Quill). Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Could you show a close up of the wrong side. I am concerned about row two slip with yarn in front.
Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing in! The photo at the very top of this page, all the way to the left shows a pretty good close-up of the wrong side (it’s the side that’s mainly pink). If you’re worried that something is wrong in your own work, then I’d recommend sending a photo to [email protected]. That way, we can visualize exactly what’s going on!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
I love the patterns and styling on Purl Soho, everything looks so beautiful and inspirational.
I’m thinking of using 100% merino wool for both colors. How would this change the result in a wrap?
Thanks so much for your advice, Linda
Hi Linda,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! Using 100% merino wool for both colors will change the texture and drape of the wrap, but not much else (unless you’re using a different weight yarn as well). Merino fiber is very fine, so your wrap will be incredibly soft! It will also be a bit bouncier, since lacks the linen component, which is relatively heavy and adds drape to the knit fabric. It will be a lovely wrap no matter what though!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! If I swap row 1 and 2 around will it still work? I have slipper Row 1 with yarn in front accidentally. Do I need to tink this row (please no!) or can I just do my next row slips with yarn in back and continue this throughout?
Hi Zehra,
Thanks for reaching out. Swapping Rows 1 and 2 should still work perfectly!
All the best,
Lili
How do you keep the two yarns from getting incredibly tangled? I’m happily knitting away and love the way it is turning out. But the yarn tangling is a mess.
Hi Mommo,
I’m sorry to hear that your yarn keeps getting tangled! The way I deal with this in my own projects is to avert the tangles as soon as possible. I’d recommend checking your yarn after each row and undoing any twists where you see them starting to form. That way, you can quickly and easily remove them before they turn into larger tangles!
All the best,
Lili
For color preference, I’d like to switch linen quill and line weight. Should I use two strands of line weight?
Hi Alice,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely use Line weight instead of one of each yarn. You shouldn’t need to double your strands as Line Weight and Linen Quill are both fingering-weight yarns. As always, we recommend making a swatch to test the fabric and see if you like how it turns out without getting too invested! Other than that you should be all set to knit your wrap!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Got it. Thanks for the advice. One inch a day. I’ll post the finished wrap around March 15 🙂
In the notes you say that you used nearly every yard of Yarn A for the scarf. I am knitting the wrap and ordered 3 skeins of Yarn A. Will that be enough for the wrap?
Hi Cece,
Yes, the Wrap size requires 3 skeins of Yarn A! As long as your gauge is correct, you definitely won’t run out of yarn.
All the best,
Lili
Eek, another slip stitch question. On row 3 when I slip a stitch with yarn in front, the yarn remains in front. When I knit the next stitch, do I pull the yarn to the back or just knit it with the yarn in front?
Hi Dorothy,
Thanks for writing in! Hmmm, Row 3 doesn’t actually contain any slipped stitches. Were you asking about Row 2 instead? On Row 2, you will need to make sure to move your working yarn in between your needles, to the back of the work, before knitting the following stitch. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I’ve switched line weight and linen quill for color preference. Should I double the line weight?
Hi Alice,
I believe I replied to your comment a few days ago but in case you haven’t seen that yet, here is my reply:
Hi Alice,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely use Line weight instead of one of each yarn. You shouldn’t need to double your strands as Line Weight and Linen Quill are both fingering-weight yarns. As always, we recommend making a swatch to test the fabric and see if you like how it turns out without getting too invested! Other than that you should be all set to knit your wrap!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I want to try this pattern for a scarf and already have 2 skeins of linen quill in Lavendar opal. Could you recommend a complimentary color in Line Weight to go with it? thank you!
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for writing in! I think Hydrangea Blossom would pair wonderfully with your skeins of Lavender Opal since it is much more saturated. Alternatively, for more contrast, Bright Flamingo or Autumn oak would be great options as well!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Thank you….those are beautiful colors but I forgot to mention that I would be making a scarf for a man and those colors would be a little bold for the person I have in mind. I was thinking of the Night blue or Blue jeans or Fieldcrest gray. Does a very defined contrast(light/dark) make for the best combo? thank you again!
I think Blue Jeans would work wonderful! A defined contrast does work best for this pattern but we encourage you to play around!
I’m very new to knitting and just started with your learn to knit kit. When it says k1, s1, k1 repeat does it mean k1, S1,k1,S1 and so on or k1, s1, k1, k1, S1, K1?
Hi Sonia,
Thanks for writing in! You will only be repeating the stitches that are in between the asterisks. So let’s take Row 1, for example:
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn B, k1, *slip 1 with yarn in back (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to end of row.
To start this row, you knit the first stitch. Then, sl1 and k1 are the only two stitches between the asterisks, so you will repeat them until you reach the end of the row.
Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
I would like to make a throw with this pattern in worsted weight wool. Could you recommend the needle size and number of stitches per inch to cast on?
Thanks,
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for writing in, and you can absolutely make this pattern in a worsted weight yarn! We typically find that needles anywhere between US 7 and US 10 work well for worsted weight yarns, so I’d recommend choosing a size from that range depending on how dense you prefer your knit fabric to be. You can use a smaller needle for a denser fabric, or a larger needle for a looser fabric. It also depends on how thick the yarn itself is, since worsted weight still covers a range of thicknesses!
To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern (if this is daunting, we have a wonderful tutorial called All About Gauge). 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 odd number of stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
I am new to knitting. How do you suggest adding/attaching Yarn B after the set up row? Do I just start knitting or do I add a knot? Thank you.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! You can just begin knitting with Yarn B on Row 1! Just be sure to leave a relatively long tail (6 to 8 inches is usually good) so you can weave it in later. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I LOVE this pattern!
It is my “travel” project and can knit this while watching a movie, in a plane, waiting for an appointment, etc.
There is enough of yarn B to make another scarf! Very economical project – always a plus.
Thinking I will try to make a small blanket using a heavier weight yarn.
Thanks for this wonderful pattern and your gorgeous yarns!