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Slipstream Wrap
Our Slipstream Wrap pattern is an exploration of color in motion, where the fluid tones of our gradient Nine-Note Bundle flow through shimmering stripes of single-color Note… Gorgeous!
To make this wrap, you knit through one radiant Nine-Note Bundle from light to dark, each shade divided by a stripe of Note. Between each color shift, a few rows of an easy slip-stitch pattern create a graceful transition. Worked on needles one size larger to maintain gauge, these stable slip-stitch sections also help the wrap lie flatter, so it curls only at the very edges.
Soft, springy, and irresistibly touchable, you’ll fall for this beautiful yarn the moment it’s in your hands. Note and our Nine-Note Bundle are the very same yarn, spun from the softest extra-fine merino wool in the world (yes, really!) with a hint of lustrous baby alpaca for gentle drape. A round DK-weight yarn, Note’s characteristic multi-ply structure adds beautiful bounce and body, making it a true joy to knit!
Pick your favorite Nine-Note Bundle, including this lovely new Cameo palette, a soft, vintage pink with a warm glow. Pair it with two 100-gram skeins of Note, and let the easy rhythm of your Slipstream Wrap carry you along on its gentle current!
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!
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See even more of Gianna’s work on her Instagram!
Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.
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Materials
- Yarn A: 1 of Purl Soho’s Nine-Note Bundles. One bundle includes 9 skeins of 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% baby alpaca light worsted/ dk-weight yarn. Each bundle is 900 yards/ 450 grams; approximately 900 total yards required. We used the Cameo bundle.
- Yarn B: 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Note, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% baby alpaca. Each skein of this light worsted/ dk-weight yarn is 200 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 365 total yards required. We used the color True Turquoise.
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 24-inch circular knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm), 24-inch circular needles
GAUGE
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, on smaller needles
24 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 slip stitch, on larger needles
NOTE: To ensure all your Yarn A stripes are the same length, we recommend swatching with Note rather than with one of the skeins from your Nine-Note Bundle.
SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 16¼ inches wide x 71 inches long
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern works over an odd number of stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Right-side rows: Slip all slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back.
Wrong-side rows: Slip all slip stitches purlwise with yarn in front.
CARRYING YARN
When changing colors, simply drop the yarn you just used, leaving it in front of the new yarn, then pick up the new yarn from behind and knit the first stitch.
YARN A COLOR SEQUENCE
Start with the lightest color skein of the Nine-Note Bundle (Yarn A), then use the color one shade darker, and so on to the darkest color.
PATTERN
With first skein in Yarn A Color Sequence (see Notes), cast 97 stitches onto smaller circular needles. We used a Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.
Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 1.
**COLOR TRANSITION 1: YARN A TO YARN B
Switch to larger circular needles.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): With Yarn A, k1, *slip 1 (see Notes), p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1, k1.
Join Yarn B.
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn B, k2, *slip 1 (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, slip 1, k2.
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn B, k1, *p1, slip 1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1.
Row 3 (right side): With Yarn A (see Notes, Carrying Yarn), k1, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 4 (wrong side): With Yarn A, k1, *slip 1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 two more times.
Cut Yarn A.
SOLID SECTION 1: YARN B
Switch to smaller circular needles.
With Yarn B…
Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until Solid Section 1 measures 1½ inches, ending with Row 1.
COLOR TRANSITION 2: YARN B TO YARN A
Switch to larger circular needles.
Set Up Row (wrong side): With Yarn B, k1, *p1, slip 1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1.
Join next skein in the Yarn A Color Sequence.
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn A, k1, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn A, k1, *slip 1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1, k1.
Row 3 (right side): With Yarn B, k2, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, slip 1, k2.
Row 4 (wrong side): With Yarn B, k1, *p1, slip 1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 two more times.
Cut Yarn B.
SOLID SECTION 2: YARN A
Switch to smaller circular needles.
With Yarn A…
Row 1 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until Solid Section 2 measures 4¾ inches, ending with Row 1.
CONTINUE
Repeat from ** seven more times, working through entire sequence of Yarn A and ending with Solid Section 2: Yarn A.
Next Row (wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.
With right side facing you, bind off knitwise.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and gently wet block.
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LEARN ABOUT NINE-NOTE BUNDLES + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
The gorgeous gradient of our Nine-Note Bundle makes this project sing! A carefully calibrated scale of nine skeins ranging from very pale to very saturated, there is beautiful complexity in every harmonious color. A light worsted/DK-weight yarn, our Nine-Note Bundles are a mix of 80% of the softest extra fine merino wool in the world and 20% incredibly soft baby alpaca… It must be experienced to be believed! For a coordinating color, pick up some Note, the same yarn with double the size per skein and its own unique palette of painterly heathered colors.
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our growing collection of Nine-Note Bundle knitting patterns and cast on!
More Worsted/Aran-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of light worsted/DK-weight yarns (What does DK-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to DK yarn will answer your questions and demystify.)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial and our Yarn Substitution article for lots of helpful information.
More Yarns With Similar Fibers
- Shop merino wool yarn
- Shop alpaca yarn
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This is beautiful. Could you please suggest a Note color or two that might pair well with the Tidewater bundle?
Hi Christine!
Thanks for asking. I’d go with Kiln Red or Pink Bisque to pair with the Tidewater bundle—I think those colors would look gorgeous together! Please let us know if any other questions come up along the way!
All the best,
Gavriella
Thank you for the great, easily understood and beautifully recorded instructions for unusual knitting instructulions – “picking up along a vertical edge” – awesome! Thank you
I agree this is beautiful. I would like to use Bluegrass. What color of Note would you pair with that? Thanks
Hi Jody,
Thank you for such kind words! I think the Bluegrass bundle would pair wonderfully with Pink Sunrise or Golden Wheat! Please let us know if you’d like any other color pairing suggestions, we’re always happy to help!
Warmly,
Gavriella
Thanks Gavriella. Do you think Pink Bisque would work as well as Pink Sunrise?
Oh definitely! That sounds like a lovely combo as well!
Thanks!!
This is so beautiful. I really love the penny bundle. What would work well as a contrast color for that one? Thanks!
Hi Nat,
Penny is one of my favorite bundles! It would pair beautifully with something bright such as Kiln Red or True Turquoise!
Happy knitting!
Gavriella
This is beautiful! I have the now discontinued Jade Sapphire gradient bundle for the Cashmere Ombre’ Wrap sitting in my stash. Would Nigh DK work well as a contrast color?
Hi Tym,
Oooo! That is a great idea! You can definitely use Nigh DK for your contrasting color. That would make for a beautiful wrap!
Kindly,
Gavriella
Can you confirm the base and contrast color yarns are the same? Wondering because of the switching of needle sizes between yarns A & B. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Sabine,
I’m happy to confirm that you’ll use the same yarn throughout the entire pattern. We recommend switching to the larger needles for the slip-stitch section just to keep the stitches from getting too tight—that’s just the nature of that stitch. I hope this helps clarify, and please feel free to reach out if anything else comes up!
All the best,
Gavriella
Love the Slipstream! What color would you pair with the Pomelo base? Thanks so much!
Hi Barbara,
Thanks so much for reaching out! We think there are so many good options for a Pomelo pairing for this project! Here are some of our ideas: Heirloom White: classic, crisp combo, Pink Bisque: Sunrise Vibes, Fresh Pickle: Earthy and vintage, True Turquoise: Bright and bold. I hope something here piques your interest! Please let us know if we can help with anything else!
Kindly,
Andrea
Hello! I bought the nine-note bundle in Mulberry some time ago — and this now seems like the perfect project to make with it! Wondering if you could recommend one or two colors of Note that would work well with the Mulberry colorway. Thank you!!
Hi Anne!
So happy you found the perfect project to use with your Mulberry Bundle! I think Raw Sienna or Vintage Celadon would pair beautifully with those darker hues!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi!
If I want to make this without the 9 note bundle, but one solid main color instead, how many skeins of note would I need? Two for the accent color per the pattern, but how many main color?
Hi Amber,
Oh what a great idea! For this pattern you will need about 900 yards total of your main color so in this case you will need a total of 5 skeins of Note.
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Any recommendations for contrast color (Note or another yarn option) if I plan to use Juniper bundle for the main color? My thought was a shade of pink, but hoping for specific recommendation(s). Thanks!
Hi Cara,
Thanks for reaching out!
There are so many great combinations for this wrap! I particularly love Juniper with Chestnut Red and Fresh Fig.
I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Warmly,
Andrea