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Catkin Wrap
Named for the feathery catkins that dust winter’s bare branches, our Catkin Wrap pattern echoes that softness in stitch and fiber. Knit in Cashmere Merino Bloom, it glows with a downy, kitten-soft halo.
The easy slip-stitch pattern unfolds over a four-row repeat that will feel second nature in no time. Wrapped stitches sculpt plush, catkin-like clusters, a satisfyingly flat fabric with two equally lovely, distinct sides—perfect for a wrap.
An irresistible mix of 25% cashmere and 75% extra fine merino wool, Cashmere Merino Bloom is a classic DK-weight knitting yarn with extraordinary softness and a delicate, hazy halo. Sumptuous cashmere is balanced by the resilient bounce of fine merino, uniting the best qualities of both fibers. In the Catkin Wrap, the result is fabric that feels dense and warm in the hand, yet falls with the relaxed drape of fine cashmere.
Choose from a palette of fascinating colors, including High Tide, a deep blue full of mystery and radiant luminosity. You’ll need six skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom to knit this generous wrap size, or four for a smaller scarf version.
Soft as can be and wonderfully warm, your Catkin Wrap will be a work of quiet beauty, rooted in nature’s rich textures.
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 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
- 4 (6) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 870 (1,305) yards required. We used High Tide.
- US 6 (4 mm), straight or 24-inch circular knitting needles
GAUGE
27 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
SIZES
Scarf (Wrap)
Finished Dimensions: 10¾ (17) inches wide x 72 inches long
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern works over an even number of stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.
PATTERN
Using a basic Long Tail Cast On, Purlwise, cast on 68 (116) stitches.
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 wyif, *slip 2 wyif, move yarn to back of work and slip same 2 stitches with yarn in back (wyib) from right needle to left needle, k2, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 3: Slip 1 wyif, *p1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: Slip 1 wyif, *slip 1 wyif, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures 72 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 4.
With right side facing you, bind off all stitches knitwise.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and gently wet block!
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Learn About Cashmere Merino Bloom + All Our Beautiful Yarns
Soft, supple, and toasty warm, Cashmere Merino Bloom is an absolute knitting joy! A light worsted/DK-weight yarn, it is made with 25% of the most exquisite cashmere in the world and 75% extra fine merino wool and benefits from both fibers: cashmere for over-the-top softness and beautiful bloom and merino for resilience, durability, and even more softness. Cashmere Merino Bloom has an incredible hand feel with a gentle halo that illuminates your knitting… A gorgeous choice!
More Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our collection of (mostly free!) Cashmere Merino Bloom patterns and cast on!
More Light Worsted/ DK 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, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.
More Yarns With Similar Fiber
- Shop cashmere yarn (What makes cashmere so special? Learn all about this amazing fiber in our guide to cashmere yarn!)
- Shop merino wool yarn
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It’s great, however not everyone can afford this type of yarn. Many people would very appreciate if you provide patterns in acrylic
Hi Garlic!
Thanks so much for writing in, I’m so happy to hear you like the Catkin Wrap pattern. We understand that sometimes our yarn suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people, and we’re always happy to recommend less expensive (but still beautiful!) alternatives.
We so hope you enjoy creating with our patterns and substituting the yarns you prefer using. If you have any questions about yarn substitution, don’t hesitate to reach out! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] to discuss yarn alternatives for your specific project.
Happy knitting!
Hills