Rockrose Wrap by Charlotte Walford

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

Inspired by blooming flowers, this wrap features a selection of botanical inspired lace patterns including an unusual original lace border using beautiful Estonian lace stitches.

I wanted to play with transitions between different stitch patterns by modifying one pattern to blend into the next to create an interesting knit. None of the stitch patterns has a long repeat so you will quickly get into a satisfying rhythm!

The wrap begins with a provisional cast on at the centre and is then worked outwards in two identical halves, starting with a simple lace pattern reminiscent of leaves, which then transitions smoothly into a gently undulating pattern of petals and finishes with a delicate edging of blooms and a beaded picot cast off.

All lace patterns have both charts and written instructions so you can work from whichever you prefer.

Finished size

One size, approx. 35.5cm x 195.5cm (14” x 77”) after blocking

Yarn

Fyberspates Gleem Lace (55% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 45% Silk, 800m per 100g skein), shade #706/Sea Green, 1 skein

Needles

3.25mm (US 3) and 3.5mm (US 4) straight

Notions

Crochet hook in a similar size to needles for provisional cast on, waste yarn, stitch markers (optional), 1.0mm crochet hook for beaded cast off, approx. 90 beads (size 8 or larger), tapestry needle.

Techniques used (all explained in the pattern)

provisional crochet cast on, intermediate lace patterns, beading with a crochet hook.