Knit Moebius Wrap

The knit moebius wrap is a simple pattern for a sophisticated shawl to wear this winter. If you're looking for a free, online knit shawl/wrap pattern that's as stylish as it is practical, you'll love this one with its unique twist front detail.

Finished Measurements: Wrap measures 21”/53.5cm wide x 40”/101.5cm long measured along wrap's edge

Materials:

• Caron International's Dazzleaire (80% Soft Acrylic/20% nylon, 3 oz/85 g,
• 155yds/141m): 6oz/170g
• Shown in: #0007 Linen
• One pair size U.S. 15 (10 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle

Gauge: In Stockinette stitch, 11 sts and 14 rows = 4”/10 cm.

Special Terms:

• slk = slip first stitch knitwise
• slp = slip first stitch purlwise

Pattern Stitch:

1. Row 1: *K8, p8; rep from * across.
    
2. Row 2: *K8, p8; rep from * across.
    
3. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.

Notes:

• The first stitch of every row is always slipped to give the edges a slight curl.
• The entire piece is knit in one long rectangle and twisted when finishing before sewing together.

Rectangle:

1. CO 56 sts very loosely.
    
2. Row 1: Slk, k7, *p8, k8; rep from * across.
    
3. Row 2: Slp, p7, *k8, p8; rep from * across.
    
4. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 40”.
    
5. BO.

Finishing:

1. Join the two narrow edges, giving the rectangle a half twist creating a moebius.
    
2. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.