Graven Wrap Knitting Pattern Download

Neo-Gothic architects in the nineteenth century eagerly imitated the massive stone replaces of late-medieval castles and manor houses. Elaborate carvings decorated the chimneypieces and mantel shelves of these structures; the trapezoidal Graven Wrap reproduces this high-relief texture in soft wool.

Designer: Meghan Jones
Difficulty: Experienced
Finished Size: 52" long, 10" wide at narrow end, and 25" wide at wider end.?
Specific Yarn Used: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100% fine merino superwash wool; 130 yd [118 m]/1 oz [50 g]): #1117 light grey, 7 skeins.?
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.?Notions: Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); tapestry needle.?
Gauge: 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in k1tbl, p1 rib; 27 sts of Center Cable chart measure 3" wide.
Notes: This wrap is worked back and forth in rows. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.