Bargello Aurora Wrap, Cowl & Scarf

Inspired by the distinctive zigzag stitch patterns used in Bargello tapestry work, this spectacular wrap has a mesmerising stripe pattern and attractive point details along the edges.

First published in The Knitter, Issue 180, updated in 2024 to add Cowl and Scarf options.

Suggested Yarn

Cat and Sparrow, Singular BFL (4ply weight; 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/437yds per 100g skein, 200m/218yds per 50g skein)

A Lapis; 1 x 100g skein

B Zephyr; 1 x 50g skein

C Boat Race; 1 x 50g skein

D Jade; 1 x 50g skein

E Granny Smith; 1 x 50g skein

Yarn kits are available from Cat and Sparrow Yarns (www.catandsparrow.co.uk) One yarn kit contains enough yarn to knit the wrap OR the cowl AND the scarf.

Precise yarn usage:

Needles

Wrap: 3.5mm (US 4), circular needles, 120cm long

Cowl: 3.5mm (US 4), circular needles, 60-80cm long

Scarf: 3.5mm (US 4), straight 30cm or circular 60cm long

Notions

locking stitch markers (15 for wrap, 5 for cowl, 1 for scarf)

Tapestry needle

Tension

41 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over Bargello Stitch Pattern using 3.5mm needles, after blocking and relaxing.

Garter stitch is an easier guide for tension: 25.5 sts and 50 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 3.5mm needles, after gentle blocking and relaxing.

1 repeat of Bargello Stitch Pattern (84 sts and 97 rows, plus cast-on and cast-off) measures 21.5cm/81⁄2in wide by 46cm/181⁄2in high, whilst blocking.

Blocking/Finished Measurements

Photography

Wrap: Sarah Clarke

Cowl: Kath Andrews and Sue Finch

Scarf: Kath Andrews