Striped Hummingbird Wrap by Sian Price-White

Striped Hummingbird Wrap

Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
900 yards (823 m)
One size. Sample is approx. 53cm (21”) at its deepest, 230cm (90”) at its widest and the top edge is 105cm (41”) when blocked.
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

As delicate as a hummingbird and just as graceful, this stunning wrap drips and drapes around the shoulders in an endless variety of shapes.
Eye-catching in both colour and design, the Hummingbird wrap will draw attention to any outfit. Surprisingly easy to knit, it is even suitable for confident beginners.

Yarn and Materials –
 100g ‘Cloud Forest Yarns’ 4 ply yarn or similar in colour A.
 100g ‘Cloud Forest Yarns’ 4 ply yarn or similar in colour B.
 50g ‘Cloud Forest Yarns’ 4 ply yarn or similar in contrasting colour.
(Sample uses 100% Fine Merino in ‘Linen’, ‘Graphite’ and contrast in ‘Merlot’.
 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles on at least a 100cm (39”) cable.
 Yarn needle to sew in ends.
 4 stitch markers.

Yarn available at www.cloudforestyarns.com

Sizing –
One size. Sample is approx. 53cm (21”) at its deepest, 230cm (90”) at its widest and the top edge is 105cm (41”) when blocked.

Gauge –
18 sts x 24 rows for
10cm (4”) on 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

Abbreviations –
St/Sts – Stitch / Stitches.
RS / WS – right side / wrong side.
K1 – Knit one stitch.
P1 – Purl one stitch.
M – Marker.
PM – Place marker.
SM – Slip marker.
M1L – (make 1 left) With left needle tip, lift strand between sts from front to back and knit into back of the loop.
M1R – (make 1 right) With left needle tip, lift strand between sts from back to front and knit into front of the loop.