Introducing Boxing Bear Hug – a wrap this time, following the lead of its cowl cousin, Boxing Bears. Worked in Crane yarn (a most luscious, worsted-weight, mohair-blend by Quince & Co), its knits and purls create a fabric that’s as soft as air to wear. This wrap is worked top-down and in-the-round with an alternating and expanding Garter Rib as you go. Described in row by row detail, you’ll also find a charted Row Tracker, my tool for keeping things easy and fun. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Two sizes – 11”/ 27.9 cm height by 24”/ 61 cm circumference at upper edge and 44(53)“/ 111.8(134.6) cm circumference at lower edge.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Crane yarn by Quince & Co. (50% super kid mohair and 50% superfine merino; 208 yds/ 190 m per 100g skein); color – Frisco #625; 2(3) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 415(475) yards/ 380(435) m.

Needles
US7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular

Notions
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 36 rnds = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Garter Rib

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, and increasing (kfb).

5 page pdf includes pattern instructions, a charted Row Tracker, photographs, schematics, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.