Perla is a super soft, fuzzy, warm, cozy and fun wrap to knit and to snuggle up in. Living in Minnesota as I do, I’m always in search of an accessory that isn’t just functional. So, I designed Perla with pure comfort and relaxation in mind, with the added benefit of warmth. The yarns, while a bulky weight, feel surprisingly light and yet warm. I added accent rows of little buds for a bit of whimsy (and who doesn’t need that when the weather turns cold?), along with optional buttons on each end of the wrap because, well, buttons! Wearing Perla might just be the thing to finding your happy place.

SIZE
One size - adjustable

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
At gauge given, wrap measures:

Width: 16 inches / 40 cm
Length: 68 inches / 173 cm

See pattern notes for instructions on adjusting.

MATERIALS
Yarn
MC: Rico Design Fashion Light Luxury 74% alpaca, 22% wool, 4% nylon; 142yd/130m per 50g skein; color: Pearl 033; 4 balls
CC: Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints 44% wool, 48% rayon from bamboo, 8% acrylic; 154yd/141m per 100g skein; color: Emaki 338; 1 skein

Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses 2 bulky weight yarns creating a light yet cozy and warm accessory. Other yarn suggestions:

MC: Mohair blends, alpaca, cashmere, yak, wool blends. Anything with fuzzy or lofty fibers. Smooth wool would be also lovely and elevate the wrap to a work or date feel.
CC: Chenille, boucle, felted tweed, tweed, handspun. Using same type of fiber for both sections would be a great combination. Contrasting colors between MC and CC will allow the CC sections to stand out more. A variegated CC with a solid MC would be fun!

Recommended needle size
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
US 10/6mm circular needle, 40 inches/100 cm or longer recommended

Notions
16 1-inch/2.5 cm buttons, 8 each of 2 designs or all one design
color-coordinating thread and sewing needle, to attach buttons
yarn needle

GAUGE
14 sts/20 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES
Knitty’s list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.

Construction method:
The wrap is worked lengthwise, flat.

To change the width, change the cast on number; adding or removing multiples of 24 sts. Should you prefer to adjust the depth, change the number of times you work the striping pattern repeat.

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