Introducing the Sideline Wrap, a flair-for-your-hair and head dreamed up by Side Eye Witness (Rachel from Spincycle) and inspired by the addictive Fogline Stitch pattern. This versatile wrap is designed for knitters who love to have a project in their hands while they spectate, making it the perfect companion for any event that floats your boat!

Whether you’re cheering on runners at a race, taking a break between sets at a music festival or at a bonfire, the Sideline Wrap is your go-to project. Its portability and engaging pattern make it ideal for knitting on the go, ensuring you can always keep your creativity with you, no matter where you are. Carry the Sideline Wrap with you and transform those idle moments into opportunities for creative expression.

The Sideline Wrap is knitted flat and features icord edging and a button for fastening. Sometimes I use the button but sometimes I let the long ends trail down my back or tie it up and go. ❤️

Yarn
Color A (red): 1 Skein The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Soka’pii (Fingering weight, 100% Non-Superwash Wool, 248 yards / 227 meters per 50 g) in Pretty Shield

Color B (blue, white, orange and gray): 1 Skein of Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (Sport weight,100% Superwashed American Wool, 200 yards / 183 meters) in Castaway

OR
Approximately 248 yards/227 meters of Fingering Weight Yarn for Color A and

Approximately 200 yards / 183 meters of Sport Weight Yarn for Color B. These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge, substituting yarns or changing the wrap’s measurements will change the amount of yarn needed.

Note: These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge, substituting yarns or changing the shawl’s measurements will change the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
32 stitches and 49 rows = 4” / 10 cm in the Basket Stitch Pattern worked flat.

Suggested Needles* US Size 3 / 3.25 mm circular, 16” / 40 cm length

Note: This pattern is designed to be worked flat, so you could use straight needles. I prefer circular and that is what I used to knit the sample.

Sizing
One Size - Width (measured at the wrap’s full width after the increases are complete) 3.5” / 9 cm and length: 49” / 124.5cm (measurements are post-blocking).

HOW TO WRAP IT: Take an end in each hand and hold the wrap against the bottom of your head in a ‘U’ shape. Overlap the ends and twist. Arrange each side so that the RS is facing out and secure in the back, using your button.

Notions
2 Stitch markers
Highlighter Tape (optional - to keep your place in the pattern)
Measuring Tape
Tapestry Needle
⅝” / 15mm Button
Wool Wash (optional) and Blocking Mat

Techniques
Long Tail Cast On Method
M1 Right and Left Increasing
Cable Cast On Method
Carrying Yarn Along an I-cord Edge