Through the Galaxy Wrap is a rectangular wrap that starts at the center with a provisional cast on, then is knit flat for four repeats if a galaxy motif, followed by a lace edging and stretchy bind off. The stitches are picked up from the provisional cast on and knit in the other direction with four more repeats followed by the lace edging. Each repeat of the galaxy motif has a different constellation represented by beads in the center. The instructions are both written and charted.

This wrap was designed to be knit with 12 colors that gradate from light in the center to dark on the edges. The colors are mirrored on each side. If desired, fewer colors may be used, but it will look best if the colors fade into one another. This pattern will also work well with 8, 6, or 4 colors. Since the colors are repeated in both halves of the wrap, it is useful to weigh each color at the start and be careful to only use half for the first side to ensure there is enough for the second side.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.

Finished Dimensions: 16 in width x 80 in long, blocked

Materials

Frost Yarn Galaxy Advent Sport (80% superwash merino, 10% nylon, 10% cashmere)
Total: 937 yds (890 m) / 300g
12 colors: 78 yds (72 m) / 25g each

This pattern also be knit using fingering weight yarn and fewer colors.

Notions:
• US 5 (3.75 mm) needle either straight or circular
• Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook (for provisional cast on method described here)
• 425 beads, sized 6/0 seed beads
• 4 Stitch markers (Optional)
• Waste yarn for provisional cast on
• Beading wire or crochet hook small enough to fit through the bead
• Tapestry needle

Gauge
21 sts and 30 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, knit flat, blocked

Tech Edited by Snooptigger crafts
Pattern layout by Cardinal Innovative, McKLong