I am often inspired by the knits that I see in period pieces. I find myself trying to figure out what methods were used to create these warm and beautiful pieces. Once I am drawn into a particular show or movie, I then find myself searching for inspiration in less obvious places as well.
The Weirwood Wrap is one of these inspirations - it was not inspired by something worn, but rather the tree of the same name.
While not a literal interpretation of a tree, the Weirwood Wrap features cables that to me feel reminiscent of the twisting tree branches.
Because Weirwood is knit using a light bulky yarn it works up pretty quickly. It’s size makes it perfect to wear as a wrap, covering your shoulders to keep out the fall chill or as an over-sized scarf to block out the cold in the winter.

Instructions for Weirwood are both charted and written out.

Skills Needed:
knit and purl
Cable work

Yarn
Light Bulky Weight (5) yarn; about 1000 yards (shown in KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Bulky)

Needles
US 10 straight or circular
Cable needle

Finished dimensions - Approximately 18” wide x 75” long after
blocking