Half Pi Wrap
In continuing my series of summer patterns, I’m excited to release the Half Pi Wrap. This piece evolved with lots of stages. My original plan was to create a rectangle with curved edges to avoid extra thickness (since knit fabric is quite thick enough for summer garments already.) As I was considering this, I ran across Jared Flood’s Girasole, a stunning example of the Pi Shawl, originally (as far as I know) made popular by Elizabeth Zimmerman. I had been fascinated by this concept before, but decided to revisit it & look into it further. I decided that I didn’t want to make a full circle since I didn’t want to have the double-thickness of folding the shawl in half, so I began to explore how to make a semi-circle instead. What I came up with is the Half Pi Wrap. It starts off with garter stitch that is quickly increased to make a growing half-circle. Throughout the pattern, a garter stitch border is worked that is incorporated into the ties at the end. The piece uses two lace patterns divided subtly by a dramatic increase row. It’s worked all in one piece with minimal finishing required - just weave in the ends & block. Though I mostly envision this as a swim wrap, I’ve also worn it wrapped around my shoulders and tied like a heart-warmer shawl.
Half Pi Wrap
5/29/10
Half Pi Wrap in Blue Sky Skinny Dyed (100% Cotton; 150 yds/ 137 m per 65g skein)
Pattern Specs:
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★Yarn in Sample:
Blue Sky Skinny Dyed (100% Cotton; 150yds/ 137m per 65g skein), 4 skeins
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★Gauge:
16 sts/28 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch using larger needle
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★ Recommended Needles:
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- US #7/4.5mm 16” or 24” circular needle
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- US#8/5.0mm 24” or longer circular needle
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★Measurements:
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- Width: 52”/ 132 cm
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- Length at Center: 26”/ 66 cm
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★ Lace patterns given in both written and charted instructions
This piece also goes beautifully with my Lacy Beach Halter, as they’re designed with matching stitch patterns and using the same yarn. You can buy the pattern here or check it out on Ravelry.
Half Pi Wrap Pattern
$5.50 PDF Download
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