Méliès

Introducing the Méliès light rectangular wrap – a beautifully crafted accessory designed to elevate your knitting experience! This stunning wrap features an intricate combination of stripes, colourwork, geometric textures, and delicate lace sections, all skillfully worked in two contrasting yarn colors. The design begins and ends in opposing garter stitch points, providing an elegant finishing touch. To ensure a refined silhouette, an I-cord is seamlessly knitted along the edges, creating a neat border that enhances the overall appearance.

Méliès utilizes short repeats that introduce various textures and colourwork sections, which makes this wrap not only visually captivating but also an enjoyable project for knitters at any skill level. The intriguing stitches might look complex, yet their construction is straightforward, making it easy to follow along as you knit your way to a stunning finished piece.

For best results, I highly recommend selecting two contrasting yarns that boast a lot of drape and exceptional stitch definition. One of the yarns can feature a subtle speckle, while the contrasting color works beautifully as a semisolid or tonal yarn. This thoughtful yarn pairing will allow the intricate details of the wrap to truly shine.

The sample for the Méliès wrap used 2 full skeins of Black Elephant Singles (100 g - 366 m / 400 yds), resulting in a soft and airy fabric perfect for any season. Whether you’re looking to keep warm on chilly nights or add a stylish layer to your outfit, this wrap is the ideal project.

Additionally, the Méliès pattern is conveniently available in both English and French (from page 7), making it accessible to a broader audience. Embrace your creativity and skills with this captivating Méliès wrap pattern, and enjoy the pleasure of knitting something both beautiful and functional!