2 Hearts Together Wrap

2 Hearts Together Wrap by LoisLeigh

What is Being Made

The 2 Hearts Together Wrap is an elegant lace knit shawl designed by LoisLeigh Anderson for AndersonsCreations. This wrap measures 19 inches wide by 66 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering over any outfit throughout the year. The design is particularly well-suited for special occasions, functioning beautifully as a wedding shawl in white or as a bridesmaid shawl in coordinating wedding colors. The wrap's generous length and refined drape make it an ideal accent piece for both formal and casual wear.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This advanced knitting project features intricate lace work that challenges experienced knitters. The primary technique involves working with nupps, which are decorative bobble-like stitches that create textural interest and visual complexity throughout the design. Nupps require skill and precision to execute properly, as they involve multiple yarn overs and decreases worked into a single stitch.

For knitters who prefer to simplify the pattern, the design offers flexibility: nupps can be substituted with standard knit stitches, and the corresponding purl together stitches (pNtog) can replace the nupp decreases. This modification allows less experienced lace knitters to work the pattern while maintaining the overall aesthetic of the wrap.

The fundamental stitches employed include:

• Knit (k) – the basic forward stitch creating the primary fabric structure
• Purl (p) – the reverse stitch used for texture and pattern definition
• Yarn overs – creating the openwork characteristic of lace knitting
• Decreases – balancing yarn overs to maintain stitch count and shape

Working at a gauge of 5 stitches and 6 rows per inch (2.5 cm), the pattern creates an airy, delicate fabric with excellent drape.

Materials and Specifications

The 2 Hearts Together Wrap is constructed using lace weight yarn, specifically Kid Seta yarn, which consists of 70% kid mohair and 30% silk. This fiber blend provides exceptional softness, breathability, and a luxurious sheen that enhances the wrap's elegance. The silk content contributes luminosity, while the kid mohair adds warmth and a gentle halo effect to the finished piece.

Yarn requirements total 450 yards, requiring 2 skeins of Kid Seta (25g/88 yards per skein). Knitters may substitute any comparable lace weight yarn of similar yardage and gauge characteristics.

The project calls for 1 pair of size 8 US (5mm) sharp pointed knitting needles. Sharp-pointed needles are essential for lace knitting, as they allow knitters to work into small stitches created by yarn overs and to pick up dropped stitches with precision when working intricate stitch patterns.

Skill Level

This wrap is designed for experienced knitters who possess comfort with advanced lace techniques and are prepared to tackle the challenges presented by nupp stitches. The pattern demands attention to detail, stitch accuracy, and familiarity with reading complex lace charts. However, the option to substitute simpler stitches makes the design accessible to intermediate knitters seeking to expand their technical skills.