831 Woodbridge Scarf/Wrap - Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Mount Holyoke

831 Woodbridge Scarf/Wrap - Knitting Pattern

Project Overview

The 831 Woodbridge Scarf/Wrap is a reversible cable and lace knitting pattern designed by Melissa LaBarre for Valley Yarns. This intermediate-level project creates a light and airy layering piece ideal for transitional seasons. The pattern offers versatility with two finished size options: a traditional scarf measuring 13" x 63" or a wider wrap version at 20" x 63".

Construction Method and Techniques

This pattern is worked flat from the bottom up, using a seamless construction approach that eliminates the need for finishing seams. The reversible design features a combination of cable and lace stitches, making it equally attractive when worn either side out. The interplay between textured cables and openwork lace creates visual interest while maintaining the lightweight, breathable quality essential for a versatile wrap.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern incorporates several key stitch techniques:

• Cable stitches: The pattern uses cable crosses including C16F (cable 16 front) and C16B (cable 16 back) maneuvers, where 8 stitches are placed on a cable needle and held while working the next 8 stitches in a knit 2, purl 2 ribbed pattern before working the held stitches
• Lace stitches: Openwork elements create the airy quality and contribute to the reversible aesthetic
• Ribbing: Knit 2, purl 2 sequences are worked in conjunction with cable crosses to create structured, dimensional texture

Materials and Tools

This project is designed for Valley Yarns Mount Holyoke in worsted weight, a 100% cashmere yarn. The scarf version requires 4 skeins (approximately 740 yards total), while the wrap version requires 6 skeins (approximately 1,110 yards total). Each skein provides 185 yards and weighs 50 grams. The yarn is worked on US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches, used for working back and forth in flat rows. Additional materials include stitch markers for pattern tracking, a cable needle for executing cable crosses, and a blunt needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in the cable and lace pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements of either the 13" x 63" scarf or the 20" x 63" wrap.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with experience in basic techniques who are ready to tackle cable work and lace patterning. The combination of cable crosses and lace openwork requires attention to stitch placement and pattern reading, but the flat, worked-back-and-forth construction keeps the project manageable compared to circular or complex shaping.