Grand Canyon Wrap

Channel your inner desert wanderer with free knit shawl patterns that capture the colors of the sunset. Made with Red Heart's Boutique treasure yarn, this cozy Grand Canyon Wrap features a long edge trim and a delicate lace design, making it suitable for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Special thanks to njquiet1 8026687 for coming up with such a perfect name. Make sure to contact us so we can send you your prize!
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- RED HEART Boutique Treasure: 3 balls 1918 Abstract
- Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8]
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10 cm); 19 rows = 4” (10 cm) in center strip pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit; k2tog = knit 2 sts together; p = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
Wrap measures 46” (117 cm) long and 18” (45.5 cm) wide, after blocking.
Notes
This rectangle wrap is made from a large center strip. Trim is worked across long edges, then across short edges to complete wrap.
WRAP
Center Strip
Cast on 30 sts.
Row 1: K1, *yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1—58 sts.
Row 2: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, *k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1—30 sts.
Rows 4 and 5: K1, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Rows 6 and 7: Knit.
Rows 8–203: Repeat Rows 1–7 twenty-eight more times, or until piece measures about 42” (107 cm), blocked.
Rows 204–206: Repeat Rows 1–3.
Bind off loosely, as follows: K1, *yo, k1, pass first knit st and yo over 2nd knit st and off needle; repeat from * until only 1 st remains.
Fasten off.
Long Edge Trim
Set-Up Row: Pick up and k104 sts evenly spaced across one long edge (about 1 st every 2 rows)—104 sts.
Rows 1–14: Repeat Rows 1–7 of center strip twice.
Rows 15–17: Repeat Rows 1–3 of center strip.
Bind off loosely, as follows: K1, *yo, k1, pass first knit st and yo over 2nd knit st and off needle; repeat from * until only 1 st remains.
Fasten off.
Repeat trim across
Short Edge Trim
Rotate piece to work across short edge.
Row 1: Working evenly across edge of trim, pick up and k2 sts, [pick up and p2 sts, pick up and k2 sts] twice; working across edge of center strip, pick up and p2 sts, [pick up and k2 sts, pick up and p2 sts] 7 times; working evenly across edge of trim, pick up and k2 sts, [pick up and p2 sts, pick up and k2 sts]
twice—50 sts.
Row 2: K1, yo, k1, *p1, yo, p1, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * to end of row—75 sts.
Rows 3–10: K3, *p3, k3; repeat from * to end of row.
Bind off loosely in pattern.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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shortywelch72 6260 650
Dec 31, 2012
Two others have said Grand Canyon Wrap and Sunset Shawl and both suit but it reminds me of the colors of the Painted Desert as shades change with the day
STEPHANIE 2396968
Dec 22, 2012
I think the name "by the fire" suits this wrap perfectly. What do you think?

artandterri 069285 1
Dec 21, 2012
Things of Cotton Candy" the colors remind of it. TH

artandterri 069285 1
Dec 21, 2012
Things of Cotton Candy. With it's colors it reminds me of cotton candy

wafricanmom 682067 1
Dec 21, 2012
All season lace wrap is the best name for that wrap. Looking at the design it is not very hard even the beginner can knit it in a very little time.
Sewroute
Dec 21, 2012
I think it looks like----------(-Hugs me Cozy) It looks so cosy and warm.

thegreenrivercotta ge 8609752
Dec 21, 2012
People, this pattern already has a name; its called "Sunset Wrap" and can be found at RedHeart.com. The pattern number is LW3297. The designer is Kristen Omdahl. Shame on AllFreeKnitting for posting something like this without doing their homework!

amethystlady
Dec 20, 2012
Regardless of what this is called, I would LOVE to knit a poncho using this yarn and the exact color....gorgeous!!!

amethystlady
Dec 20, 2012
Changing mine...someone already named it the same as I did...sooooo, Southwest Sunset Shawl/Wrap... .. 0

amethystlady
Dec 20, 2012
Desert Sunset Wrap---first thing that came to mind...

cjsmith5454 114431 0
Dec 20, 2012
mu name would be "Autumn Sunset wrap" reminds me of the fall colors & the sun going down!

butterflysue 76378 22
Dec 20, 2012
I think "Santa Fe Wrap" would be pretty. It is a pretty wrap.

sleec
Dec 20, 2012
Grand Canyon Wonder Wrap - but I like 'Sedona Sunset' as suggested by Freeman better!

knit14me2
Dec 20, 2012
I think rhomboid wrap would be perfect, as it is sort of a rectangular shaped...I love it!

Kitty
Dec 20, 2012
I'd call it "Warm Shoulders Wrap"...that's what it'll provide, no matter what color it's made in.

galedaryl 3282798
Dec 20, 2012
I think it should be called ....... Fall Shraul ....... It's in fall colors and it looks like a combination of a shrug and a shawl.

db2s94 6513450
Dec 20, 2012
I think aurora stripes would be a nice name for this wrap

gramsbear 0758155
Dec 20, 2012
Sunset Ombre Capelette would be a good name for this piece. It is not quite a cape and bigger than a wrap.

Crafter 2267668
Dec 20, 2012
I'd call it a California Sunset wrap because that's what the colors remind me of.

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