There are few places on earth that can rival the beauty of the mountains, and the sense of wonder that can be felt simply by looking at them. Originally designed as a mystery, this wrap is an exciting adventure intended to capture that spirit! It will challenge you at times, but will hopefully thrill and inspire you as well. This wrap is a breath of fresh air filled with the beauty of nature at every turn. You’ll explore new terrain, play with familiar stitches in new ways, and will hopefully be delighted by a few surprises along the way. This pattern will guide you through the verdant landscapes, with tutorial videos and tips and tricks to increase your skills. The mountains are calling… let’s cast on!

This printed  pattern includes a code for a digital copy. You download this from Ravelry. 

What to expect:

While there are a lot of surprises hidden within this design, here are some things that you can expect:

• lace
• slip stitch knitting
• elongated and/or unique stitches
• frequent color changes
• eyelets
• unique construction

Rest easy! All techniques with charts also include written instructions. I’ve created tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There is NOT any stranded colorwork, intarsia, or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters, but could be suitable for an adventurous beginner.

Finished dimensions:
67”/170cm x 24”/61cm

Hiking Supplies:
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) needles (or as required to meet gauge); 40”/100cm AND 24”/60cm length recommended AND one of the following options for small circumference knitting:
Double-pointed needles (DPNs)
1 additional set of circular needles of 24”/60cm (or similar length)
One long circular of 40”/100cm (or similar length) for Magic Loop

Gauge:
BLOCKED: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after wet-blocking and pinning
UNBLOCKED: 24 sts and 48 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)

Notions:
Required: 8 stitch markers, crochet hook of similar size to gauge needles, tapestry needle, method for putting stitches on hold (such as an extra cable, needles of equal or smaller gauge, or scrap yarn)
Optional: 34 stitch markers (for repeats), blocking wires, pins, and mats

Yarn Requirements:  

MC: 800yds / 732m fingering weight yarn
C1-7: 130yds / 120m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 7 colors

Choosing your colours - Lisa K Ross's comments

I recommend creating a combo that has contrast between the MC and each individual CC. If choosing speckled or variegated yarns, I recommend using them for EITHER the MC or the CCs, using a solid or semi-solid for the other. Be sure there is little overlap in speckled/variegated colors between the MC and each CC. Every color will get a chance to
shine, but the MC takes a starring role in this design.
Arrange and label your mini-skeins C1-C7 so they have a flow to them that you love. For example:
ROYGBIV: Arrange your minis in a rainbow formation. This works best when working with yarns of all different hues. The sample uses this formation with a subset of the colors of the rainbow.
Gradient Tone: This is perfect for gradient sets, working from light to dark or vice versa. You can also arrange ANY combination of colors by gradient tones. To do this, take a photo of your yarns using a black/white filter. Arrange them from lightest to darkest based on their black/white tones. This will create a gradient effect no matter what the hues may be. The same trick can be used to determine how much contrast the colors have with the MC. The sample works from the least contrast (C1) to the most contrast (C7), given that the MC is dark in tone.
Happy Place(ment): While everyone who knows my designs knows I love rainbows and gradients, this may not be your style! As long as you have some contrast between the MC and each CC, the results will be spectacular and eye-catching.
Arrange the minis in whatever order makes YOU smile!