Tender Leif Basketweave Wrap with Fringe Easy Knit FREE Pattern

Tender Leif Basketweave Wrap with Fringe Easy Knit FREE Pattern
By Kristin Omdahl

This wrap really accentuates the gorgeous thick/thin texutre of the organic cotton yarn in simple stitches. Alternating between stockinette and reverse stockinette squares for a simple and elegant basket weave is not only easy and relaxing to knit but makes a knockout wrap! Adding the twisted fringe adds a pop of rustic flair that melts my heart. It is SO SOFT and comforting against your skin – I could wear this every day. This is a unisex pattern – it is equally gorgeous on a woman as it is striking on a man. Perfect for a special gift!

What you will need:
4 balls Be So Tender Yarn; 100% certified organic cotton, #4 worsted weight yarn; 140 yds (130m) per 3.5 oz (100g); shown in color Cloud
US8 (5mm) knitting needles (found here)
Fringe twister (found here)
Fray check (found here)
yarn needle
sharp scissors

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Gauge: ea 7st/6 row square is 3″ square

Finished size: 21″ wide x 69″ long, not including fringe

Instructions:
CO 49 sts

Row 1: k7, *p7, k7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Row 2: p7, *k7, p7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Rows 3 – 6: rep rows 1 – 2 two more times.

Row 7: p7, *k7, p7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Row 8: k7, *p7, k7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Rows 9 – 12: rep rows 7 – 8 two more times.

Rows 13 – 138: rep rows 1 – 12 nine more times, then rows 1 – 6 once more.

BO all sts.

Fringe: cut 112 pieces of yarn 14″ long. Using 2 strands at a time, evenly attach fringe to narrow edges of wrap with a slip knot. You should have approx 28 fringes across each side (4 fringes per basketweave square).

WIth fringe twister, attach two strands of each fringe in each of 2 clamps. Twist 14 times. Remove fringe without letting the twist go, and tie all 4 strands of the fringe together in a knot, leaving as little of yarn left over as possible (approx 1/2″). The two sets of twists will twist on each other again for a doubled twist. Repeat for each 4-strand fringe. With sharp scissors trim the edges of each fringe. Add a few drops of fray check for the raw edges.

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About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.