Pattern Review: WHW Plain Wrap
knitting cloth diapers reviewThis is by far the simplest wrap style soaker pattern I’ve seen. It knits up quickly, and it’s very portable because of the easy instructions. I think this may still be outside the abilities of a beginner, maybe an advanced beginner for the M1B/F. But this is the most simple pattern so far.
I think additions of short rows to the back panel would be best.
Many of the reviews on ravelry state that it doesn’t give enough coverage in the thighs, others state it’s an ideal pattern. I can always crochet additions if they’re needed. One thing I’ve noticed in general is the many people making these patterns with superwash wool, which is perplexing as you’d have to lanolize them much more often, and you’re not getting the usual benefits of wool. In the future I may use the modification listed for ribbing instead of decreasing for the leg holes.
Modifications:
- German Twist CO
- Normal ribbing instead of twisted ribbing
- Lifted increases instead of M1B/F
- Added 2 stitches for neat selvage edge, sliped knit.
- Seed stitch instead of garter.