This casual wrap, crocheted in cool cottons, is a great accessory for festival season. Wear it draped over your shoulders for bright boho style and select vibrant shades to make the striking geometric chevron pattern.
MATERIALS
• Lily Sugar ’n’ Cream Solids (100% cotton; 109m/120yds per 70g/2½oz ball) aran-weight yarn
4 x 70g (2½oz) balls in shade 01004 Soft Ecru (A)
3 x 70g (2½oz) balls in shade 01725 Blueberry (B)
3 x 70g (2½oz) balls in shade 01699 Tangerine (C)
3 x 70g (2½oz) balls in shade 00084 Sage Green (D)
3 x 70g (2½oz) balls in shade 01318 Blackcurrant (E)
• 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
53cm (21in) wide x 193cm (76in) long
TENSION
14 sts and 11 rows to measure 10cm (4in) over chevron pattern
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 9.
FOR THE WRAP
Foundation: Using yarn A and 5mm (US H/8) hook, make 112ch.
Row 1: 1ch (does not count as st), dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 6 ch, 3dc in next ch, *1dc in each of next 8 ch, miss 2 ch, 1dc in each of next 8 ch, 3dc in next ch; rep from * to last 8 ch, 1dc in each of next 6 ch, dc2tog.
Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 6 sts, 3dc in next st, *1dc in each of next 8 sts, miss 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 8 sts, 3dc in next st; rep from * to last 8 sts, 1dc in each of next 6 sts, dc2tog.
Row 2 sets pattern.
Continue working repeats of Row 2, changing colours in the following sequence:
Rows 3–8: Yarn B.
Row 9: Yarn A.
Rows 10–11: Yarn C.
Row 12: Yarn A.
Tip
The chevron pattern is created with simple increases and decreases worked along the row. Once you have set the chevron pattern you will find it easy to keep track of where you are by looking at the stitches worked on the previous row.
Rows 13–14: Yarn D.
Row 15: Yarn A.
Rows 16–17: Yarn E.
Row 18: Yarn A.
Rows 19–20: Yarn B.
Row 21: Yarn A.
Rows 22–27: Yarn C.
Row 28: Yarn A.
Rows 29–30: Yarn D.
Row 31: Yarn A.
Rows 32–33: Yarn E.
Row 34: Yarn A.
Rows 35–36: Yarn B.
Row 37: Yarn A.
Rows 38–39: Yarn C.
Row 40: Yarn A.
Rows 41–46: Yarn D.
Row 47: Yarn A.
Rows 48–49: Yarn E.
Row 50: Yarn A.
Rows 51–52: Yarn B.
Row 53: Yarn A.
Rows 54–55: Yarn C.
Row 56: Yarn A.
Rows 57–58: Yarn D.
Row 59: Yarn A.
Row 60–65: Yarn D.
Rep Rows 2–65 twice more.
Change to yarn A and work two more rows in pattern as set. Fasten off.
MAKING UP AND FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.
Make it yours
Chevron patterns are the perfect opportunity to play with colour – go bold, subtle, clashing, complementary – it’s up to you!
Y
Play up the boho style and work a series of tassels along the two shorter ends to give the wrap a fringed finish.
