Triangle stitch, based on a traditional edging stitch, is worked in neat rows here to create a modern geometric effect. Select a lightweight cotton yarn to show off the striking stitch definition.
MATERIALS
• Mirasol Pima Kuri (100% pima cotton; 190m/208yds per 100g/3½oz skein) DK-weight yarn
6 x 100g (3½oz) skeins in shade 06 Midnight Pearl (A)
1 x 100g (3½oz) skein in shade 08 Blazing Orange (B)
• 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
56cm (22in) wide x 167.5cm (66in) long
TENSION
5 sts and 5.5 rows to measure 10cm (4in) over triangle stitch
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 9.
Make it yours
This striking triangle stitch gives a unique look to this wrap. Try using the triangle stitch pattern to add a decorative edging around the finished wrap and work it in a bright contrasting colour to highlight the stitches.
FOR THE WRAP
Row 1: Using yarn A and 4mm (US G/6) hook, *4ch, 1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next ch (1 triangle made); rep from * a further 27 times more, turn. (28 triangles)
Row 2: 7ch, 1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next ch, sl st in top of first triangle of previous row, *4ch, 1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next ch, sl st in top of next triangle of previous row; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2 forms pattern.
Rows 3–85: Rep Row 2 for a further 83 rows. (85 rows worked in total)
Row 86: 3ch, sl st in top of first triangle, *3ch, sl st in top of next triangle; rep from * to end.
Fasten off.
FOR THE EDGING
Round 1: Using 4mm (US G/6) hook, join yarn B in any ch-sp along edge. Work 1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in each st and 2dc in each ch-sp around entire wrap working [1dc, 1ch, 1dc] in each corner. Join with sl st in first st.
Round 2: 1ch, 1dc in each st around working [1dc, 1ch, 1dc] in each corner. Join with sl st in first st.
Fasten off.
MAKING UP AND FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.
If you lose track of how many rows you have worked, simply count the number of triangle worked lengthways – you should have 85 triangles at the end of row 85.
