Worked in two identical panels, seamed up the middle. This pattern is perfect for customization, you could work it with 1,2 or 3 colors, do a fade of a bunch of colors, or go really crazy and work it scrappy. I’ve made 2 of these wraps with the 3 color combo, and used a variety of fibers, and it has turned out stunning both times. I like to play with different fiber types, and especially like to mix high end and big box yarn to produce a beautiful (and more affordable project), and this method allows me to still support some of my favorite indie dyers without breaking the bank for every project. Whatever yarn you choose, just make sure it has a good amount of drape.
Size:
One size, but easily customizable for your perfect fit
Supplies Needed:
- 8mm crochet hook (or size needed for a loose drapey finished fabric)
- Worsted weight/weight 4 yarn
- Approx. 1,175 total yards needed
- for the 3 color version, approx 350 yards of color A, approx 450 yards of color B, approx 350 yards of color C
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
Sizing and adjustment notes:
Width and length can be easily adjusted to personal preference by adding or subtracting stitches and rows.
Gauge:
FOR BODY: 13 stitches x 13 rows lemon peel stitch = 4 inches x 4 inches.
Gauge is mildly important to this design as it will control the drape and the fit of the wrap. If making a yarn substitution, I would make sure that the yarn/swatch has good drape to it – very soft and relaxed.
Stitches/abbreviations: US terms
Ch = Chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FDC = foundation double crochet
Lemon peel = alternating double and single crochet, with the alternate rows starting with the opposite stitch of the previous row. All DC stitches should be worked into the top of the SC from the row below, and reverse for the SC into DC stitches
Turning Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
Instructions:
Main body panel: (Make 2)
Start: Ch 148 and dc back across (1 dc in each stitch starting in the 3rd chain from the hook) or FDC 146 stitches (foundation row, does not count as a row)
Row 1: Ch 2, dc 1 full row
Row 2: ch 2, dc in next 2 stitches, ch 1 sk 1, dc in next 2 stitches. repeat to end of row, ending with 2 dc stitches in the end, turn
Row 3: dc in each stitch or ch 1 space
Row 4: ch 2, 1 sc in each stitch
Begin working in lemon peel stitch:
If working multiple colors, change to second color (color B)
Row 5: ch 1, sc in the first, dc in the next, sc in the next, repeat to the end of the the row, alternating sc and dc, turn
Row 6: ch 1, dc in the first sc, sc in the next stitch (a dc)
Row 7 – 14: repeat rows 5&6
If working multiple colors, change to third color (color C)
Row 15 – 20: repeat rows 5&6
If working multiple colors, change back to color B
Row 21 – 29: repeat rows 5&6
If working multiple colors, change back to color C
Row 30 – 34: repeat rows 5&6
If working multiple colors, change back to color A
Row 35: work 1 row lemon peel
Row 36: 1 row DC
Assembly:
To make this from 2 rectangles into a wrap, you’ll simply line up the panels and seam up the middle to your preferred back length.
Main seam:
From either short edge, count up 74 stitches. Join the panels with whatever seaming method you prefer. You could also join them to a different stitch if you’d prefer to have the front panels be longer or shorter than the back panel
Short edge finishing:
Working across the short ends of the front panel rows in color A:
Row 1: 1 sc in each row end, equally spaced work Row 2: 1 dc in each stitch
Row 3: dc 2, *ch1-sk1, dc 2* repeat to end of row
Back panel:
Row 1: 1 sc in each row end, equally spaced work Row 2: 1 dc in each stitch
Row 3: dc 2, *ch1-sk1, dc 2* repeat to end of row
Row 4: 1 dc in each stitch or ch-space
Row 5: 1 dc in each stitch
Full edging: (worked as one continous row, do not turn)
Starting at one corner of the back panel, work 1 sc in each stitch around, working around the bottom edge, up the outside edge, across the bottom of the front panel, around the stitches on the inside/neckline edge of the front panels, across the bottom of the other front panel, and down the other outside panel edge, joining to the starting stitch at the corner of the back panel.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends. You can block or steam block, but I chose to just give it a good stretch with my hands and then let the stitches relax as I wore it.
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