A relaxing, meditative make, the Shadow Plaid Wrap is the project you’ll reach for at the end of the day to help you unwind.

How This Wrap Is Made

Construction: This trapezoidal wrap is worked lengthwise from the bottom up with increases at the beginning and end of each row.

Stitch pattern: A variation of granny stitch, you’ll work (ch 1, 2 dc) in each chain-1 space between 2-dc groups.

Colorwork: Tapestry crochet is used to create the vertical stripe pattern. You’ll change colors after every 2-dc group.

Working into chain spaces like this gives the fabric a lovely, soft drape — perfect for large accessories like this wrap. And best of all, the fabric is completely reversible. Whether worn around the neck or around the shoulders, this wrap is a lot of fun to style and wear!

The sample shown here took approximately 62 hours to make.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Some concentration is required to work the foundation row and the first few rows. Once the stitch and row patterns are established, it’s easy to crochet this wrap on autopilot.

Stitches Used
Chain, half double crochet, double crochet

Techniques Used
Working into the back bar of a foundation chain, tapestry crochet colorwork

Finished Measurements (approximate size after blocking)
83.5 inches (212 cm) across top (longer) edge x 54 inches (137 cm) across bottom (shorter) edge x 23 inches (58.5 cm) deep

Fine (CYC #2) Weight Yarn
Approx. 2100 yards (1920 m) in 5 colors:
• 1010 yds/924 m/370g for MC
• 205 yds/187 m/75g for CC1
• 246 yds/225 m/90g for CC2
• 287 yds/262 m/105g for CC3
• 328 yds/300 m/120g for CC4

The burgundy sample shown here was made with a F/5/3.75mm crochet hook and Cascade 220 Superwash Sport (light) weight wool yarn (136.5 yds/125 m; 1.75 oz/50 g per hank) in the colors #265 Burgundy (MC), #323 Mauve (CC1), #503 Mauve Shadow (CC2), #262 Dull Gold (CC3), and #318 Silver Fern (CC4).

Wrap length and depth may be adjusted to suit your needs.
Adjust length by increasing or decreasing a multiple of 4 stitches; adjust depth by adding or subtracting rows.
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to increase the size of your wrap.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with medium-weight wool, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements.

- Cascade 220 Sport
- Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK
- Berroco Ultra Wool DK
- KnitPicks/We Crochet Swish DK
- Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash
- Schachenmayr Originals Wool 125

Additional Tools and Materials
Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
27 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), blocked
Though exact gauge is not essential, for best appearance it should be close.
I used an F/5/3.75mm crochet hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed.
Instructions for a gauge swatch are included in the pattern.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 10-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Linked Table of Contents.
• Reduced pattern stitch diagram with color changes indicated.
• Coloring sheet and color inspiration page to help you choose yarn colors for your project.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Photo tutorials for crocheting into the back bar of the foundation chain and working Rows 1 and 2 are presented alongside the pattern instructions.
• Video tutorial will walk you through the steps, along with some tips, to help you complete your wrap with confidence.
• For those who wish to adjust the width of the horizontal stripes and want to know how much yarn they will need for a stripe, a table offers a breakdown of the yarn amount (in grams) required for each row. (Because the wrap is trapezoidal in shape, the amount of yarn in each row increases as the depth of the wrap increases.)
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!

Videos

Pattern Extra: Make the Shadow Plaid Wrap Using Tapestry Crochet