Guest Post Written By Jennifer Dickerson of Fiber Flux
I recently got my hands on some of the new Bernat Cotton-ish By Vickie Howell and wow did I have a wonderful time with it! The first thing I immediately noticed were the beautiful colors of the yarn. I think it’s important to mention the incredible feel of the yarn too. Bernat Cotton-ish By Vickie Howell is smooth and so super soft. Because of the amazing drape of the yarn and the gorgeous colors to pick from, a light weight shawl is what I immediately thought of when I saw this yarn. I designed this wrap to appeal to crocheters of all experience levels, while showcasing the beautiful colors.
This wrap is the perfect accessory to throw on your shoulders during the warmer months. Crocheted in cool lightweight cotton, it is great to have in a chilly restaurant or on a breezy evening.
The colors are reminiscent of wine country, grapes ripening in the sun, cool green leaves, and winding vineyard branches. The wrap is constructed with four classic granny squares joined together to make a lovely wrap; a perfect project for crocheters of all experience levels.
Sizing:
12 inches wide and 48 inches long. If a wider and longer shawl is desired, simply work more rounds of each square. You could also add to the length if needed by adding more squares.
Materials:
- 1 Ball Bernat Cotton-ish By Vickie Howell in “Cotton Gin”
- 1 Ball Bernat Cotton-ish By Vickie Howell in “Jade Jersey”
- 1 Ball Bernat Cotton-ish By Vickie Howell in “Coffee Filter”
- G Crochet Hook (4.25 mm)
- Tapestry Needle for seaming and weaving in ends
Instructions:
Granny Square (Make 4)
Note: For the color sequence shown, work three rounds of each color.
Chain 4, join into a ring with a slip stitch.
Round 1: Chain 4, work (3 dc into center of ring, chain 1) 3 times, then 2 dc into center of ring. Join to close with a slip stitch.
Round 2: To work the corner of round 2, first chain 4, then 2 dc in same space, then chain 1, then 3 dc in the same space. Chain 1, then work the next corner by working 3 dc in next space, chain 1, then 3 dc in same space, chain 1, repeat two more times to complete the round.
Round 3: Work the corner in the same manner as the previous round: chain 4, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space, chain 1. To work the sides, simply work 3 dc in the next space then chain 1…repeat until you reach a corner again.
Keep working in this manner, with two clusters in the corners and one cluster on the sides until you finish the round. Just be sure there is a ch 1 in between each grouping of 3 dc as you work each round.
Repeat round 3 until your square measures 12 inches across.
A note about making multicolored rounds:
- To begin a new round in the same color, simply slip stitch until you reach a ch1 at the corner and begin the new round.
- To begin a new round in a new/different color, cut yarn, leaving a tail, and fasten it with a slip stitch. Join the new yarn at one of the corners as shown and tie securely. Continue to the next round.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends of the squares. Seam together either by slip stitching them together or whip stitching them together with a tapestry needle.
Win the yarn to make this wrap! Contest ends August 28, 2013.
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This wrap is gorgeous! When I saw the picture in the email of Hooked on Crochet I thought it was a pillow, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out what it really was. I just finished another project so I might start working on this one. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Best wishes from Holland,
Annemarie
it is a granny square.
frances sabita from Mumbai (india)
Sooooo….what kind of stitch is it anyway?? Follow through on your quiz questions please.
It is a Granny Square Afghan. Made with a double stitch. I have made many of them over the years.
Looks more like a V stitch pattern to me although I usually see those as 2 Double crochet Chain one 2 double crochet in same stitch. So is this a variation of a V stitch or do you have another name for it?
It’s beautiful. Certainly makes me want to try this yarn.
if the piece was held straight and not draped over a pillow my guess would have been different.
I’ve seen so many granny square type scarves, and to me, it often looks like someone is wearing an afghan! This pattern, however, looks absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to try it!
granny square
I love making Granny Squares! The colors of your shawl are awesome together!
I am printing this so I can make this shawl too.
Thanks!
love the colors.ware can I get the yarn? dose it cost a lot?
I thought it was a pillow. The colors are beautiful! I love the drape of this wrap, you don’t get that flow with all acrylics yarns.
Pattern of the Day: Baby Blanket Shell Edging when I click on it to have a look it takes me to a green hat
The Pattern of the Day changes every day, so if you didn’t look at it the day the newsletter came out it would have been too late. Luckily, we have it on our site! Here you go: http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Baby-Afghan-Crochet-Patterns/Baby-Blanket-Shell-Edging
Love the granny square stole, it’s modern and the colors vibrant.
I plan to made several to give them away through our Parish Nurse Ministry.
Margaret Geater
It is not only pretty but also I think it matches the fashion:)) I would like to have it when turns to fall and wear it with my coat! The materials are easy to find and the instruction is very clear to follow, it makes me remember my high school life in China! My best friend can create a scarf in one week, and we did not need to buy scarves from store ^^ Very creative idea and I really like it!
I like the colors and made with a dc, ur pic is a granny square scarf.
Espectacular!!!
These colors are absolutely beautiful, and will go with several outfits! I’m waiting patiently for the opportunity to crochet with this yarn!
HI. I would like to make a prayer or lap shawl using granny squares and just simple red heart yarn. Any suggestions on size and number of squares across and long? Also, I always have a difficult time making the reverse side look “pretty”. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Love this! Even the colors are “my” colors. I’m most definitely going to be trying this at some point.
Would love to win the yarn to make these love the colors
beautiful colors,would love to make it,thanks for entering me in the contest
I love this wrap, wonderful colours and to me the granny square style is timeless. lovely work would love to win the yarn, thanks for entering me , good luck everyone
Please enter me in the contest , beautiful colors
A beautiful and magnificent wrap. I will start to crochet it as soon as I get the right yarn.
This is memorable if I can win.
Thanks
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