The Point Wrap

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“THE POINT” WRAP (crochet)

Skill level: Easy

Size: approx. 21” wide x 57” long

Materials:

400 yds. chunky-wt. textured fashion yarn (sample shown in Lion Brand Homespun, color “Nouveau”)

Size N/15 (10 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 8 dc & 6 rows = 4” in double crochet on size N/15 (10 mm) hook

Terms/Abbreviations: beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), hook (hk), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), skip (sk), slip stitch (sl st), space (sp), stitch (st)

Wrap

Begin point:

Row 1: Ch 4, work 2 dc in 4^th ch from hook, turn (3 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 1, 2 dc in top of turning ch, turn (4 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in top of turning ch, turn (6 dc, 2 ch-1 sps)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc, *ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, ending ch 1, 2 dc in top of turning ch, turn (8 dc)

Rep Row 4 until there are thirteen 2-dc groups & 12 ch-1 sps, turn.

Begin solid portion:

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in ea dc and sp across, turn (38 dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in ea dc across, turn (38 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in ea sc across, turn (38 dc)

Rep Rows 2-3 until solid portion of wrap measures approx. 46”, or desired length to wrap around shoulders. Fasten off.

Finishing

Optional chain ties (make 2):

Ch 66, sl st in 2^nd ch from hk and in ea ch to end. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Try wrap on and determine if/where you would like to tie it closed. Thread one chain tie through that point on each side of wrap and use as a tie closure. Alternatives: use a shawl pin or button closure.

For personal or charity use only. Do not duplicate pattern for commercial purposes.