One step at a time chunky crochet wrap

You can purchase the one step at a time PDF wrap pattern from Ravelry, Etsy or Love Crafts or continue for the free to read (email / grow login required) version of the pattern.

Pattern Notes

General Notes

• Please read through the pattern and all associated notes before starting your project
• This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology (UK equivalents are given in brackets in the abbreviations list where applicable)
• Numbers at the end of a row indicate the number of stitches in that row and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change – in this pattern the stitch count remains constant
• Turning chains do not count as stitches
• The first stitch of each row should be worked into the top of the last stitch from the previous row
• Instructions written after *asterisks should be repeated as indicated 
• Instructions written between [square brackets] should be worked the specific number of times instructed
• This pattern uses a multiple of 8+6 stitches

Skills used

The pattern assumes knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology. You will also need to be familiar with post stitches (UK raised stitches).

It is worked in rows using extended front and back post stitches (description given in pattern)

You will be working around the posts of stitches two rows below and skipping rows.

This project works with a multi row pattern repeat which is detailed in the pattern along with a schematic showing how the sections are repeated.

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Materials

You will need approximately  560m / 400g of chunky yarn and a 7mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Crochet Hook

7mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

I used a Clover Amour Crochet Hook for this project – one of my favourites – learn more about different crochet hooks here.

Yarn requirements

Yarn Substitution Options

This pattern will work with a range of yarns and yarn weights though Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result. Changing the yarn weight will change the quantity of yarn required.

You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.

If you change your yarn weight or do not match gauge and want to achieve a similar size item, you will need to adjust your stitch count as needed by a multiple of 8 (the first row should be a multiple of 8+6 stitches). You will also need to alter the number and cadence of the pattern repeats to achieve your desired length.

Other Materials & Notions

• Yarn needle & scissors, tape measure
• I encourage blocking this project and I recommend a blocking matt and pins.

Learn more about blocking here.

Measurements and Finished Size

The finished wrap is intended for adult use only and measures 150cm/60in long and 28cm/11.5in wide after blocking.

The pattern includes details of the stitch multiple should you wish to adjust the width of the wrap to accommodate different yarn weights or tensions.

You can work more or fewer pattern repeats to change the length of the wrap.

Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms 

(UK Equivalent in Brackets)

• bp-edc = back post extended double crochet (UK Raised extended treble Back) worked 2 rows down – see special stitches
• ch = chain
• fp-edc = front post extended double crochet (UK Raised extended treble Front) worked 2 rows down – see special stitches
• hdc = half double crochet (UK half treble crochet)
• rep = repeat
• RS = right side
• sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• WS = wrong side
• yo = yarn over

Special Stitches 

Front post extended double t crochet (fp-edtr)

Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front under the post of the corresponding stitch 2 rows below (so that the post of the stitch is in front of the hook), yarn over pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), [yo, pull through 2 loops] twice to complete the stitch.

Back post extended double crochet (bp-edtr)

Yarn over, working from the back of the work, insert hook from back to front to back front to back around the post of the corresponding stitch 2 rows below (so that the post of the stitch is behind the hook), yarn over pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), [yo, pull through 2 loops] twice to complete the stitch.

Pattern Repeat

• This project is constructed by alternating post stitch and half double crochet rows with rows of single crochet.
• The post stitches are always worked into stitches (either half double crochets or other post stitches) two rows down. Post stitches are never worked into the single crochet row. 
• After the initial set up rows, the pattern is made in one piece using a combination of 4 different sections, each made up of an 8 row repeat.
• I have imaginatively called these sections A, B, C and D and you will see a schematic in the pattern showing the order in which they appear (from bottom up).
• After they first appear, where they are written out in full, you will be instructed to repeat sections as required by their letters and row number repeats 
• Sections A and B create a dense fabric and are made using mostly front and back post stitches either side of the single crochet rows. 
• Sections C and D are made using mostly front post and half double crochet either side of the single crochet rows, which creates a less dense fabric.
• As you work the repeats, they should become quite intuitive

Gauge

11 sts and 10 rows in 10cm of the blocked stitch pattern (detailed in the pattern) using a 7mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Rather than making a separate gauge swatch, you may wish to check your tension after working the first repeat of each section.

Whilst matching gauge is not essential for this pattern, variation in your gauge will lead to variations in the finished size of your project.

Learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here.