How to Make a Crocheted Wrap

Adding beads or sequins to a crocheted wrap makes it suitable for dressy occasions.

Making a crocheted wrap is a project that most beginners can complete in a week's time. Choose from a variety of medium weight yarns for this project. Cotton and natural fibers like bamboo make a soft wrap that is great for casual attire. Use a specialty yarn containing metallic threads to create a piece suitable for evening or formal occasions. Wool and wool blends will create a wrap suitable to wear in a business environment.

Things You'll Need

• Crochet hook size N or 13
• 6 each -- 3 ounce skeins of yarn, 194 yards, medium weight No. 4
• Scissors
• Darning needle

Instructions

1. Check your gauge. Eight half-double crochet stitches over four rows should create a 4-inch square. Adjust the hook size and stitching tension to achieve the correct gauge.

2. Make 42 chain stitches. In the second chain stitch from the hook, make one half-double crochet stitch. Continue to make one half-double crochet stitch in each chain stitch. When you get to the end, make two chain stitches and turn.

3. Make one half-double crochet stitch in each of the previous half-double crochet stitches. When you get to the end of the row, make two chain stitches and turn. Repeat this step until you have used most of the six skeins of yarn.

4. Finish off the crocheted wrap by weaving all loose yarn ends through the half-double crochet stitching with a darning needle.

Tips & Warnings

• Add decorative fringe, if desired. The fringe can be the same color or it can be a contrasting color.