How to Crochet a Stole or Wrap
Being able to crochet opens a door of opportunity to make homemade fashions from any yarn of your choice. The skills involved can be as simple or complex as you choose. A handmade wrap for cool evenings is a treasure to have and won't cost the fortune that a department store would charge you to have it.
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Things You'll Need
- 3 skeins of yarn (style and thickness of your preference) Appropriate-size crochet hook for yarn chosen
Instructions
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Making the wrap
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Chain an initial length of 83 stitches. This chain is the width of the wrap and should be at least the distance from your shoulder to your elbow. If your yarn is particularly thick, a length of 80 stitches will be too much. Aim for a length of approximately 18 inches.
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Turn and begin a double crochet starting in the fourth hole from the hook. Double crochet is to yarn over, insert the hook in stitch, yarn over and pull the loop through; then yarn over, pull two stitches over; yarn over once more, and pull the two remaining stitches over. Continue the double crochet 79 more times.
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Turn by single chaining twice and then beginning the next row of double crochet in the second stitch. This makes your two single chains become the first post of the row.
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Continue until the stole is 50 inches long. The wrap can be completed here by single crocheting around all four sides of the garment to complete the project.
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For added flair, add fringe to the ends or a decorative edging to the surrounding sides. Even a couple of frog closures can be sewn on to secure the wrap around you with little extra work. Have a friend line them up for you before you sew.
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Tips & Warnings
You may need more or less yarn, depending on the type you choose. If you don't believe three skeins will finish the job, buy more or jot down the dye lot from the packaging so you can guarantee a smooth look with the same color. Keep in mind that your project is portable. Pack a small tote and carry your work with you. You can crochet while watching a ballgame, riding on the subway, and even while taking your lunch break.
Never tie a knot. When you finish with one skein and need to start a new one, give each one about a six-inch tail and work the loose ends into the wrap. Crocheting can sometimes surprise you with how much yarn it takes even for small projects and how long it will take to complete the task. Be prepared to work on your wrap for any number of hours and sit comfortably when you do it. Stiff shoulders and a sore back don't go with the fashion of a beautiful handmade wrap.
