Embrace the perfect blend of function and understated elegance with the Frosted Forest Houndstooth Wrap. Featuring a timeless houndstooth pattern, this generous shawl offers both warmth and style, making it an ideal accessory for the chilly winter months. Its striking design and substantial size ensure that you stay cozy and chic, whether you’re braving the outdoors or enjoying a fireside evening. This beautiful wrap also makes a thoughtful and impressive gift for someone special, bringing a touch of classic sophistication to any wardrobe.
Time: 2 weeks
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 80.7 inches long x 17.7 inches wide / 205 cm long x 45 cm wide
Gauge: 3 ‘houndstooth’ stitches = 1.3 inch / 3.5 cm
Materials
Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter DK, (100% Acrylic, 328 yarns [300mters] / 100g):
1005 Barneveld CC1 (3 balls)
1710 Ermelo CC2 (3 balls)
1680 Ameland CC3 (1 balls)
Hook: US size G/6 (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holders
Abbreviations: sc, dc, ch, sl st,
Pattern Notes
- Make the shawl width bigger or smaller by making the beginning chain in a multiple of 2+1
- The shawl is also easily adjustable by working less or more rows.
When changing to a different color, pull the new color through the last loops of the previous st to complete that st. (see fig 1)
Figure 1
When changing to and from a color carry the unused colored yarn along the wrong side of the work loosely so that the work does not gather. Crochet over the unused color as they are carried along; this will hide the strands of yarn invisibly and eliminate long unused strands (see fig 2).
Figure 2
Change color every alternate row carrying your yarn along the sides of your work (see fig 3).
Figure 3
Pattern
With CC1; ch 811,
Row 1: (RS) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, * 1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep from * across until end, turn. (80 sts)
Row 2: With CC2; Ch 1, [1 sc in next st on top of dc of previous row, 1 dc in next st on top of sc of previous row] across until end, turn.
Rows 3 – 255: Repeat row 2 for the pattern while alternating colors with each row.
Edging
Row 1: With CC3, loosely sl st along the edge of the right side of rows 1 – 255; then working into the sl sts, ch 1, * 1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st; rep from * across until end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, [1 sc in next st on top of dc of previous row, 1 dc in next st on top of sc of previous row] across until end, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat rows 1 – 2 on the other edge of rows 1 – 255.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Blocking
The design of this shawl may benefit from being wet blocked.
- Completely soak your item in cold water then gently squeeze (without wringing it) out some of the excess water.
- Using your tape measure and pins carefully pin your item on your blocking board.
- Double check your measurements if necessary (e.g. check the height and width are correct).
- Leave to dry completely over 24 hours, and then unpin.