Autumn Ivy Wrap: The Cottage Garden Shawl Anthology
I’m a girl of simple pleasures: coffee, crochet, and gardening. I have long been influenced by the changing appearance of my garden as the seasons progress year by year; now, I want to take the inspiration and infuse it into my love of crocheting. The first in the Cottage Garden Shawl Anthology is inspired by the creeping vines that seem to take over my garden as autumn approaches: The Autumn Ivy Wrap.
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Embracing the Softness
Choosing the perfect yarn for a project can sometimes feel overwhelming, but in this case, the choice was easy - I was looking for softness, warmth, and durability. I found the perfect yarn in the We Crochet Capra DK. This yarn blends the coziness of merino wool with the luxury of cashmere. Even though the stitches of this pattern are open and lacy, the warm woolen fibers make it appropriate for cooler weather. Alternatively, the project could be made with cotton for a summery version.
Capra DK
Luxury blend of merino wool and cashmere. A delightful splurge.
Alternative Yarns
Many of us prefer to shop our stash over buying new yarn. If you want, check for Lion Brand Mandala, or any acrylic and/or wool blend at a DK/3 weight to substitute for Capra DK. If you want the same size listed, make a gauge swatch first. Of course, you can always just keep crocheting until you have the size you want!
Choosing the Best Hook
Personally, I am partial to the shape of the Furls Odyssey hooks. The shape has proven the best for my particular brand of wrist fatigue and inflammation issues (I have fibromyalgia, so choosing the right tool plays a big role in my ability to crochet). Unfortunately, the Odyssey hook I use is being discontinued. I’m crying over here, but life must go on. I also enjoy using their Streamline series, but I am a little picky about what type of hook I use with different types of yarn. Wood hooks with silk, resin hooks with acrylic, metal hooks with wool. Why? I don’t know. I have weird preferences about things. It has to do with how the hook picks up the yarn and pulls it through the loops. Anyway, if you can snag one of the remaining Odessey’s, do it! If you have a suggestion for an ergonomic hook with a similar shape that might could be my new go-to, please let me know. Especially if its a small business, I love supporting small businesses.
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How Do I Wear This Thing After I Make It?
With the ever-fluctuating temperatures of autumn, I love wrapping up in a soft, cozy shawl. I can pull it close for warmth or let it blow in the cool breeze when the temps rise midday. When the cool rains fall, I like to pull the thick wrap over my head like a hood and wrap the ends around my shoulders.
For the office - To infuse a sense of autumn into your office look, pair the wrap with a simple blouse and skirt. Add to it a cozy pair of boots and statement earrings, you will be both cozy and seasonal for work.
Casual, on the move - When heading out for autumn fun, like apple picking or to frolic in the pumpkin patch, stick with a turtleneck and jeans. Toss the wrap around your shoulders, throw on a pair of ankle boots, and strut your style through the fields.
Casual, at home - Nothing says cozy at home like a blanket around your shoulders. This wrap can take the place of an old blanket over the coziest leggings and oversized t-shirt. Of course, adding a pair of soft slippers is a must!
Date Night - Dress up a little black dress with a pair of delicate earrings, a unique clutch, and this wrap. The tassels add a sense of romance to this cozy wrap. Throw on a pair of heeled boots topped with cozy boot cuffs and you are ready for a night on the town.
THE PATTERN
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Yarn
Capra DK, DK weight #3 yarn (85% Fine Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere; 123 yds per 50 g ball) Sagebrush, 12 skeins or 1440 yds
Hook
5.0 mm Furls Odyssey Hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
Notions
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tassel Maker, 4”
Sizes
Finished Measurements. (schematic sketch required)
One size 80” x 25”
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch-sp: Chain space
Dc3tog: Double crochet 3 together
Shell: See special instructions
V-st: See special instructions
Special Stitches
Dc2tog: yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in next indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Dc3tog: [yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] three times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same stitch or space.
V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch.
Notes
Stitches worked in the same stitch or space are surrounded by (parentheses).
Repeat instructions between brackets [ ] as indicated following brackets.
Repeat instructions between asterisks ** as indicated.
Stitch counts are at the end of the row.
Chain 3 counts as a dc at the beginning of rows.
Gauge
5 shells by 8 rows = 6” square
Difficulty
Intermediate
Pattern
Ch 97,
Row 1 (ws): Shell in 5th chain from hook, *ch 4, sk 6 ch, dc 3 in next ch, ch 3, dc 3 in next ch, ch 4, sk 6 ch, shell in next ch;* [sk 4 ch, shell in next ch] 12 times, repeat from * to * once, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn. (15 shells, 14 dc)
Row 2 (rs): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), shell in the ch-sp of the first shell, *ch 2, dc 2 in next dc, dc, 2dc in 3rd dc, ch 1, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, 2dc in next dc, dc, 2dc in 3rd dc;* ch 2, (shell in ch-sp of next shell) 13 times, repeat from * to * once, ch 2, shell in ch-sp of last shell, dc in turning ch from previous row. Turn. (15 shells, 24 dc)
Row 3 (ws): Ch 3, shell in first shell, *ch 2, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog, ch 1, v-st in next dc, ch 1, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog;* ch 2, (shell in ch-sp of next shell) 13 times, repeat from * to * once, ch 2, shell in ch-sp of last shell, dc in last st. Turn. (15 shells, 8 dc2tog, 2 v-st, 6 dc)
Row 4 (rs): Ch 3, shell in first shell, *ch 2, dc3tog, ch 2, dc in first dc of v-st, ch 3, dc in second dc of v-st, ch 2, dc3tog;* ch 2, (shell in ch-sp of next shell) 13 times, repeat from * to * once, ch 2, shell in ch-sp of last shell, dc in last st. Turn. (15 shells, 4 dc3tog, 6 dc)
Row 5 (ws): Ch 3, shell in first shell, *ch 4, sk dc3tog, dc 3 in next dc, ch 3, dc 3 in next dc, ch 4, sk dc3tog; *(shell in ch-sp of next shell) 13 times, repeat from * to * once, shell in ch-sp of last shell, dc in last st. Turn. (15 shells, 14 dc)
Repeat Rows 2-5 another 13 times or as many times as desired. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing:
Wet block to open up the stitches.
Make 4” tassels for each corner and fasten to the wrap.
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