Blue Hydrangea Wrap

Blue Hydrangea Wrap by Brenda Bourg

Project Overview

The Blue Hydrangea Wrap is an intermediate-level crochet shawl designed by Brenda Bourg. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a lightweight wrap measuring 16 inches in width by 64 inches in length, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping across the shoulders. The finished piece showcases an elegant openwork construction that balances structure with breathability.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a rectangular wrap featuring an intricate lace motif. The design uses a repeating stitch pattern that creates decorative openings throughout the fabric, resulting in a garment that is both visually interesting and practical for warm-weather wear. The wrap's generous length allows for versatile styling options, from simple draping to more elaborate wrapping techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Blue Hydrangea Wrap employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes chain spaces and strategic stitch placement to create its signature openwork design. Designers are encouraged to weave in ends as they progress through the project, which helps maintain a polished appearance and reduces finishing work at the end. The pattern demonstrates proper gauge management and the use of turning chains to maintain consistent row structure.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• Chain (ch): The foundation stitch used to create the initial base of 75 chains
• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the wrap for building structure and creating the main fabric
• Single Crochet (sc): Used strategically to create transition points and definition within the lace pattern
• Chain Spaces (ch-2 sp): Two-chain spaces that form the decorative openings characteristic of the wrap's design

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Blue Hydrangea Wrap is designed to be worked with DK weight yarn, specifically Knit Picks CotLin in the colorway U334 Hydrangea Reflections. This yarn blend combines 70% Tanguis Cotton with 30% Linen, creating a fabric with excellent breathability and a subtle sheen. The pattern requires 4 skeins, providing approximately 984 yards of yarn (246 yards per 100-gram skein). This fiber composition makes the wrap particularly suitable for spring and summer wear, as the cotton and linen blend offers comfort in warm conditions while maintaining structure.

Tools Required

Crafters will need a size H/5.0mm crochet hook or the appropriate hook size to achieve the specified gauge. A yarn needle is also essential for weaving in ends throughout the project and finishing the wrap professionally.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 stitches in pattern over 4 inches and 6 rows over 4 inches. Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the intended finished measurements of 16 inches wide by 64 inches long. The wrap begins with a foundation chain of 75 stitches, which is worked through multiple rows to build the complete rectangular shape.

Skill Level and Pattern Structure

Although labeled as intermediate difficulty, the pattern is noted as having an Easy skill level, making it accessible to crocheters with basic stitch knowledge who are ready to tackle slightly more complex stitch combinations. The repeating pattern structure helps crafters develop consistency and rhythm as they work through the rows. The use of standard crochet abbreviations and clear repeat instructions (indicated by asterisks and parentheses) provides straightforward guidance throughout the project.