What you'll need
| One size only: | 20 by 82 inches- 51 by 208 cm |
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Product Description
A southwestern-inspired summer wrap. The overlay mosaic crochet technique adds interesting raised texture to the diamond motifs. Twisted fringe adds boho style with no ends to weave in!
Yarn A creates the raised diamond pattern. You will need 1,096 yards (1,000 meters) of Yarn A.
Yarn B is the background yarn. You will need 822 yards (750 meters) of Yarn B.
Intermediate skill level. Requires chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches.
The pattern includes a tutorial, a chart, and written row-by-row instructions. This wrap is worked in the overlay mosaic crochet style, inspired by Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldsdóttir’s Havana Afghan. Each row is worked in only one color of yarn. Odd rows (Row 1, Row 3, Row 5, etc.) are always worked with Yarn A. These rows include both single and double crochet stitches. These rows form the diamond pattern. Even rows (Row 2, Row 4, Row 6, etc.) are always worked with Yarn B and are single crochet through the back loop only.
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Cactus Garden Wrap Crochet Pattern by Susan Kennedy
What Is Being Made
The Cactus Garden Wrap is a southwestern-inspired summer wrap designed by Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful. This crocheted wrap measures 20 inches (51 cm) wide and 82 inches (208 cm) long, making it an ideal accessory for layering during warmer months. The wrap features classic blue and ivory coloring that evokes the aesthetic of desert landscapes, and it can be customized to shorter lengths depending on maker preference.
Crochet Techniques Used
This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs the mosaic crochet technique as its primary design method. Mosaic crochet creates interesting raised texture by strategically carrying yarn and skipping stitches to form dimensional patterns. The technique is particularly effective for creating the diamond motifs that are central to this wrap's visual design. The pattern includes 5 pattern repeats per row in the standard size, with each repeat measuring 64 stitches wide, allowing crafters to adjust the wrap's dimensions by working 3 or 4 repeats instead if desired.
Finishing Details and Fringe
The Cactus Garden Wrap features twisted fringe as a finishing element that adds boho style to the completed garment. A key advantage of this fringe application is that there are no ends to weave in, streamlining the finishing process and reducing the time spent on yarn management after completion.
Materials: Yarn and Tools
This pattern calls for sport weight yarn in blue and ivory cotton, which is ideal for creating a lightweight, breathable wrap suitable for summer wear. Cotton yarn provides excellent drape and comfort in warm weather. While the pattern does not specify exact yardage or hook size in the provided content, crafters should refer to the complete downloadable PDF for detailed material requirements and recommended crochet hook sizing.
Skill Level and Customization Options
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with more complex stitch techniques. The wrap's length can be easily customized: crafters can work only 3 or 4 pattern repeats per row instead of the standard 5 repeats to create a shorter wrap. Starting chain counts are provided for each size option—196 stitches for 3 repeats and 260 stitches for 4 repeats—making it simple to adjust the project to personal preference.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Susan Kennedy |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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