New Moon Wrap

New Moon Wrap by Moogly

What is Being Made

The New Moon Wrap is a light and delicate crocheted shawl designed by Tamara Kelly. This lace shawl is crafted to be breezy and open, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping. The design is inspired by the open holes created throughout the lace pattern, which give the wrap its airy quality and distinctive aesthetic. The wrap can be customized in length and width to suit individual preferences, offering versatility for different wearing styles.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The New Moon Wrap employs fundamental crochet lace techniques to achieve its delicate appearance. The shawl features a 6-row repeat pattern that creates an open and lacy stitch structure throughout the garment. This repeating pattern is the foundation of the wrap's design and allows for easy customization.

For those seeking to customize the finished piece, the pattern offers straightforward modifications. To adjust the length of the wrap, simply stop after completing any Row 10 repeat once you reach your desired length. To modify the width, you can add or subtract any multiple of 12 stitches from the first row, allowing you to create a narrower wrap, a wider wrap, or even adapt the pattern into a pretty lace scarf if preferred.

Stitches Used

While the specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the New Moon Wrap utilizes crochet stitches that create open lacework. The pattern structure relies on the strategic placement of stitches to form the characteristic holes and open spaces that define the wrap's breezy aesthetic and inspired its name.

Optional Embellishment

The New Moon Wrap can be made with yarn and hook alone for a classic lace appearance. For those desiring extra sparkle and dimension, beads can be added to the final edging. The pattern accommodates beading by allowing you to use a steel crochet hook sized appropriately to fit beads through the loops during construction.

Materials and Yarn

The New Moon Wrap is worked in thread weight yarn, specifically Red Heart Croquette, which is a super fine weight yarn composed of 92% cotton, 5% polyester, and 3% other fiber. The project requires approximately 800 yards of yarn. Red Heart Croquette is available in 45 gram (1.5 ounce) balls, with each ball yielding 219 meters or 239 yards.

The recommended tool is a steel thread crochet hook in US size G (4.0mm). If you plan to add beads, select a hook size that allows beads to fit through the loops comfortably. The gauge for this project is 15 stitches and 9 rows, which helps ensure proper sizing and drape.

Optional Beading Materials

For the optional beaded edging, you will need 68 size 6/0 or 4mm beads. These beads are applied during the final edging rounds to add sparkle and visual interest to the completed wrap.

Skill Level

The New Moon Wrap is classified as an intermediate difficulty project, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience in basic stitches and pattern reading who are ready to work with more delicate thread-weight materials and lace techniques.