Jadestone Wrap

Jadestone Wrap by Rachel Counts

Project Overview

The Jadestone Wrap is a beginner-friendly crocheted shawl designed by Rachel Counts. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a versatile wrap suitable for crafters new to shawl construction. The design features an easily adjustable size, making it adaptable to personal preference through its repeating stitch pattern.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a crocheted shawl worked in flat rows. The Jadestone Wrap is constructed using a structured increase pattern that creates a triangular or wedge-shaped garment. The shawl grows through strategic increases placed at the beginning, end, and center of each row, allowing crafters to customize the final dimensions by working additional repeats of the stitch pattern.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Jadestone Wrap employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The shawl is worked flat in turned rows, meaning each row is worked back and forth rather than in the round. The pattern utilizes increases distributed across multiple points in each row to create the shawl's expanding shape. The opening chain of four stitches at the beginning of rows serves a dual purpose, counting as a treble crochet stitch while establishing the row's foundation.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – The foundation stitch used to begin the project and create chain spaces throughout
• Double Crochet (dc) – The primary working stitch that forms the body of the wrap
• Treble Crochet (tr) – Used in the opening chain-four sequence at the start of each row
• Shell (sh) – A special stitch defined as three double crochets worked into a single stitch or chain space, creating decorative texture

The pattern includes chain spaces (ch-sp) and utilizes a repeating stitch sequence that allows for easy size adjustment. A supplementary crochet chart is provided on page 3 of the pattern to complement the written instructions, offering visual reference for stitch placement and pattern repeats.

Materials and Tools

The Jadestone Wrap requires minimal materials, making it an economical project. Crafters may use one skein of Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball Yarn, or alternatively approximately 460 yards of worsted weight yarn. The pattern accommodates both DK and worsted weight yarns, providing flexibility in yarn selection. An H/5mm crochet hook is required for construction, and a yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends upon completion.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Jadestone Wrap is accessible to crocheters new to shawl patterns. The straightforward increase structure and basic stitch vocabulary make this an excellent introduction to shawl construction without requiring advanced techniques.