Woodbine

Woodbine Crochet Wrap by Jan Power

What Is Being Made

Woodbine is a rectangular filet crochet wrap designed by Jan Power. This elegant accessory measures 76 x 15 inches (193 x 38 cm), making it a versatile wrap suitable for layering or draping. The wrap features a hypnotic, repeating geometric design that creates visual interest through careful stitch placement and spacing.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern uses filet crochet, a classic technique that creates an open, lacy fabric through the strategic placement of stitches and chain spaces. Filet crochet is known for producing geometric patterns and is an excellent method for creating wraps and shawls with defined, structured designs. The Woodbine wrap employs only two stitches throughout the entire pattern, making it accessible for beginners while maintaining visual complexity through row-by-row variations.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch): The foundation stitch used to create the base of the wrap and to form chain spaces within the filet pattern
• Extended Treble Crochet (Etr): The primary stitch used in this pattern, created by yarning around the hook, inserting through the stitch, drawing the loop through, then drawing through only the first loop before completing the stitch as a standard treble

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The sample wrap is crafted with Rosários 4 Bio Love in sport weight yarn, a 100% organic cotton option that provides a soft, breathable fabric ideal for wraps. The sample uses 6 balls of yarn, with each ball containing 175 meters and weighing 50 grams. The recommended colorway for the sample is O3. A 3.00 mm crochet hook is used to achieve the proper gauge of approximately 20 extended treble crochets over 4 inches (10 cm). While the pattern is designed around sport weight yarn, Jan Power notes that you can substitute your favorite sport weight yarn or other yarns to achieve different effects and aesthetics.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent project for those new to crochet or those looking to expand their skills with filet work. The use of only two stitches and the straightforward geometric repeat make it accessible, while the subtle row-to-row variations provide enough engagement to keep the crocheting experience enjoyable and rewarding.

Pattern Format

Woodbine is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing you to begin your project immediately upon purchase.