Wildflowers in the Wind Wrap

Wildflowers in the Wind Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Wildflower in the Wind Wrap is a reversible crocheted shawl designed by Jess Coppom Make & Do Crew. This intermediate-level wrap features a cascading color fade created by combining a hand-dyed yarn with a solid-colored yarn. The finished wrap measures 86 inches along its longest side with a height of 24 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for year-round wear. Both sides of the fabric are uniquely attractive, allowing crafters to wear and enjoy the wrap from either direction.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs Tunisian crochet as its primary construction method. Tunisian crochet creates a dense, fabric-like texture that differs from traditional crochet, combining elements of both crochet and knitting techniques. The pattern utilizes Tunisian Full stitches (Tfs) as the primary stitch throughout the design. The meditative, repetitive nature of Tunisian crochet makes this pattern accessible to intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with this specialized technique.

The pattern is designed to minimize finishing work, containing very few ends to weave in, which streamlines the completion process and reduces the tedious finishing tasks often associated with crochet projects.

Yarn and Materials

The Wildflowers in the Wind Wrap uses two complementary yarns to achieve its distinctive color-fade effect:

• Yarn A: Lion Brand Hand Dyed Heaven (Weight 3/Light DK) in Jawbreaker colorway – 3 skeins (approximately 200g total, 175 yards per skein)
• Yarn B: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (Weight 3/Light DK) in Whipped Cream colorway – 2 skeins (approximately 395g total, 392 yards per skein)

The combination of the hand-dyed yarn with the solid cotton blend creates a beautiful, organic color transition across the wrap. Both yarns are classified as DK weight (Weight 3/Light), ensuring they work harmoniously together.

Tools and Gauge

This pattern requires a Size J (6.0 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with a cable length of 24 inches or longer to accommodate the width of the wrap as it grows. Additional tools include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats.

The gauge for this pattern is 15 Tunisian Full stitches = 4 inches and 19 rows = 4 inches. Crafters may find it easier to measure gauge on the backside of the work for greater accuracy.

Pattern Difficulty and Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is best suited for crocheters with experience in Tunisian crochet techniques. The meditative, rhythmic nature of the stitch pattern makes it an enjoyable project once the crocheter finds their rhythm, despite the specialized technique required.