Entrelove Wrap

Entrelove Wrap Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Entrelove Wrap is an intermediate-level crochet shawl designed by Allison Cohen and Julie Cohen. This rectangular wrap measures 16 inches by 76 inches after blocking, making it a generous accessory suitable for draping across shoulders or wearing as a lightweight shawl. The finished dimensions provide excellent coverage while maintaining a graceful, flowing silhouette.

Unique Design Features

The wrap's distinctive visual appeal comes from combining self-striping yarn with Tunisian Entrelac crochet. This technique creates intricate color gradations that shift subtly from line to line, producing a sophisticated striped effect without the need for color changes. The self-striping properties of the yarn work in harmony with the stitch structure to develop the wrap's characteristic appearance organically throughout the project.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs Tunisian Entrelac crochet as its primary technique. Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan stitch, differs from traditional crochet by combining elements of both crochet and knitting. The pattern is constructed using two alternating lines worked with a regular crochet hook, making it accessible to crocheters with intermediate skills who have some familiarity with Tunisian stitching.

The specific stitches used in this pattern include:

• ch (chain stitch) – the foundation stitch for creating the base of the work
• sl st (slip stitch) – used for joining and shaping
• sc (single crochet) – the basic stitch providing structure and density

A notable feature of this pattern is that the piece is worked on the front side only, with no turning involved. This streamlined construction method simplifies the process while maintaining the integrity of the stitch pattern. The gauge is 1 square equals 1 inch (2.6 cm), which helps ensure proper sizing and drape.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Entrelove Wrap is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, specifically using 4 skeins of Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn in Color No. S184, totaling 462 yards per 100 grams. This high-quality self-striping yarn is essential to achieving the pattern's signature color variation effect. An F/5 (4.00 mm) crochet hook is recommended for working with this yarn weight. Additional materials include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends upon completion.

Skill Level and Learning Resources

Rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, the Entrelove Wrap is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who wish to expand their technical repertoire. While the pattern assumes basic crochet knowledge, familiarity with Tunisian or Afghan stitch is beneficial. For those new to this technique, comprehensive video tutorials are available to support learning and troubleshooting, making this pattern accessible to dedicated intermediate-level crafters.