Patty's Wrap

Patty's Wrap: Crocheted Lace Shawl by Julie Blagojevich

What Is Being Made

Patty's Wrap is a crocheted shawl designed as a tribute to the knitted pattern Happy Street by Veera Valimaki. This intermediate-level project creates a symmetrical, crescent-shaped wrap worked from the top down. The finished shawl features bold color stripes that form an elegant lace design, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Design and Construction Method

The wrap is constructed using short rows, a technique that creates shaping and dimension without increasing or decreasing stitches in traditional ways. This method allows the designer to build the crescent silhouette while maintaining the lace-weight fabric's delicate drape. Working from the top down provides flexibility in sizing and allows crafters to customize the finished dimensions based on yarn availability and personal preference.

Yarn and Materials

Patty's Wrap requires three 600-yard hanks of lace-weight yarn, totaling 1,800 yards. The original pattern specifies MissBabs Hand-dyed Yarns and Fibers "Isadora," a blend of 70% merino wool and 30% tussah silk. Three coordinating colors are used: Never Alone (main color), Ribbon of Darkness (contrast color 1), and Dahlia (contrast color 2). Any comparable lace-weight yarn can be substituted. The designer notes that upon completion, approximately 4 grams of the main color, 27 grams of contrast color 1, and 17 grams of contrast color 2 remain unused.

Tools and Notions

• Size E crochet hook (3.5 mm)
• Darning needle for weaving in ends
• Blocking tools for finishing

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction of a lace-weight crocheted shawl typically incorporates open lacework stitches that create the characteristic drape and transparency of lace shawls. The use of short rows combined with color changes produces the bold striped effect while maintaining the overall symmetrical crescent shape. This intermediate-difficulty project requires understanding of color changes, short-row shaping, and lace construction principles.

Pattern Details

Patty's Wrap was designed by Julie Blagojevich and published by CrochetWorks in 2013. The pattern includes testing, recipe information, and graphic design by Gina Lynette. The shawl is named in honor of the designer's friend Patty, who is noted as a talented designer, knitter, crocheter, and weaver. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters seeking a sophisticated lace shawl project with striking color work.