Tourmaline Wrap

Tourmaline Wrap by Two of Wands

Project Overview

The Tourmaline Wrap is a beginner-friendly crochet shawl designed by Two of Wands. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a lightweight, elegant wrap measuring 72 inches in length and 13.25 inches in width, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping. The wrap is worked flat in a lengthwise construction, allowing for a straightforward building process suitable for crocheters new to shawl design.

Materials Required

This project uses a two-color cotton yarn combination:

• Color A (Ecru): 5 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted/aran weight 4; 186 yards per skein)
• Color B (Black): 2 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted/aran weight 4; 186 yards per skein)
• Hook: Size US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for finishing

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Tourmaline Wrap is constructed using the linen stitch, a classic crochet technique that creates a fabric with excellent drape and a refined, woven appearance. The pattern is worked flat in back-and-forth rows, with the crocheter turning at the end of each row to build the wrap lengthwise.

Color work is incorporated through a strategic yarn-carrying method. Rather than cutting and rejoining yarn at each color change, the unused color is simply dropped and carried up the side of the work until it is needed again. This technique reduces finishing work and creates a neater edge. Colors are changed by working the final yarn over of the last stitch in the new color, ensuring smooth transitions between the Ecru and Black sections.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch): Foundation and structural stitches throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc): Primary stitch used in the linen stitch construction
• Chain Spaces (Ch sp): Open areas created by chains, contributing to the linen stitch texture

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 8 single crochets plus 8 chain spaces across 17 rows, measuring 4 inches by 10 centimeters in the linen stitch. The finished wrap, without fringe, measures 72 inches in length and 13.25 inches in width, creating a generous rectangular shawl suitable for various styling options.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Tourmaline Wrap introduces crocheters to shawl construction and basic color work without requiring advanced techniques. The straightforward flat construction and simple stitch pattern make this an excellent first shawl project for those building their crochet skills.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF from Two of Wands and uses standard US crochet terminology throughout. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and notes to guide the crocheter through the construction process.