Learn how to crochet a lacy summer wrap with this easy to follow step-by-step video tutorial!
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The Dewdrop wrap is the perfect shawl for any season! The mesh arches give the wrap an open airy look while the optional scalloped border adds a romantic and feminine feel.
Although the design looks intricate, this crochet wrap it a lot easier to make than it seems. Chains and double crochets make up 99% of this easy wrap (with single crochets making up the last 1%) and the pattern follows a four row repeat so you can extend it to any length you want! This simple and versatile project would also make a great Mother’s day gift.
Design Inspiration
I’ve been thinking of a scalloped shawl design for a while (since I first made the Sunburst Scarf last year! Also check out the Stormborn Wrap) but I like wrap patterns that are simple and a little bit mindless, without complicated stitch designs or the need to count stitches every single row.
I couldn’t quite come up with a design that looked delicate and lacy without requiring the skills to read a crazy advanced crochet stitch chart. Finally, I was playing around with creating mesh fabrics (for upcoming summer designs *wink*) and discovered this combination of stitches that looked a lot more intricate and lacier than it really was!
The best part is that it follows such a simple repeat so it's a lot easier to crochet than you would think, even after you've read the pattern! And the four row repeat means that you’ll quickly know if your stitch count is on the right track. I find that wraps with large sections of double crochet rows are easy but you can quickly loose the right stitch count since everything looks the same!
I love how the mesh/eyelets/gaps of this shawl all have rounded edges instead of the normal grid like look you find with crochet mesh to create a dreamy, romantic look. Also, I’d highly recommend steam blocking this wrap as it helps all the scallops and eyelets open up and create such a beautiful lacy effect.
Thanks to the airy design, the Dewdrop Wrap works well in any season – winter, spring, summer or fall! (Does anyone else hear the Gilmore Girls theme song in their head? haha). Just choose a yarn fibre that’s suitable to the season you’d like to wear this wrap. I can already imagine a cotton version in a light sea blue would be amazing in summer or a merino wool yarn for winter!
I also styled this wrap two different ways so you could see just how versatile it is! Despite, the lacy stitches and scalloped edge you can style it with a more casual look (i.e. – the denim jacket and leggings) to add a feminine touch to your outfit or you can pair it with a flowy maxi dress for all the romantic vibes – imagine strolling through Provence (south of France) with this wrap during lavender season!
Yarn
My yarn stash has been getting out of control so I used an aran merino yarn that’s from a small farm in the South Island of New Zealand. This organic merino really has the bounciest, most marshmallowy feel in any yarn I’ve ever tried! This merino is also undyed, so it’s just the natural cream colour of the sheep.
The Dewdrop wrap is very forgiving so any aran/worsted weight yarn would make a great substitute!
For the closest substitute you can pick a merino yarn from WeCrochet’s Bare range – they are all untreated yarns that shine by themselves or are great for dying or Lionbrand’s Jeans or Basic stitch are great affordable alternatives!
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Dewdrop Wrap Video Tutorial
*Sample is one size on a 5’3” model with a 32” bust. Alteration instructions included in pattern.
*This wrap consists of 4 Row repeat. You can add/reduce repeats to enlarge/reduce the width and depth of the wrap.
*"DC 10" means DC into the next 10 stitches.
*"3DC" means place 3 DC into the same stitch.
*The turning chain ch 2 does count as a stitch (1 DC).
*The centre ch-2-sp does NOT count as a stitch.
*Total stitches are indicated between < >.
*This pattern uses US crochet terms.
LEVEL: Beginner+
You can find the easy to reference stitch chart with the printable pdf here!
MATERIALS
Yarn – Organic 100% Super Soft Merino Wool – Aran/Worsted/Medium (4), 85m/50g, 1.75oz/93yards, Natural
7 skeins
MEASUREMENTS
Base width x height of triangle = 184 x 62cm / 72.5” x 24.5”
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = Chain
Sl st = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rep = Repeat
Sk = Skip
Ch-sp = Chain Space
GAUGE: 10cm/4” square = 11sts wide x 8 rows tall in double crochet
*Gauge is not extremely important for this project. Rather crochet until you reach your desired width.
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Dewdrop Wrap Crochet Pattern
To begin ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form a ring or create a magic loop.
ROW 1: Working into the ring, ch 2, DC 2, ch 2 (this forms your centre ch-2-sp), DC 3, turn.
<6>
ROW 2: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, DC in each st until ch-2-sp, [DC, ch 2, DC] in centre ch-2-sp, DC in each st until last st, 3DC in last st, turn.
<12>
ROW 3: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, DC in each st until ch-2-sp, [DC, ch 2, DC] in centre ch-2-sp, DC in each st until last st, 3DC in last st, turn.
<18>
ROW 4: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, DC in each st until ch-2-sp, [DC, ch 2, DC] in centre ch-2-sp, DC in each st until last st, 3DC in last st, turn.
<24>
ROW 5: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, ch 4, sk 2 sts, SC, *ch 5, sk 2 sts, SC; rep from * until 2 sts from centre ch-2-sp, ch 5, sk 2 sts, [SC, ch 2, SC] in centre ch-2-sp, rep from * until 2 sts from end of row, ch 4, sk 2 sts, 3DC in last st, turn.
<6 DC, 2 ch-4-sp, 6 ch-5-sp>
ROW 6: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, DC 2, 3DC in each ch-sp until centre ch-2-sp, [DC, ch 2, DC] in centre ch-2-sp, 3DC in each ch-sp until end, DC 2, 3DC in last st, turn.
<36>
ROW 7: Ch 2, 2DC in 1st st, DC in each st until ch-2-sp, [DC, ch 2, DC] in centre ch-2-sp, DC in each st until last st, 3DC in last st, turn.
<42>
Repeat ROWS 4-7 until ROW 43.
*You can add/remove repeats until your wrap is as large/small as you want.
*Detailed Row-by-Row stitch count + stitch chart available in ad-free pdf!
SCALLOP BORDER
SCALLOP BORDER FINAL ROW: Sk 3 sts, 7DC, sk 2 sts, sl st, *sk 2 sts, 7DC, sk 2 sts, sl st; rep from * until 2 sts from centre ch-2-sp, 7DC in centre ch-2-sp, rep from * until end.
Fasten off.
Total scallops: 43
FINISHING
Weave in all of your ends.
Steam and block wrap.
Voilà! You’ve finished your Dewdrop Wrap 🙂
Hi! This wrap is beautiful but each link took me to an Etsy page to pay for the pattern.
Hi Becca, the free pattern is right here on this blog post 🙂 Grace
I got 8 ply yarn by mistake, will it work for this pattern? Or what hook size should I use for 8 ply yarn?
Hi, I'd suggest using the hook size that's recommended on the yarn label. You might need more yarn (and repeat the 4-row repeat more times) to make the wrap the same as the sample. Grace 🙂
I love the border on this. It gives it that extra feminine touch. Thanks for creating such a beautiful pattern.
How many skeins of 50g is needed for this shawl. Is milk cotton yarn OK to use for this
The wrap pattern is beautiful. Should I work the 3 dc in the chain 2 space at the end of the row?
Thank you Maria! You can work the 3DC into the last st or in the turning chain ch-2 at the end of the row - as long as you're consistent it won't change the look of the wrap 🙂
Grace
How do I get to your blog for the free pattern?
Hi Melissa,
The pattern is right here on this blog post 🙂
Grace
I'm sorry, Is there a way to print the instructions w/o the pictures and adds?
Etsy wants $4 and when I click "free pattern HERE", it goes to Etsy website and demands payment for download
Hi Dina, the free pattern is right here on this blog post. If you'd like an ad-free printable version you can purchase the pattern on Etsy 🙂
Grace
It's lovely!! I have 4skeins of 50gr / 155m / 170y to use with a 3mm hook. If I use a 5mm do you think I'll be ok? Or I will end up having a wrap with big holes? The 4skeins are enough? Thank you!
Hi Eleni,
If the yarn is suitable for a 3mm hook, a 5mm hook is quite a big difference! Remember that for smaller hook sizes it goes 3mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm. So the difference between 3mm and a 4mm hook is actually 4 sizes while the difference between a 4mm hook and 5mm hook is 2 sizes. Since you're using a different weight of yarn, your gauge will probably be completely different but since this pattern uses 7 skeins of aran yarn I'm guessing that 4 skeins of a sport/5ply yarn will make a much smaller wrap.
I hope this helps,
Grace
I love this wrap but having a small problem. I am having problems by the time I get to row 17. I guessed that each row would be a plus 6 count for the next row. Am I guessing wrong?
Hi Debbie,
You should have 96 sts at the end of row 16 (and your st count should increase by 6 sts each except for rows that are a repeat of row 5). Row 17 is a chain scallop row so you'll have 8DC, 2 ch-4-sp, 30 ch-5-sp.
I hope this helps,
Grace
By the way... I count each row.
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. My row count is off I think. Everything worked until I got to row 17. I have added 6 to each row count. So can you help?
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. My row count is off I think. Everything worked until I got to row 17. I have added 6 to each row count. So can you help?
This is a really pretty wrap!! Your video is very easy to follow! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I did one in two days ( yellow ) now I am doing the green one with the smaller hook. Thanks a lot!
I’m a beginner and love this dewdrop shawl so much but would love to make it as a throw and tips ?
Hi l love your pattern so would like to do it as a blanket
Hi Grace! I just want you to know that I absolutely love this pattern!! Though I made some adjustments here and there with smaller yarn and hook which reward me with more rows but I keep the measurements like yours. Made this as a present for my mom and she loves it!! >< thanks so much for the beautiful patterns, I’ll continue to look forward for more amazing designs from you !
Hi Sasa,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Happy crocheting,
Grace 🙂
I bought the pdf file but can’t find it. Could you resend it or help me locate it. It disappeared. It was first time buying a pdf file.
Hi Carol,
I've emailed you and messaged you through Etsy.
Grace
At the end of Row 5, it says you should have 8 DC, but I think it looks like 6DC in the picture?
Hi Kate,
Oops so sorry it's 6DC I've updated the pattern!
Grace
Hi the instruction for row 5 reads sc/2ch/sc , not 1dc/2ch/dc.
I started crocheting at the end of 2020 and am loving it. I recently made this shawl using Bernat's Baby Velvet and Crushed Velvet and it turned out wonderfully! Using skills I learned from this pattern I was able to improvise the edges a little bit. Made it for my mum's birthday and think I might make myself one next. Thanks so much! The pattern is great and so easy to follow.
Hi Erin,
Lovely to hear that you've discovered crocheting, it's quite addictive isn't it? 🙂 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the pattern and learnt something new!
Happy crocheting,
Grace
Thank you, Grace, for making this beautiful wrap pattern available! I made it with DK Cloudborn Pima cotton yarn in peach. I used a 6mm hook , thinking wrap would be more lacy looking for summer weather. I think it is lovely.I wish I could attach photo but can't seem to do that.
Hi Margaret,
A pima cotton wrap sounds so lovely and soft! You can share photos on instagram (just tag me @forthefrills and I'll be able to see them) or you can email them to me 🙂
Happy crocheting,
Grace
I understand that I increase 6 stitches with every row, how many scallops increase each 4th row. Row 5 has 4 on each side. How many does row 9 have?
Hey Grace!
I’m on the third scallop row and when I get close to the [sc, ch 2, sc] I am one stitch away, not two. I went back and counted multiple rows and can’t figure out where I went wrong! Help please!
I finally figured out how to crotchet during the pandemic and tried this pattern with a skein of yard I had laying around. I think I've figured out all the stitches. My first row isn't a straight line but is almost triangular. Cannot figure out what I've done.