Scroll down for this free crochet wrap pattern and video tutorial or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF + stitch chart here. This lacy crochet shawl combines beginner-friendly stitches to create a modern triangle wrap for any season!
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The Dewdrop Wrap is the perfect crochet shawl for any season! Summer, fall, winter or spring - 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 is a lot easier to crochet than it seems. The only crochet stitches you need are chains, single crochet and double crochet. This shawl follows a four row repeat that will feel intuitive after a few repeats, so it’s the perfect project to crochet toss in your bag and crochet on the go during lunch breaks, in waiting rooms or in the car!
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How to Crochet a Triangle Wrap
The Dewdrop Wrap uses the centre-out technique that’s seamless! This means absolutely no seaming or spending hours at the end of your project assembling everything. If you find the most boring part of crocheting is the sewing (Like me haha) you’ll absolutely love this project.
This easy triangle wrap starts with a loop – you simply chain 4 and slip stitch to join to form a ring.
Once you have your ring, we’ll work into the centre on the ring to crochet your first row. A triangle has 3 points, so you’ll increase in 3 times each row – it’s as simple as that! Once, at the beginning of the row, secondly, in the centre chain space and thirdly, at the end of the row.
Crochet Scallop Mesh Pattern
After a couple of rows, you’ll see the triangle take shape and grow. This is such a satisfying project to track your progress 🙂 This pattern follows a 4 row repeat, with 3 different types of rows. You’ll crochet 2 rows of double crochets with one row of chain scallops and one row of double crochet clusters.
To create the mesh scallop row, you’ll simply chain 5, skip 2 stitches and then single crochet. There’s no need for advanced stitches to crochet a lacy wrap!
For the row of double crochet clusters, you’ll work 3 double crochets into the chain spaces. These clusters of double crochet help the chain scallops keep their signature ‘half-moon’ shape.
You can crochet this shawl to any size you want and the scalloped edging is completely optional. Add it for a vintage touch or leave it off for a more modern look. This lacy crochet wrap makes the perfect Mother’s Day or Christmas Gift for a loved one.
Crochet Stitch Chart for Visual Leaners
If you love being able to ‘see’ the pattern before crocheting, then a stitch chart is perfect for you! The low-cost printable PDF includes a bonus stitch chart that shows the 4 row repeat and the finishing scallop border. If you’re having trouble understanding the centre-out triangle or knowing when to increase or forming the mesh scallops, you’ll find the printable PDF and stitch chart is a really valuable upgrade.
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 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!
You can also style this wrap for casual or formal occasions! Perfect for weddings, windy beach days or a stylish layer in fall – the Dewdrop Wrap is perfectly casual and put together all at once. For a casual look, pair it with a denim jacket and leggings (as pictured) or over a flowy maxi dress for all the romantic summer vibes.
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.
This triangle crochet wrap is very forgiving so any aran/worsted/Medium (4) 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!
Should I Steam Block the Wrap?
To get your shawl looking it’s best I’d highly recommend steam blocking this wrap. Normally, I leave it up to you to decide if you want to block your pattern. As a general rule of thumb, I steam block when I want my stitches to be more open and relaxed. It’s great if you want a drapey, slouchy and casual look.
With the Dewdrop Wrap, steam blocking as it helps all the scallops and eyelets open up to create such a beautiful lacy effect. Also steam blocking helps to straighten the edges of triangle wraps for a crisp and even triangle.
To steam block, I like to use blocking mats and metal t-pins but in a pinch, you can just lay your shawl over a couple of towels. I place the wrap on the mats, and slowly wave the steamer over the wrap like a wand. Once the wrap feels damp, I pin the edges into place to form a straight line. Make sure to pin down the corners well so they don’t curl up. I gently steam the wrap again and leave it to dry overnight or in the sun.
If you don’t have a steamer you can always use an iron on the steam function just be very careful. Do not let the plate of the iron touch the stitches as the iron can burn your yarn and even melt acrylic! To look after your hard work, always hover an inch above your garment.
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Dewdrop Wrap Video Tutorial
Learning how to crochet? If you’ve never crocheted a triangle wrap before or worked from the centre-out, the video will be a helpful learning tool. The video demonstrates the 4 row repeat and the scallop border at the end of the wrap.
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Ad-free, printable version of the Dewdrop Wrap!
Find the step-by-step video tutorial here!
Mini Explanation:
Light, airy and lacy, the Dewdrop Wrap is the epitome of versatile! Perfect for any season, you can dress it up for a summer wedding or paired with jeans for a casual fall look. It’s worked from the centre out, creating a seamless triangle using 3 basic stitches – chains, single crochets and double crochets! With a meditative 4 row repeat, you’ll want to crochet this wrap again and again.
*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.
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 🙂
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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?
So beautiful shawl and Love it cause ist's getting a nice wrap.
I started it with Acryl Medium yarn and 5mm hook. It Looks really great,but i have a problem i guess...it ist not really straight at the Line where i make the increases and the beginning side of the shawl. Hope that it will geht straight after the blocking.
Could this Happen because of the 3 DC at the last stitch i make at the beginning ch2 of last row?? If you understand what i mean, would bei very nice of an answer.
Greetings from Hellas
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.
LOVE this pattern. I’m almost done 😭 but hoping for some clarification on the scallop border.
Is it 7DC into a single stitch? That’s what the picture looks like but the directions just say “7 DC”
Thank you in advance!!
Thank you for the free pattern! Can I sell my finished item? If so, what do you think would be a fair price to charge for a shawl like this one?
Could you give me the name of the supplier of the organic yarn you used please? I would like to use it to make your shawl pattern.
Thank you.
Hi there! I have started this shawl several times … beautiful pattern and it is easy to follow . Unfortunately my triangle curls in on the corners!!!! The three double crochets in the first chain seem to be causing the curl. !?! Someone has told me that it will straighten out but the curl gets worse as the triangle grows
Have the Same problem. Did you Block it? I think this Happens because of the 3 DC at the "last" stitch...of the previous ch 2..
I just finished. Beautiful pattern, very easy to follow. Thank you very much! 😊
Thank you for this! What would your thoughts be about a 1 or 2 weight yarn? Thinking about for a wedding shawl.