MEZZALUNA WRAP - Workable draft, not in crochet shorthand. date: March 5, 2012 (modified several times since original dated 2/12/1 This draft includes written instructions that still need to be morphed into shorthand. I'll tackle that after tax season. I'm also going to add another border. Please link your project to the Ravelry Pattern Page: Mezzaluna Shawl I recently finished a wrap working directly from this text using a fingering yarn with a 6.Omm hook. That project page is: Mezzaluna (Crescent Moon) Shawl. It blocked out a little bit bigger than I expected, but I really like it. I'm intending to work my next one with a 5.5mm hook. Thanks for giving this a try. Please send me any feedback. Nancy Stitches are American English crochet. Abbreviations used: SC or sc = single crochet DC or dc = double crochet HDC = half-double crochet CH or ch = chain V = v-stitch (double crochet, chain one, double crochet in the same stitch as the first double crochet.) W = w-stitch (this is basically 1.5 v-stitch, worked at the beginning and end of the row as an increase.) SK = skip st = stitch BB or bb = bobble. Use your own favorite bobble, popcorn or puff stitch. If you don't have one, you can try this: Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop and bring to the height of your work. Repeat until you have 7 loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through 6 loops: 2 loops remain. Yarn over and pull through the remaining loops. If you want it puffier, add a chain one at the top. () = number of times to perform an action. May also surround a note. (COUNT: ) = number of stitches in the row. Will not normally include chains or chain spaces. NOTES: Every row increases at the beginning and at the end of the row with what I'm calling a W-stitch, which is basically a one-and-a-half v-stitch. This pattern requires a little patience because you're counting in almost every row. I found it helpful to count where the increases go and mark them before I crochet the row so I don't worry about having to count as I crochet while listening to an audio book or something. Foundation: Note: Chain and Single Crochet to create the foundation row. Chain 61. Turn. Working in the back ridge of the chain (this is the back spine on the reverse side, NOT the back loop), SC in the 2nd ridge from the hook, continuing to the end of the chain. Turn. (COUNT: 60 SC total.) Row 1: Note: this is a Double Crochet, Chain 1 row with 4 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first sc (W-stitch made.) CH 1, SK sc, DC in next sc. (5 times) \* CH 1, SK sc, V in the next sc. CH 1, SK sc, DC in next sc (5 times) \*, Repeat \* to \* 3 times. CH 1, V into the last sc, CH 1, DC in same st, creating the W-stitch. Turn. (COUNT: 2 Ws, 4 Vs, 25 DCs)
ROW 2:
Note: this is a Double Crochet row with 5 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times) (COUnT: 2 Ws, 5 Vs, 32 dCs) ROW 3: Note: this is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. DC in the next dc, BB in the next ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (23 times) W in the marked ch from the previous row, turn.
ROW 4:
Note: this is a Double Crochet row with increases in 6 bobbles. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stit( SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (5 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, tur (COUNT: 2 Ws, 56 DCs) ROW 5: Note: this is a Double Crochet row with increase Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 Sk ch, DC in the next st, CH 1 (8 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (17 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 DC in the next dc, CH 1, SK ch (2 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W-st, 66 DC total). ROW 6: Note: this is a bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.). BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc, BB in ch (35 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 36 BB's, 70 DC's). ROW7: Note: This is a DC row with no additional increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (74 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 74 DC's ).
ROW 8:
Note: this is a Double Crochet row with 8 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row. Tur (COUnt: 2 W's, 8 V's, 71 dC's)
ROW 9:
Note: this is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, (W-stitch made.) BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (45 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 46 BB, 90 DC)
ROW 10:
Note: this is a Double Crochet row with 8 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (20 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times) W in the marked chain from the previous ro (COUnt: 2 W's, 8 v's, 86 dc's)
ROW 11:
Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (11 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) Sk ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1 Skip ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) Skip ch, DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH : Skip ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (11 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 114 DC's)
ROW 12:
BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (59 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 60 BB, 118 DC) ROW 13: Note: this is a Double Crochet row with increases worked in Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (20 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH1, DC in the next BB, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 130 DC's)
ROW 14:
Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-s SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (12 times) DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 144 DC's)
ROW 15:
BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (74 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 2 W's, 75 BB, 158 DC)
ROW 16:
Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (24 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (13 times) SK ch, V into the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times) W in the marked chain from the previous rou (COUNT: 2 W's, 10 V's, 142 DC's)
ROW 17:
Note: this is a Double Crochet row with 10 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st (W-stitch made.), CH 1. SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (17 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (14 times) SK ch, V in the next dc, CH 1 SK ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (17 times) W in the marked chain from the previous ro (COUNT: 2 W's, 10 V's, 156 DC's)
ROW 18:
Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. (W-stitch made.). BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (90 times) W in the marked chain from the previous row. (COUNT: 2 W's, 91 BB, 190 DC) DO NOT TURN. DO NOT FASTEN OFF. THE NEXT 6 ROWS ARE SHORT ROWS. Keep work right side up, do not turn.
SHORT ROW 1:
Mark the 8th dc from the hook. Marking the 8th dc from the opposite tip willeliminate having to count all of the stitches. Slip stitch into the dc at your hook. Work a slip stitch in every dc, chain and bobble, ending with a slip stitch in the first marked dc. (Count: 21 slip stitches from the edge, ending with on in the marked dc.) CH 1, SK bb, SC in next dc. CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc. CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc. CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc. CH 1, SK bb. (Next stitch should be marked) Beginning with the marked stitch, work 21 slip stitches into every dc, chain and bobble to the end of the row. Fasten off. Do not turn. (COUNT: 42 slip stitches, 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 160 DCs)
SHORT ROW 2:
Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. Attach yarn at the marked stitch. CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc (140 times) CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc, CH 1. Fasten off at marked stitch. DO NOT TURN. (COUNT: 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 140 DCs)
SHORT ROW 3:
Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. Attach yarn at the marked stitch. CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc, BB in ch, DC in next dc (59 times) CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc, CH 1. Fasten off at marked stitch. DO NOT TURN. (COUNT: 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 59 BBs, 140 DCs)
SHORT ROW 4:
Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. Attach yarn at the marked stitch. CH 1, SK bb, SC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK bb, DC in next dc (100 times) CH 1, SK bb, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc, CH 1. Fasten off at marked stitch. DO NOT TURN. (COUNT: 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 100 DCs)
SHORT ROW 5:
Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. Attach yarn at the marked stitch. CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc (80 times) CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc, CH 1. Fasten off at marked stitch. DO NOT TURN. (COUnT: 2 SCs, 2 HdCs, 80 dCs)
SHORT ROW 6:
Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. Attach yarn at the marked stitch. CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc, BB in ch, DC in next dc (29 times) CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, HDC in next dc CH 1, SK ch, SC in next dc, CH 1. Fasten off at marked stitch. (COUNT: 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 29 BBs, 60 DCs)
DO NOT TURN
BORDER:
Note: Single crochet and picot stitches. WORK THE OUTSIDE CURVE FIRST: SC in each stitch until you reach the other tip. CH 1. WORK THE NECKLINE CURVE: Alternate SC and picots until you reach the other tip. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't use your favorite picot and just space them evenly across the shawl. The picture shows a single crochet between each picot. This is the picot described in the pattern:
Picot: SC in the next stitch. Chain 3, insert your hook into the front loops of the SC that you just made (see pictures) above. There will be 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over, pull through all loops. Make a SC in the next stitch, repeat to until you get to the other end.
EDGINGS - THERE ARE TWO VERSIONS. (I'm going to add a third of my own, but these are the ones that are original to the pattern.)
Note: I put a picture of the clover one on my project page in case you need a visual. It's clover attached to the border by chains on either side.
GING #1 - Clover dangles (see note before beginning
With the right side facing, attach yarn at the right side tip. CH 1, SC in the first sc. \*\* CH 11. Slip stitch in the third chain from the hook to create a loop. CH 3, 2 DC in the loop, CH 3, sc in loop. (3 times) CH 10, SK sc, SC in the next sc, CH 3, SK 1, SC \*\* REPEAT FROM \*\* TO \*\* to the end of the row. NOTE: One of the testers made this suggestion: For an easier way to start the clovers, ch 14 (10 ch, + 1 loop, +3 starting ch), dc into 4th ch from hook, dc, ch 3, etc. working into that one ch as your starting loop. Sorry if I'm explaining this badly: it's morning and the tea hasn't hit yet. Basically, instead of making a 3 ch loop, which I find hard as the dickens to work into (YMMV), you're working into a chain, which will expand big enough for ALL the stitches.
EDGING #2: Scalloped Lace:
Row 1: Ch 3 (mark), ch 1 , dc in sc, ch 2, sc in next sc. \*Ch 5, sk 4,sc in next sc.\* Repeat \* to \* across the row, ending in the next to the last sc. Ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, dc in the chain on the tip of the shawl (immediately before the picots start). Turn. Row 2: Ch 3 (mark), ch 1, bobble in dc, ch 2, sc in dc. \*Ch 2, bb in sc, ch 2,sc in the ch 5 space.\* Repeat \* to \* until placing a sc in the last ch 5 space. Ch 2, bb in sc, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, bb in marked ch, ch 1, dc in marked ch. Turn Row 3: Ch 3 (mark), ch 2, sc in bobble. \*Ch 5, sc in bb\* continue across row. After placing the final sc, ch 2, dc in marked ch. Turn Row 4: Ch 3 (mark), ch 2, sc in next ch. \*Ch 5, sc in ch 5 space.\* Repeat \* to \* until placing sc in the last ch 5 space. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, ch 2, dc in marked chain. Turn. Row 5: Ch 3 (mark), 2 dc in next ch (twice), sc in ch 5 space. Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp (twice). \*8 dc in ch 5 sp,sc in ch 5 sp. Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp (twice).\* Repeat \* to \* to the end of the row. After placing the final sc, 2 dc in next ch (twice), dc in marked chain. Turn. Row 6: Ch 3 (mark), ch1. Dc in next dc, ch 1 (4 times), dc. Sc in 5 ch sp, ch 5, sc in 5 ch sp. \*Dc in next dc, ch1 (7 times), dc in dc. Sc in 5 ch sp, ch 5, sc in 5 ch sp.\* Repeat \* to \* across the row ending with sc in last 5 ch space. Dc in dc, ch 1 (4 times). Dc, ch 1, dc in marked chain. Turn. Row 7: Ch 3. Bobble in chain, picot, ch 2 (4 times). Bobble in ch, picot, sc in ch 5 space. \*BB in ch, picot, ch 2 (6 times), bb in ch, picot, sc in 5 ch sp.\* Repeat \* to \* across the row, ending with a sc in the 5 chain space. Bobble in chain, picot, ch 2 (4 times). BB in ch, picot, dc in marked chain.
