MEZZALUNA WRAP - Workable draft, still needs to be condensed. Many thanks to Sue and Wendy for pointing out two glaring errors that needed to be fixed. Today's date: 4/12/2012. I made a couple of important corrections as noted: changes have been made to the end of each row and to Row 11. (Previous draft was dated March 5, 2012 -- modified several times since original dated 2/12/12.) This draft may still include written instructions that are being morphed into shorthand. I'm working on those as I can. I'll be adding another border. I injured my hand, so the timeline isn't certain. Please link your project to the Ravelry Pattern Page: Mezzaluna Shawl. I recently finished a wrap 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 currently working on a lace weight shawl from the pattern and that is coming out well. Thanks for giving this a try. Do not hesitate to point out any errors you find. This is still a work in progress and you will be helping if you let me know if something is wrong somewhere. Feedback is important for us lland won't hurt my feelings. I'd like this pattern to be workable for everyone reading it. Nancy PLEASE NOTE: This pattern requires some patience because you're counting in almost every row. I found it helpful to count where the increases will be placed and then mark those stitches. That way you don't have to worry about having to count every stitch as you crochet. I've made notes (and stitch counts) for each row and I hope those notes will help. Each row will increase at the beginning and at the end of the row. Stitches are American English crochet. Abbreviations used: \* = marks the beginning and end of a repeating sequence of stitches V = v-stitch (double crochet, chain one, double crochet in the same stitch as the first double crochet.) BB or bb = bobble or cluster. Only you know how puffy you want your bobbles to be. Use your own favorite bobble, popcorn, puff stitch or you can try this 3 HDc Cluster: Yarn over, insert hook into the indicated stitch, pull up a loop and bring to the height of your work (3 loops on hook). Repeat twice (you'll have 7 loops on the hook). Yarn over, draw through all loops, chain 1 to secure the stitch. ber of stitches in the row. Normally, this will not include chains or chain spaces
Materials needed:
Approximately 600-900 yards of yarn. You may want to take a look at some of the finished wraps on Ravelry to see what others have made to help determine the yardage and yarn weight that willbe best for your wrap. I've used both fingering and lace weight and an appropriate hook with good results. Foundation: [Chain and Single Crochet to create the foundation row. You can use FSC if you prefer.] 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. [Regarding gauge: This is the only place where gauge is going to be important. The foundation should be approximately 9.5 inches in length. If it isn't, move up or down a hook or two to get to that gauge.] (COUNT: 60 SC total.)
Row 1:
[This is a Double Crochet, Chain 1 row with 4 V-stitch increases.] Chain 5. (Counts as triple crochet here and throughout the pattern.) Place marker, CH 1, V in first sc. 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, TC in the same st. Turn. (COUnT: 6 Vs, 25 dCs, 2 Tcs.) ROW 2: [This is a Double Crochet row with 5 V-stitch increases.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first dc, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times). \*V in the next dc, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (6 times)\*. Repeat \* to \* 3 times. V into the next dc, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times). DC, CH1, DC, CH1, TC into the marked chain from the previous row, turn. (COUNT: 7 Vs, 32 dCs, 2 TCs) ROW 3: w. Bobbles are worked into chains only. No other bobble row will begin/end with a ch 1.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. DC in the next dc, BB in the next ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (23 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 Vs, 23 BBs, 46 DCs, 2 TCs) [This is a Double Crochet row with increases in 6 bobbles.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (5 times). DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (7 times), DC in top of bb, CH 1, DC in next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 4 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's 56 dCs, 2 TC's) ROW 5: [This is a Double Crochet row with increases in 6 chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times). DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times), DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* one time. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (17 times). DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1. \*DC in the next st, CH 1 (8 times), DC in ch, CH 1, DC in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* one time. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (2 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 Vs, 66 DC's, 2 TCs total). ROW6: [This is a bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc, BB in ch (35 times) V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 36 BB's, 70 dC's, 2 TC's). ROW 7: [This is a DC row with no additional increases.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (74 times) V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 74 dC's, 2 TC's.). ROW 8: [This is a Double Crochet row with 8 V-stitch increases.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first dc, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times), V in the next dc, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times), V in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 2 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (8 times), V in the next dc, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (9 times), V in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 2 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (4 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st.Turn. (COUNT: 10 v's, 71 dC's, 2 TC's) ROW 9: [This is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (45 times) V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 46 BB, 90 DC, 2 TC's) ROW10: [This is a Double Crochet row with 8 V-stitch increases.] DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times), V in the next dc, CH 1 \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times), V in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 2 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (20 times), V in the next dc, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times), V in the next dc, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 2 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (3 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 TC's, 10 V's, 86 DC's) ROW 11: [This is a Double Crochet row with increases in 8 chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (11 times). DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times), DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1\* Repeat \* to \* 2 times. DC in the next dc, CH 1 (15 times), DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1. \*DC in the next dc, CH 1 (10 times), DC in the next st, CH1, DC in the next ch, CH 1, DC in next st, CH 1\*. Repeat \* to \* 2 times. Skip ch, DC in the next dc, CH 1 (11 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 TC's, 2 V's, 114 DC's) ROW 12: [This is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (59 times). V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 2 TC's, 60 BB, 118 DC) [4/12/2012 - Editing note for nap: Triple crochet error fixed throughout,but stopped doing counting the lines and adding instruction: "Repeat \* to \*" at this point.]
ROW 13:
[This is a Double Crochet row with increases worked in 8 bobbles.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, 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) V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 2 TC's, 130 DC's) ROW 14: [This is a Double Crochet row with increases in 10 chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, CH 1. 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) V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, T( (COUNT: 2 V's, 2 TC's, 144 DC's) ROW 15: [This is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in the next dc, BB in chain (74 times) V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 V's, 2 TC's, 75 BB, 158 DC) ROW 16: [This is a Double Crochet row with 10 V-stitch increases. Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, 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) V in the marked ch from the previous row, ch 1, TC in tl (COUNT: 2 TC's, 12 V's, 142 DC's) ROW 17: [This is a Double Crochet row with 10 V-stitch increases.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st, 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) V in the marked ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st, turn. (COUNT: 2 TC's, 12 V's, 156 DC's) ROW 18: [This is a Bobble row. Bobbles are worked into chains.] Chain 5. Place marker, CH 1, V in first st. BB in chain. DC in next dc, CH 1, SK ch, DC in next dc, BB in chain (90 times) ch from the previous row, CH 1, TC in the same st. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURI [At this point, you may want to mark your work to show that the side currently facing you is the "right side" of the wrap in case you get confused later.] (COUNT: 2 V's, 2 TC's, 91 BB, 190 DC) \*\*\*\* DO NOT TURN. \*\*\*\* DO NOT FASTEN OFF. \*\*\*\* THE NEXT 6 ROWS ARE SHORT ROWS. All are worked with the right side up (facing you). [To be clear: You are still working to lengthen the wrap, you are not working at the neckline.] SHORT ROW 1: [Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] Mark the 8th dc from the hook. Marking the 8th dc from the opposite tip will eliminate 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, DC in next dc (160 times) 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) (COUNT: 42 slip stitches, 2 SCs, 2 HDCs, 160 DCs) SHORT ROW 2: [Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. 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 2: [Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] 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: [Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] 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:
[Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] Mark the 8th DC in the last row and the 8th DC in that row from the opposite side. 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:
[Keep your work right side up, do not turn.] 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. Keep your work right side up!
BORDER:
[This is worked as single crochet and picot stitches. ] With the right side up, with the neck facing you, attach yarn at the right side tip. WORK THE OUTSIDE CURVE FIRST: SC in each stitch until you reach the other tip. (Count: 371 SC) DO NOT TURN. 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 3 loops. Make a SC in the next stitch, repeat to until you get to the other end. EDGINGS - THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS. One is a clover dangle, the other is lacy. [I'll add a third of my own, but these are the ones that are original to the pattern.] #1 - Clover dangles [Clover is attached to the border by chains on each side [Read through before beginning - one of the testers made a suggestion, noted below. I added a picture of the clover edging on my project page in case you need a visual.] 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 \* to \* to the end of the row. [ 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), ch1, bobble in dc, ch 2, sc in dc. \*Ch 2, bb insc, ch2,sc inthe ch5 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. \*Ch5,sc in bb\* continue across row. After placing the final sc, ch 2, dc in marked ch. Turn Row 4: Ch3 (mark), ch 2,sc in next ch. \*Ch 5, sc in ch 5 space.\* Repeat\*to\* until placing sc inthe last ch5 space. Ch 5,sc in 2nd ch, ch 2, dc in marked chain. Turn. \*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. MOSTRECENTUPDATE:4/12/2012 Handmade with Aloha
