Lyla Summer Wrap
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given are for small wrap; changes for large wrap are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
62 [79] inches wide x 141/2 [20] inches long
MATERIALS
• Plymouth Yarn Pendenza light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (31/2 oz/240 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls #0004 coral grey mix • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Blocking board or towels • White vinegar (optional)
GAUGE
31 sc = 8 inches; rows 4–15 = 51/2 inches
GAUGE SWATCH
Ch 23. Work rows 1–15. Wet-block to 51/2 inches wide x 61/2 inches long without stretching.
PATTERN NOTES
Make a gauge swatch to practice lifting loops and correct stitch formation. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Last single crochet worked between last loops and last strand at end of row counts as first single crochet of next row unless otherwise stated. Last slip stitch worked between last loops and last strand at end
of row counts as first slip stitch of next row unless otherwise stated.
WRAP
Row 1: Ch 243 [303], working in back bars (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (242 [302] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1/2 inch. Hold lp on hook with thumb. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, ch 1, lift lp to 1/2 inch. Rep from * across, removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sc in sp between last lp and last strand (see Pattern Notes). Turn. (242 [302] 1/2- inch lps) Row 3: Sc in each lp across. Turn. (242 [302] sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1 inch. Insert hook in first sc, yo, pull up a lp, sl st in next sc, ch 1, lift lp to 1 inch. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, sl st in next sc, ch 1, lift lp to 1 inch. Rep from * across, removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sl st in sp between last lp and last strand (see Pattern Notes). Turn. (122 [152] 1-inch lps) Row 6: *Ch 1, sk next lp, sl st in next lp, ch 1, with sk lp behind lp just worked, sl st in sk lp. Rep from * across to last lp. Sl st in last lp. Turn. (122 [152] sl sts, 120 [150] ch-1 sps) Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sl st and ch-sp across. Turn. (242 [302] sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1 inch. Hold lp on hook with thumb. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, ch 1, lift lp to 1 inch. Rep from * across, removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sc in sp between last lp and last strand. Turn. (242 [302] 1-inch lps) Row 9: Sc in each lp across. Turn. (242 [302] sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1 inch. Hold lp on hook with thumb. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, ch 1, lift lp to 1 inch. Rep from * across, removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sc in sp between last lp and last strand. Turn. (242 [302] 1-inch lps) Row 12: Ch 2, *place 5 lps on hook, yo, pull up a lp through all 5 lps, yo, draw through both lps on hook, ch 4. Rep from * to last lp. Ch 2, sc in last lp. Turn. (50 [62] sc, 192 [240] chs) Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across. Turn. (242 [302] sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1 inch. Hold lp on hook with thumb. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, ch 1, lift lp to 1 inch. Rep from * across,
removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sc in sp between last lp and last strand. Turn. (242 [302] 1-inch lps) Row 15: Sc in each lp across. Turn. (242 [302] sc) Note: For longer length on size small wrap, follow instructions in [ ]. Rows 16–27 [16–39]: Rep rows 4–15 once [twice]. Rows 28–31 [40–43]: Rep rows 4–7.
Row 32 [44]: Ch 1, lift lp on hook to 1/2 inch. Hold lp on hook with thumb. *Insert hook in next sc, yo, pull up a lp, ch 1, lift lp to 1/2 inch. Rep from * across, removing lps from hook every 5–8 lps. At end of row, remove all lps from hook except last lp, yo, pull strand through lp, sc in sp between last lp and last strand. Turn. (242 [302] 1/2- inch lps)
Row 33 [45]: Sc in each lp across. Turn. (242 [302] sc) Row 34 [46]: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Wet-block and gently shape to finished measurements but do not stretch. Optional: For colorrich yarn, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to water to prevent bleeding of color.