Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps: 35 stylish ways to keep warm, from lacy shawls to chunky afghans

by Laura Strutt

Overview

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets, and afghans from this collection of stylish patterns

Shawls, wraps, and afghans are a simple yet colorful way to liven up your wardrobe or home—they are comforting and cozy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap, to a large open-work shawl with tassels, and an emerald-green afghan with contrasting borders. There are lace-patterned shawls to drape around your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps and afghans, while triangle stitch and puff stitch add texture and weight. There's even a "stash-buster" pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colorful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts—particularly as "prayer shawls"—and of course, one size fits all!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800650848
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	01/11/2022
Edition description:	US edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	178,882
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Laura Strutt is a passionate designer and enjoys knitting and crochet, as well as dressmaking, quilting, and hand-lettering. Laura is the author of several books for CICO, including Modern Granny Square Crochet, Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps, Arm and Finger Knitting, Sewing for Babies and Children, Get Knooking, 35 Knitted Baby Blankets, Modern Embroidery and Modern Weaving. Discover more of Laura’s designs, technique guides and crafty inspiration on her website, www.madepeachy.com, and on Instagram @madepeachy. Laura is based in Ipswich, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Before you Begin 8

Abbreviations 9

Chapter 1 Bright and Beautiful 10

Stash-buster Stripes 12

Pretty in Pink 16

Pansies and Fuchsias 18

Boho Chic 22

Seashore Stripes 25

Navajo Sunrise 28

Flower Garden 31

Paintbox Palette 34

Emerald Puff 38

Sparkling Stars 40

Zig-zag Stripes 43

Chapter 2 Warm and Rich 46

Golden Glow 48

Green Apples 50

Woodland Colors 52

Rose Garden 55

Yo-yo Afghan 58

Made Peachy 62

Berries and Cream 64

Roasted Chestnuts 67

Vintage Style 70

Winter Bouquet 74

Misty Morning 77

Walled Garden 80

Old-fashioned Rose 82

On the Moors 85

Chapter 3 Neutral and Natural 88

Archer's Cowl 90

Shades of Blue 94

Splash of Orange 96

River's Edge 98

Fields of Barley 100

All at Sea 103

Eternally Green 106

Soft Summer Night 109

Night Sky 112

By the Lake 114

Techniques 116

Suppliers 126

Index 127

Acknowledgments 128