We give attention to an item in 2 broadly classified manners – simplicity and ornamentation.

A simple yet pleasing item always catches our attention. You always have one question running on your mind whenever you see it; how it is so beautiful and yet so simple? There’s no correct answer to it, but you agree on any justifiable response.

On the other hand, ornamentation is the art to complement the existing piece without losing its original touch. There is a lot of scope of creativity for one to play around and accessorise the piece. The common fashion accessories are jackets, boots, belts, ties, hats, gloves, jewellery, and shawls. Various permutations of these accessories give you a distinct look.

I am never shy of experimenting and in order to try something new, for my spring collection. I made this lace wrap. The spring is the season of colours and perhaps the best time to sport this lace wrap with all styles including maxis, minis, slip and strapless. Whatever you wear, accessorise it with a lacy stole and you are all fashionable and attractive.

Process:

I was very much fascinated by the Tamara’s Fortune’s Wrap. I started following the pattern exactly as mentioned. Instead of making 25 rows I opted for 24 rows as the per the size I was looking for. This is my maiden attempt to learn corner to corner crochet stitch.

Remember: to give any lacey effect the crochet hook should be more than 2-3mm bigger than the recommended hook. 

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

• Length: 70″
• Width: 18″.

Optional Alterations:-

• Add a line of tassels to the ends of both sides along the width. 4 Tassels at the corners will also work. You can reduce the size of the scarf as tassels will add another 10″.
• Attach pom-poms to each of the corners.
• The tassels or pompoms colour should be of the base colour or any contrast colour. Shades of white, golden, silver, brown, creme, blue, olive will add the beauty.
• Pom-poms and tassels can be of wool, faux fur, ribbons, plastic, resin etc. Link to make pom-pom and tassels.
• The long length edging, you can have a Crab Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch.
• Decrease the width and convert this wrap/stole/shawl into a beautiful lacy scarf.

Remember: do not over accessorise it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegance simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Rose Bloom Stole

Style Aisle:

• Select the yarn colour matching with your winter wear. Try out the Hat-Scarf/wrap combo, Scarf-Gloves combo, Hat-Scarf-Gloves trio.
• Choose the contrast colours matching with your jacket.
• Style with your maxis or mini. The wrap is so graceful that it will also be an accessory to your outfit.
• Choose the wool colour based on the palette in the wardrobe. Experiment and enjoy the beautiful colours.

Materials:

1. Yarn: Vardhman Yarn – Cherry
   • Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
   • You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
   • You can change the pattern to get the continuous flow.
2. Crochet Hook: 6.5 mm
3. Needle
4. Scissors
5. Measuring Tape
6. Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.

Happy Crocheting!!!