The Driftwood Dune Wrap: A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Two-Tone Shawl
The Driftwood Dune Wrap: A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Two-Tone Shawl
Explore the unique world of Tunisian crochet with this stunning, textured wrap. The Driftwood Dune Wrap combines the simple Tunisian Simple Stitch with a two-tone color palette to create a fabric that looks like woven sand dunes. This free pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners who want to try Tunisian crochet and create a modern, coastal accessory.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in two colors:
- 600 yards of Color A (Sand Dune) – shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease 'Sand'
- 400 yards of Color B (Sea Glass) – shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease 'Seaspray'
- Hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with a 32-inch (80 cm) cord
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 12 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch = 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, blocking mats and pins
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes Before You Begin
- This pattern uses the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss).
- The wrap is worked from the bottom point upward, increasing on each side.
- The two-tone effect is created by alternating two rows of Color A with two rows of Color B.
- Always work the return pass (RP) in the same color as the forward pass (FP).
- All forward passes are worked from right to left, picking up loops. All return passes are worked from left to right, closing loops.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- Tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch (insert hook under the front vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop)
- RP: Return Pass (yarn over, pull through one loop, *yarn over, pull through two loops* repeat across)
- inc: Increase (work 2 Tss in the same stitch)
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Foundation: With Color A, ch 3.
Row 1 (FP – Color A): Insert hook into the 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Insert hook into the next ch, pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook. Work the RP: yarn over, pull through one loop (this counts as the first loop of the RP), *yarn over, pull through two loops* repeat from * to * until 1 loop remains on the hook. (3 stitches total)
Row 2 (FP – Color A): Inc in the first st (work 2 Tss in the same stitch – insert hook under the front vertical bar of the first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop; then insert hook under the same front vertical bar again, yarn over, pull up a loop). Tss in each st across to the last st. Inc in the last st (work 2 Tss in the last stitch). You now have 5 loops on your hook. Work RP. (5 stitches)
Row 3 (FP – Color A): Inc in first st, Tss in each st across to last st, inc in last st. You now have 7 loops. Work RP. (7 stitches)
Row 4 (FP – Color A): Repeat Row 3. You now have 9 loops. Work RP. (9 stitches)
Row 5 (FP – Color B): Switch to Color B. Inc in first st, Tss in each st across to last st, inc in last st. You now have 11 loops. Work RP with Color B. (11 stitches)
Row 6 (FP – Color B): With Color B, repeat Row 3. You now have 13 loops. Work RP with Color B. (13 stitches)
Row 7 (FP – Color A): Switch to Color A. Inc in first st, Tss in each st across to last st, inc in last st. You now have 15 loops. Work RP with Color A. (15 stitches)
Row 8 (FP – Color A): With Color A, repeat Row 3. You now have 17 loops. Work RP with Color A. (17 stitches)
Continue the Pattern: Repeat the following sequence: 2 rows of Color A, 2 rows of Color B. Always increase in the first and last stitch of every forward pass. Continue until the wrap measures approximately 60 inches (152 cm) from the tip to the top edge, ending after a 2-row color block of Color A.
Bind Off: Loosely slip stitch in each stitch across the forward pass (do not work a return pass). Cut yarn and pull through the last loop. Weave in all ends securely.
Finishing
Block the wrap to open up the stitches and even out the texture. Gently stretch the top edge to create a gentle curve. Pin in place and allow to dry completely. The blocking will enhance the stitch definition and give the wrap a professional finish.
