Free Intermediate Johnston Crochet Wrap Pattern
Hello my maker friend! Boy oh boy did this design blow up, I knew I had to get this crochet wrap pattern out as soon as possible! This post shares the free crochet wrap pattern for the Johnston Wrap. The Johnston Wrap is an oversized scarf that features a mix of textured stitches and colorwork.
About this elegant crochet wrap
I enjoy designing these rectangle shawls every year. This would be my fourth year in a row of releasing a blanket wrap and I look forward to designing every time.
When designing crochet shawls, I like to experiment with color changes and textured stitches. I would freehand the designs and play around with what stitches and colors go well together. Within the 4 years, I have made just one wrap using a solid color – the Dieppe Wrap. All other designs used different colors.
The Johnston Wrap is made using a combination of simple stitches designed in a way that looks modern and unique. It is a simple design with a classic outlandish look. Due to the basic crochet stitches and row repeat, this wrap is suitable for any skill level. I would say it is the perfect wrap for advanced beginners who want to play around with colorwork.
Construction of The Johnston Wrap
The Johnston Wrap is one of my 4 rectangular shawls to date. This simple shawl carries out the same stitch count all throughout the wrap with cross over stitches for some texture.
Rectangle wraps are made long enough to span wrist to wrist for an elegant drape around the shoulders.
Very simple construction is used for this crochet wrap pattern with no shaping at all. The wrap begins on the long side and made in rows. The pattern indicates the section you are working on for example the “X” stitch section and the herringbone stitch section. Sections are separated with rows of double crochet stitches for a nice and balanced transition.
The edge of this wrap is borderless, however you can always add a border stitch for a more professional finish.
Related Post: Check out this curated list of sweater patterns to make this year
Want more Wrap Patterns?
Check out thee patterns (left to right): Dieppe Wrap, Natu Blanket Wrap
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Yarn
For this crochet project I used a combination of my two favorite yarn collections from Lion Brand Yarn, Heartland for the green and Jeans for the yellow gold. These two acrylic yarn choices are perfect for cozy wraps because of their affordability, durability, and texture. Despite being an acrylic yarn, Heartland and Jeans are both very soft and produce wonderful drape. Both yarn are spun airy for a lightweight crochet wrap.
Heartland is my favorite line from Lion Brand Yarn and features an array of different colours inspired by nature. Jeans is inspired by – well – jeans in different hues of blues and greys plus additional top stitch colors. Both lines are worsted weight yarn and hold a generous yardage. You can read all about Jeans yarn here.
Starting the Crochet Wrap Pattern
First off, this is a free crochet pattern for the Johnston Wrap. Are you a visual learner? You can find the premium ad-free pattern which includes extra picture tutorials. This pattern is for personal use only.
Pattern notes:
- This pattern is made using US terms.
- The pattern is written in rows turn after each row
- The ch st/s at the beginning of the row are considered as a stitch.
- Refer to my post “Best way to change yarn color” to achieve a seamless color change when alternating colors.
- When working the herringbone stitch portions, the crossed stitches are always raised towards the right side of the wrap. To achieve this, you pass through the front on odd rows and pass through the back on even rows.
Materials:
- Main Color (MC): Lion Brand Yarn Heartland Kings Canyon (5 balls) | CYC 4 yarn 1,186 yards
- Contrast Color (CC): Lion Brand Yarn Jeans in Top Stitch (1 ball) | CYC yarn 4 140 yards
- 5.0mm crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Needle
Gauge – Do not forget to make your gauge!
13 sts x 8 rows of double crochet = 4″
Approximate measurements
25” wide X 77” long
Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Slst – Slip Stitch
- RS – right side
- St/s – stitch/es
Pattern
Get the inexpensive ad-free pattern for this pattern here. The paid pattern includes picture tutorials to help you with your crocheted wrap
Ch 246 + 2
R1: dc into the 4th ch of from the hook (considered the first two sts). dc in each ch down the row. (246 sts)
R2: ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
For the next row you are going to work in alternating colors. Start with the MC
R3: Ch 1, (attach CC for the next st). *hdc (cc), hdc (mc). Repeat from * until end of the row finishing off the last st with pulling through the MC. (246 sts).
R4-5: Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
You are now going to start working on the “X” stitch portion.
R6: (CC) ch 2, hdc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R7: (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R8 (CC) ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc into skipped st. Repeat from * until last st and dc into last st. (246 sts)
R9-12: Repeat R7 and R8 respectively. (246 sts)
R13: (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R14(CC) ch 2, hdc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R15-16: Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
You are now going to start the herringbone section
R17: (CC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R18: (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R19: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st.
R20: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the ba (246 sts)ck of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R21: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R22: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the back of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R23: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st. (246 sts)
R24: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R25: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st. (246 sts)
R26: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the back of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R27: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R28: (CC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R29-30: (MC) Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R31: (CC for another row of “X” stitches) ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc into skipped st. Repeat from * until last st and dc into last st. (246 sts)
R32-33: (MC) Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
You are now going to start working on another herringbone section
R34: (CC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R35 (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R36: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the back of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R37: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st. (246 sts)
R38: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R39: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st. (246 sts)
R40: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the back of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R41: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R42: ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the back of the sts just made. Repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts. (246 sts)
R43: ch 2, dc in next st. *skip 1 st, dc, dc, dc into skipped st passing over the front of the 2 sts just made. Repeat from * until last st and dc in last st. (246 sts)
R44: ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R45: (CC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R46-47: (MC) Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
You are now going to start working on another “X” stitch portion.
R48: (CC) ch 2, hdc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R49: (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R50 (CC) ch 2, *skip 1 st, dc, dc into skipped st. Repeat from * until last st and dc into last st. (246 sts)
R51-54: Repeat R7 and R8 respectively. (246 sts)
R55: (MC) ch 1, sc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R56(CC) ch 2, hdc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
R57-58: (MC) Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
For the next row you are going to work in alternating colors. Start with the MC
R59: Ch 1, (attach CC for the next st). *hdc (cc), hdc (mc). Repeat from * until end of the row finishing off the last st with pulling through the MC. (246 sts).
R60-61: (MC) Ch 2, dc in each st down the row. (246 sts)
You now have a new beautiful crochet blanket wrap!
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Abigail
