Poudreuse means powder snow in French. That’s what this wrap reminds me of. The yarn is so light and fluffy and the very light blue color is nearly the blue of ice in the mountains.
The poudreuse wrap is an easy biased wrap in 2 yarn colors. Only simple stitches are used as well as the bead stitch for some added texture and just a little twist (fully explained below don’t worry).
You can wear it as a wrap on your shoulders or as a giant scarf. The simple, yet elegant designs dresses up any outfit in no time.
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The Yarn
The Poudreuse Wrap is made with Zeeman Julia yarn. This is a chunky soft blend yarn (20% wool, 80% acrylic). I’ve used two complementary shades of blue for this striped crochet pattern, but you can make it with any color combination you like.
Because the yarn I used is not available everywhere, and I know how painful it is to try to find equivalent yarn which will give you the same effect I have selected a few equivalent yarns for you.
WHEN TO WEAR THE POUDREUSE WRAP?
Because of it’s simple, yet elegant design, it’s big comfy size and soft yarn the Poudreuse Wrap can be worn for many occasions.
You can wear it at home as a scarf blanket when you snuggle in front of the fireplace or watch a good show (Grey’s Anatomy for me please!).
You can wear it as a giant scarf on cold winter days.
You can wear it on your shoulders, as the elegant wrap it is, over a cute dress to go out. I’m always freezing when I decide to wear a cute dress for date night, no more with my Poudreuse Wrap.
You can wear it at work as a cover-up when the aircon is too cold.
I could go on and on but I think you get the idea, you can wear it anytime (ok maybe not if you go sunbathing on the beach).
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POUDREUSE WRAP – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
The Poudreuse Wrap is a beginner-friendly biased wrap pattern. It’s perfect for most occasions. Simple, yet elegant.
The wrap is 2m25 long and 50cm wide. You can easily adjust the size (refer to “Size & Measurements” section)
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Materials Needed
- 9 mm / US: M/N – 13 / UK: 00
- 5 Bulky yarn. 3 skeins (approx 510m / 560 yards) in the main color and 1.5 skeins (approx 260m / 285 yards) in the contrasting color. I used Zeeman Julia yarn in light blue (main color) and denim blue (contrasting color). This is a soft yarn with a 20% wool and 80% acrylic blend. Find equivalents in the “Yarn” section.
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. Find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
Gauge
The gauge is not very important for this pattern. In alternating rows of sc and dc stitches, 8 rows x 11 stitches for a 10cm by 10cm square (4” by 4” square).
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- Repeat instructions between * * the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.
- The turning chain ch1 and ch2 do not count as stitches throughout the pattern. I use a turning ch2 for dc stitches as it gives me a neater edge.
- When changing color, the turning ch1 or ch2 at the end of the previous row should be done in the new color. For better readability, this is not mentioned throughout the pattern.
Size & Measurements
The wrap is 2m25 long and 50cm wide. You can easily adjust the width by adding/removing a multiple of 2 stitches to the starting chain. To adjust the length you can just add or remove rows.
Abbreviations
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- ch = chain(s)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
The bead stitch is similar to a puff stitch but done horizontally. It’s worked up around a dc stitch.
Bead stitch = dc stitch, *yo around the dc stitch post, pull up a loop* repeat 3 times, yo and pull through the next 6 loops on the hook. This leaves 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops. The bead stitch has a width of 2 stitches.
Techniques You Will Need
Increase in dc stitch = Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch
Decrease in dc stitch = To decrease in double crochet, work the first double crochet until only 2 loops are on the hook. Yarn over, place hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull yarn through all 3 loops for a completed decrease.
Poudreuse Wrap Pattern Instructions
Using light blue yarn, chain 61 st + 1
Row 1: Starting from in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc across, ch 2 turn
Row 2: 2dc in the 1st st, dc across, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Each even row starts with an increase and ends with a decrease to create the biased effect. These increases and decreases are not always mentioned on the step-by-step pictures for better readability.
Row 3: sc across, ch 2, turn
Row 4 – 21: Repeat *rows 2 and 3* 9 times
Switch to dark blue yarn.
Row 22: 2dc in the 1st st, dc across, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Row 23: sc across, ch 2, turn
Row 24: 2dc in the 1st st, * bead st, miss 1 *, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Row 25: sc across, ch 2, turn
Row 26: 2dc in the 1st st, dc across, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Row 27: sc across
Switch to light blue, ch 2, turn
Row 28 – 37: Repeat * rows 2 and 3 * 5 times
Row 38: 2dc in the 1st st, dc across, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Switch back to dark blue yarn.
Row 39 – 41: Repeat * rows 23 to 25 *
Switch to light blue yarn.
Row 42 – 47: Repeat * rows 2 and 3 * 3 times
Switch to dark blue yarn.
Row 48 – 53: Repeat * rows 22 to 27 *
Switch to light blue yarn.
Row 54 – 59: Repeat * rows 2 and 3* 3 times
Row 60: 2dc in the 1st st, dc across, 1 decrease in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn
Switch to dark blue yarn.
Row 61 – 63 : Repeat *rows 23 to 25*
Switch to light blue yarn.
Row 64 – 75: Repeat * rows 2 and 3* 6 times
Switch to dark blue yarn.
Row 76 – 128 : Repeat *rows 22 to 75*
Switch to dark blue yarn.
Row 129 – 133: Repeat *rows 22 to 27*
Switch to light blue yarn.
Row 134 – 153: Repeat *rows 2 and 3* 10 times
Bind off and weave in the ends.
Block shawl to shape for a professional finish.
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