Thank you all so much for the wonderful response to my ‘Woodland Wonders’ crochet-along blanket which I’ve designed for King Cole! 💚
Whilst we wait for that crochet-along to start in June, here’s a new design for you all… something a little different, something that crochets up super quick, something that uses a variety of crochet techniques and something that’s ultra cosy… I LOVE it! 😃
This is my ‘Rockpool Wrap’ – a long wrap / blanket that’s the perfect size as a runner for the end of a double sized bed and it also makes the most wonderful snuggly wrap around. For days spent in the garden or by rock pools on the beach, keep extra warm and cosy with a beautiful chunky wrap…
Kits with all the gorgeous Emu Classic Tweed Chunky yarn you need plus the pattern included are available from the Knitting Network
They have a brilliant launch offer too! 🙂
https://www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk-rockpool-wrap-colour-pack
I earn a small amount of commission for each kit sold.
The pattern alone is also available direct from me too in both UK and US terms:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1715102577/rockpool-wrap
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rockpool-wrap
The yarn is absolutely gorgeous and such a joy to crochet with. The added 15% Merino Wool and 5% Viscose to the acrylic yarn makes it extra soft and cosy, and the tweed effect is sublime.
There are 8 colours in the range and I chose 1 ball in each colour for my Rockpool Wrap. They compliment each other perfectly…
A variety of crochet techniques and stitches are used throughout the wrap, including the central panel made up of 12 squares crocheted using the corner to corner method (C2C).
That’s a lot of fun and a great way to play with colour and create the diamond pattern in the centre…
I used a 7mm hook which means this project grows very quickly. Using a 7mm hook with chunky yarn is heavier on the hands than thinner more standard yarns so do make sure your hook is a good one.
I can highly recommend the Clover 7mm hook which was really lovely to crochet with – I found it nice and light to use and the yarn glided effortlessly.
This weekend I’ve been to The Netherlands for a quick visit to family and friends. We made time on Friday evening to visit the stunning Keukenhof Gardens…😍🌷 It was an absolute feast for the eyes and for a creative person like me it just oozes inspiration! I couldn’t resist wearing my Rockpool wrap for some photo opportunities…
And here are some other photos of the gardens. It’s absolutely stunning and I kept finding myself saying “wow”! Being so beautiful and famous it can inevitably get very very busy so going in the evening was a good move and we were able to find quiet spaces within the park…
And there you go… my Rockpool Wrap! I do always love sharing a new design with you all… and this is one that you can make relatively quickly!
Happy Crocheting Everyone! 😊🩵
I love it! Is it possible to repeat each row a second time to double the width? I’d love to use it on my couch.
Hi Janet… yes absolutely! Just increase by 12 sts each time until the desired width is reached… 💙
Eleonora, I love your posts! Your pictures and story that go along with your designs are so much fun and it’s almost as though I’m there with you! I miss little Salty.
I have made four of your blankets and loved every stitch and recently your Winter Walk Scarf for my granddaughter, which she loves. My hands, however, have developed arthritis over the years and your Rockpool Wrap, being smaller and chunky, will be so enjoyable to make. I’m ordering today. Thank you!
That’s so nice to hear Iris (my grandmothers name was Iris!)💖 – arthritis must be frustrating but this is certainly a good project as it grows quickly and the stitches are bigger… but make sure you use a good hook! The Clover 7mm was really good for me and started with another 7mm hook that wasn’t as nice to crochet with. Enjoy it! 😊😊
That is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you ! 🙏
Thank you for all your beautiful work and brilliant pictures.
You’re very welcome! 💙
It is a wonderful wrap, ideal to do before the CAL happens. I have ordered enough yarn to make 3 of these one for myself and my daughter and the other one has a spare. I have never c2c before but there is always a first for me. Looking forward to starting it this weekend
Enjoy it! 😃
I wish I had it now! We had a terrible storm last night and lost power when a tree hit the house and blew up the transformer. No heat until the electricians are finished tomorrow. No Air conditioner upstairs where the temp is in the 80’s. Everything is working out just like this new pattern to jazz up my life. Thanks Eleonora, another winner.
Oh no Bonnie!! Hope everything gets sorted for you! Sending lots of love… 💙
Love this. I think an all cream or gray version would be great as well.
Absolutely! So many possibilities… 😃
Absolutely! 💙💙
Your new wrap is very pretty and so are all those amazing tulips.
Thank you so much! 🌷🙏
Thank you so much! The tulips really were spectacular! 🌷🌷
Hi Eleonora,
I’m enjoying making my wrap so far; I’m currently in the pink and blue section. In your scarf CALs, each section tends to have a story/something it represents. I wondered if this shawl was the same?
Thanks
Helen x
Hi Helen… so lovely that you’re making the wrap! You may have finished it by now… 😃 I didn’t design this one as themed like my other designs… but the rock pools were always in my mind and we obviously have the waves! 🌊 🥰
Do you have a video for the little bobbles made from deep rose on the short edges?
I’m struggling to get my head round the written instructions
Hi Clair… I’m afraid there isn’t a video for this part. Hope you have managed it. You’re making loops made of 5-ch and securing them to the dc stitch by going through the front loop and stem of stitch rather than the stitch as normal. 💙💙💙