I’m sharing the third and final section of the Phoenix Wrap Crochet-a-Long: the pattern for the borders. Since this long rectangular shawl is so versatile, I’ve also included pictures of several styling options, along with a video to show you even more ways to wear your Phoenix Wrap.

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It’s been hard keeping the secret of the completed Phoenix Wrap from you for so long! I appreciate the patience of everyone who has been eagerly waiting for the “big reveal.” But, first, if you’re just hearing about the Phoenix Wrap crochet-a-long…

• Add the Phoenix Wrap to your Ravelry queue or projects.
• Join in by crocheting the shawl. You can make your version to donate to Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc.or a local charity, to gift, to sell, or to keep.
• Share your progress on social media. Tag your project with #undergroundcrafter and #lionbrand. (If you plan to donate your version, tag #suerockoriginals, too!) You can also tag me as @UndergroundCrafter on Facebook, MarieInNYC on Ravelry, or @ucrafter on Instagram or Twitter.
• If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group or visit this thread in the Underground Crafter Ravelry group.
• At the end of the CAL, you’ll have a beautiful shawl to donate, gift, sell, or keep.
• Share your completed project pictures at the end of this post by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on August 31, 2018 for your chance to win one of the great prizes shown below. Prizes (clockwise from top left) are provided by Lion Brand, ArtFunctionalWood, Creativity Happens, and Lazadas.

Now that I’ve gotten you all excited, let me share some background. As I mentioned in last week’s post, I had the chance to hear Sue Rock from Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. speak at my local yarn shop, and I was really moved by what she had to say. When I was designing the Phoenix Wrap, I wanted to make something that could truly be a wardrobe staple for a domestic violence survivor who might be rebuilding her life. I knew I had to go beyond the length of my typical shawl design so that the finished size would look great on someone taller than me. I also wanted the extra length because it provides so many more styling options. So, how will you (or the person you donate it to) wear your Phoenix Wrap? Here are a few options…

The Belted Cardigan is my absolute favorite! Just wrap the shawl over your shoulders, add a belt, and then turn down the inner borders like a collar. You could make your own belt in Lion Brand Jeans yarn, too, since you should have enough left over from at least one of the colors to do it.

There’s also The Classic. Depending on your color choices, this might make a bold statement.

If it’s a bit colder out, consider The Hoodie. In really cold weather, you could tuck the ends inside of a coat or jacket.

Now if you just want to wear your Phoenix Wrap wherever you go (and with the softness of Jeans yarn, you really can), I recommend The Key Hole…

… or the Loop Dee Loop.

Find more styling options for rectangular scarves and wraps in this Lion Brand video!

Today’s pattern is the final section of the Phoenix Wrap, for the borders. I made mine in Color C, which accentuated the picot lace when compared to the darker Side Panels in Color B.

If you love buttons as much as I do, you could also strategically sew on a large button to help with styling. Then, use the lace border as a “button hole.” (Be sure to pass the button through the border before attaching it to your shawl to make sure it fits through the lace.)

If you make your own Phoenix Wrap, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. You can also share a picture in the Underground Crafters Facebook group. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get a coupon code for your choice of one of my premium patterns and other subscriber goodies. Plus, you’ll never miss one of my free patterns again!

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Phoenix Wrap, Part 3: Borders

Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter

The Phoenix Wrap is a mystery crochet-a-long in collaboration with Lion Brand and Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc., a non-profit organization that distributes handmade garments and wardrobe staples to domestic violence survivors. The pattern for this rectangular shawl will be released in 3 parts. This is the pattern for the third part, including borders and finishing instructions.

Finished Size

• Completed Wrap: Approximately 74.5” (189 cm) long x 16.5” (42 cm) wide, unblocked.

Materials

• Lion Brand Jeans yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g/246 yd/225 m) – 2 skeins each in 150 Vintage (CA), 153 Stovepipe (CB), and 108 Brand New (CC), or approximately 465 yd (425 m) in each of 3 colors in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set.

Gauge

• 17 hdcBL = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• CA – Color A
• CB – Color B
• CC – Color C
• ch – chain
• ea – each
• picot – picot stitch – Ch 3, skip 2 ch, sl st in first ch. Crochet Cabana has a helpful tutorial for crocheting the picot stitch here. This pattern uses the first option that she demonstrates.
• pm(#) – place marker(#)
• rep – repeat
• RS – right (front) side
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• WS – wrong (back) side
• *Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
• () Instructions within parenthesis are worked into indicated stitch or space.
• [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

• This shawl is crocheted in 3 panels. This part, the Borders, completes the Phoenix Wrap.
• The Single Crochet Border is worked in the round. The Picot Border is worked in rows.
• Ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Part 1: Center Panel

• Crochet the Center Panel following this pattern.

Part 2: Side Panels

• Crochet the Side Panels following this pattern.

Part 3: Borders

Single Crochet Border

• Round 1: With CC, turn to WS, ch 1, sc in ea CB st across final Row of Side Panel, pm1 in last st, *turn to work along unworked edge, [2 sc in side of CB row, sc in side of CB row] twice, sc in side of CB row, sc in side of CA row, sc in ea CA st across Center Panel, sc in side of CA row, sc in side of CB row, [sc in side of CB row, 2 sc in side of CB row] twice,** turn to work along final Row of Side Panel, sc in first CB st, pm2 in first st, sc in each CB st across, pm3 in last st, rep from * to ** once, turn to long edge, join with sl st to first sc. (Multiple of 4 sts + 2 sts in the marked sections)

First Side Picot Border

• Row 1: (WS) Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across to last 5 sts, ch 5, sk 4 sts, sc in last st, remove marker.
• Row 2: (RS) Turn, ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first sc, *(3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in next ch-5 sp,** sk next sc; rep from * to ** across, ending last rep at ** before final sc of row, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last st.
• Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sk first sc, sc in ch-1 sp, sk next sc.*ch 4, sk 3 sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, sk 3 sc; rep from * across to last (sc, ch 1, sc), sk next sc, sc in ch-1 sp, sk next sc.
• Row 4: Turn, ch 1, sc in same st, *sk next sc, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) in next ch-4 sp; rep from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, fasten off CC.

Second Side Picot Border

• Working along opposite long edge, join CC with sl st on WS at marker 2, remove stitch marker 2, follow instructions for First Side Picot Border.

Finishing

• With yarn needle, weave in ends.
• Spray block. If you’re new to blocking, read Blocking Basics for Crocheters and Knitters.

© 2018 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2018/08/22/crochet-pattern-phoenix-wrap-part-3-borders. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

If you make your own Phoenix Wrap, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. You can also share a picture in the Underground Crafters Facebook group. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get a coupon code for your choice of one of my premium patterns and other subscriber goodies. Plus, you’ll never miss one of my free patterns again!

Add the Phoenix Wrap to your Ravelry favorites or queue.

If you want an easy print format, you can buy an ad-free PDF version on Craftsy.