Botanical Wrap

Botanical Wrap By Claire Montgomerie

Find the pattern in issue 123 of Inside Crochet magazine.

Try out intarsia crochet with these simple blocks of colour. The added surface crochet is a fun technique and adds textural interest to the bold colour blocks. 

MATERIALS
●  Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, 55% wool/33% acrylic/ 12% cashmere, 50g/125m/137yds Yarn A: Ecru 101 x 3 balls Yarn B: Teal 203 x 1 ball Yarn C: Light Pink 600 x 1 ball Yarn E: Mint 03 x 1 ball Yarn F: Acid Yellow 91 x 1 ball
●  MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, 100% wool, 50g/125m/137yds Yarn D: Moss 103 x 1 ball
●  4.5mm hook
●  Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES 

Any sportweight to DK-weight yarn will work here, or choose a different weight yarn to create a differently sized wrap or blanket.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 

Claire is the stylist and photoshoot editor of Inside Crochet, and a textiles teacher, author and designer specialising in knit and crochet. Her latest book is Hooked by Parragon books. Find out more at www.montyknits.blogspot.com.