Prima Ballerina Crochet Pattern Download

Description

This rectangular wrap with long, belled sleeves (also known as a cardiwrap) brings to mind the graceful elegance of a ballerina. Wear it open, tied, or even wrapped in front and secured with a beautiful shawl pin to add flair to an evening outfit. The feminine lace details and delicate scalloped edge add to the luxurious drape of the alpaca-and-silk blend yarn.

Finished Size: Sized to fit 30 (34, 38, 42)” (76 [86, 97, 107] cm) bust; 21″ (53.5 cm) long.

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas, Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g]): #114 wisteria, 10 (12, 13, 14) skeins.

Yarn weight: #3 Light

Hook: G/6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Removable stitch markers, Tapestry needle

Gauge: First 6 rows of strip = 2″ wide x 4″ long (6.5 cm x 11.5 cm). Each strip is 4″ wide x 63 (68, 72, 77)” long (11.5 cm x 160 [172, 184, 196] cm), including border.

Originally Published: Wrapped in Crochet 2008