The Lantern Glow Lace Wrap is a soft rectangular layer with airy columns and small fan details. Its repeating two-row lace makes a long, soothing project, while a simple single-crochet border tidies the edges.
Airy lace in a long, easy-to-wear rectangle
The Lantern Glow Lace Wrap is crocheted flat from one short end to the other. Fourteen vertical lace columns repeat across the width, alternating open chain spaces with soft fan stitches. The result is light enough to drape around the shoulders and long enough to wrap comfortably.
The pattern uses US terms and makes a wrap about 18 × 68 inches (46 × 173 cm) after blocking. Each row is worked across the short dimension; repeating rows builds the length. The instructions are written for a 5 mm hook and DK yarn in a pale sea-glass shade.
Materials and gauge
- 1,000–1,200 m (1,094–1,312 yd) DK / category 3 yarn, in pale sea-glass or a similar solid color
- 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge
- Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape, and blocking mats with rustproof pins
Choose a yarn with enough drape to open the chain spaces, but with stitch definition clear enough to show the fans. Gauge after blocking is 20 single crochets = about 5 inches (12.5 cm) and 8 rows = about 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern fabric. The starting chain makes 71 stitches, which is about 17¾ inches (45 cm) at this gauge; the narrow border brings the finished width close to 18 inches. Work a swatch, wash or block it as you plan to care for the wrap, and measure again when dry. The Yarnivo Gauge Calculator can help convert your swatch measurements into stitch and row gauge; your swatch and this pattern determine the actual finished size.
Abbreviations and special stitch
- ch — chain
- dc — double crochet
- rep — repeat
- sc — single crochet
- sk — skip
- sp — space
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- yo — yarn over
The turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch. Work the first sc of each row into the first stitch. A fan is 5 dc worked into one chain-3 space. The chain-3 spaces are created by skipping 2 stitches; on the next row, work into the chain space rather than into the skipped stitches.
Foundation and setup
The width repeat is 5 stitches, plus 1 edge stitch. The sample uses 14 repeats: 5 × 14 + 1 = 71 working stitches. Chain 72 to allow for the 1 turning chain and 71 stitches.
With the 5 mm hook, ch 72 loosely.
Row 1 (foundation row): Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (71 sc.) Ch 1, turn.
Lace columns
The stitch counts vary between the mesh row and fan row because five dc are grouped into each chain space. The fabric width stays steady: the five-dc fan fills the opening made by skipping two stitches in the prior mesh row.
Row 2 (openwork setup): Sc in the first st. *Ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 14 times. (43 sc and 14 ch-3 spaces.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 (fan row): Sc in first sc. *Work 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * 14 times. (113 sts; the five-dc fans are grouped into the chain spaces and do not widen the fabric.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4 (openwork row): Sc in first st. *Ch 3, sk next 5 dc of fan, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * 14 times. (43 sc and 14 ch-3 spaces.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5 (fan row): Sc in first sc. *Work 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * 14 times. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the wrap measures approximately 67½ inches (171 cm) from the foundation edge, ending after a Row 5 fan row. At the stated row gauge, work 66 repeats of Rows 4–5, for 135 rows total including Rows 1–3. The narrow border adds about ½ inch (1–2 cm) to the length, bringing the finished wrap close to 68 inches (173 cm). If your row gauge differs, use the measurement as your guide and finish after a Row 5.
The construction image shows the fabric and finishing stages. Follow the written rows above for the repeat and stitch counts.
Border
The border is worked around all four edges of the rectangle. Work the short foundation edge into the remaining loops of the starting chain; along the opposite short edge, the fans need a little more room than the single-crochet sections.
Border Round 1: With the RS facing, join yarn at a corner. Ch 1, then sc evenly around. Along the foundation edge, work 1 sc in each of the 71 chain spaces. Along the final fan-row edge, work 1 sc in the first edge stitch, then *work 2 sc spaced across the next 5-dc fan and 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc; rep from * 14 times. Along each long side, work about 1 sc in the end of each row. At each corner, work 3 sc in the corner space. Adjust the long-side spacing slightly so the edge lies flat. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Place a marker in the center sc of each corner group.
Border Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. In each marked center corner stitch, work 3 sc; move the marker to the middle stitch of that new group. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Finishing, fit, and care
Lay the wrap flat and check that the long sides are straight and the corners square. Pin the lace columns open without stretching the border wider than the fabric. Steam or wet-block only if the yarn label allows it, and let the wrap dry fully before unpinning.
For a wider wrap, add or remove complete 5-stitch repeats from the foundation chain; each repeat changes the width by roughly 1¼ inches (3 cm) at the stated gauge. The row repeat controls length, so stop after a complete Row 5 to suit your preferred drape. Changing the width or length affects yarn use; check your swatch and allow extra yarn before beginning. For another light shoulder layer, see the Roseheart Wing Shawl crochet pattern or browse Wearables & Accessories.
Follow the care instructions on your yarn label. Store the wrap folded rather than hanging so its long openwork columns do not stretch under their own weight.
Helpful questions
How long is the Lantern Glow Lace Wrap?
The blocked wrap is approximately 18 inches wide by 68 inches long (46 × 173 cm). The width comes from the foundation chain and the length from repeating the lace rows.
Is this wrap beginner-friendly?
It is suited to an easy-intermediate crocheter who knows single crochet and double crochet. The lace repeats are written out and use the same simple sequence across the row.
Can I change the width?
Yes. Add or remove a complete 5-stitch repeat from the foundation, then add the same number of chains to the starting chain. Keep the edge stitch and check the width after blocking a swatch.
What yarn can replace DK yarn?
Choose a smooth yarn with similar drape and make a blocked swatch. A different yarn weight changes the wrap’s size, fabric, and yarn use, so adjust the hook and repeat count only after measuring your swatch.
