Updated November 2026
✦ Quick answer: The Shalom Wrap is a free chevron crochet wrap pattern worked flat in rows of double crochet. Row 1 sets up the chevron, then you repeat Row 2 until the wrap is as long as you like. One 200 gram cake of number 5 variegated yarn (about 404 yards) and a 6.5 mm hook make a wrap about 16 inches wide and 65 inches long, which is about 98 rows. The color changes happen on their own, so you never swap skeins.
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I filmed this one stitch by stitch, so press play and we will make the Shalom Wrap together.
Shalom means peace in Hebrew, and that calm is exactly what I wanted you to feel while you stitch this one.
The Shalom Wrap is a free, beginner friendly crochet wrap worked in one simple chevron stitch. After the first row sets up the pattern, you repeat a single row the whole way, so there is almost nothing to memorize.
Since it is made in one cake of variegated number 5 yarn, about 400 yards, the color changes do all the work for you with no swapping skeins. The finished wrap measures about 16 inches wide by 65 inches long, generous enough to wrap, drape, or tie. Below you will find the full written pattern for free, and an ad free printable PDF if you would like to support the blog.
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Why a Variegated Yarn Crochet Wrap Works So Well
Once you start, the gentle ripples of the chevron and the slow shift of color make the Shalom Wrap the kind of project you reach for at the end of a long day. It is just as soothing for a brand new crocheter as it is for someone who has been hooking for years.
One of the best parts of this project is how beautiful it looks in variegated yarn. The color changes create natural stripes and depth without you having to switch skeins even once.
A variegated yarn crochet wrap like the Shalom is the perfect way to show off shifting tones while you enjoy a relaxing, meditative make. Because the stitches are simple and the rhythm is calming, it is also a good place to start if you are new to crochet. As a beginner crochet wrap pattern, it lets you practice keeping an even tension while you make something beautiful and wearable from your very first rows.
If you like working with variegated yarn, you may also like my tips for crocheting with variegated yarn and my guide to choosing yarn for a crochet wrap or shrug. Planning a different length or width? My guide to resizing flat projects can help.
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Before You Get Started, Check Out My Newest Favorite Finds!
- Yarn bowl to keep your cake of yarn from rolling away
- Ergonomic crochet hook, 6.5 mm for a comfortable grip on a longer project
- Tassel and fringe maker for the optional fringe
- Shawl pin to hold your wrap in place when you wear it
Let’s Get to the Pattern, Shall We? Making the Shalom Wrap
Difficulty
Easy
Materials and Tools You’ll Need
- 100% Acrylic, 200gr, weight #5 yarn, approx 404 yards Yarnsmiths Elvis Chunky (or any other yarn of your choice)
- Hook: US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
11 stitches X 6 rows (4″ X 4″)
Sizes
16″ wide by 65″ long (about 98 rows)
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- St = Stitch
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Yo = Yarn over
- Dc = Double Crochet
Sandra’s Tip: Since Row 2 is the only row you repeat, you can stop and measure your wrap at any time. Repeat it until the wrap is as long as you want.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terminology
- This pattern is worked in rows
- Ch 2 does count as st at the beginning of each row
- This stitch pattern calls for multiples of 10+2
- I used this self stripe yarn; you can choose any colors
Shalom Wrap Instructions
Foundation Chain and Row 1
Chain 42
Row 1: Dc 1 in 3rd st from hook, dc 1 in next 3 ch, *skip 2 ch, dc 1 in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc 1 in next 4 ch, skip 2, dc 1 in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc 1 in next 4 ch, repeat from * across to last 6 ch, skip 2, dc 1 in next 3 ch, dc 2 in last ch, turn
Row 2, the Row Repeat
Row 2: Ch 1, dc 2 in 1st st from hook, dc 1 in next 3 st, *skip 2 st, dc 1 in next 3 st, (dc1+ch2+dc1) in ch space, dc 1 in next 3 st, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, skip 2, dc 1 in next 3 st, dc 2 in last st ( the ch 2 from beginning)
Then Row 2 is the row repeat for this pattern.
Repeat row 2 as many times as you wish to create your desired wrap length.
If you like, you can change colors along the way.
Finishing
Finally, secure the yarn, weave in the ends, and cut the yarn.
Optional: You can add fringe or tassels.
For a smaller make, try my two color crochet cowl in chunky yarn.
Enjoy!
This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner/Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 404 yards of a number 5 yarn, which is roughly one 200 gram cake. One cake of self stripe or variegated yarn is perfect, since the color changes happen on their own.
Not at all. Row 1 sets up the chevron, and after that you repeat Row 2 the whole way. Since the pattern uses only chains and double crochet, the rhythm becomes second nature after a few rows.
A variegated or self stripe yarn shows off the chevron beautifully, because the color shifts create the stripes for you. The sample uses Yarnsmiths Elvis Chunky in number 5, but if you prefer, you can use any yarn you love and match your hook to it.
Yes. Because the stitch pattern works over multiples of 10 plus 2, you can begin with a longer or shorter starting chain in that count. For length, repeat Row 2 until the wrap is as long as you want.
No. That is the beauty of variegated yarn. Because the shades change as you go, you can simply relax and stitch.
The pattern starts with a chain of 42, and the finished wrap is about 16 inches wide by 65 inches long. At the gauge of 6 rows to 4 inches, that is about 98 rows. So it is generous enough to wrap, drape, or tie.
Yes. Once you press play on the full step by step video near the top of this post, you can crochet right along with me.
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