If you are looking for a beginner scarf crochet pattern, the Omar Wrap project by Toni Lipsey will undoubtedly capture your heart! It comes in a versatile shade combination you can produce with a color-changing yarn. Can you fight back the feeling of having it wrapped around your shoulders? That’s what I thought. So, get your hook in hand and start crocheting it today!
How Much Yarn Is Needed for the Omar Wrap?
For this triangle crochet shawl, Toni Lipsey used two balls of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre. It’s a worsted self-striping yarn that features a super soft acrylic texture and a gorgeous gradient colorway. It gives this handmade wrap a nice squishy fabric but doesn’t make it overly chunky. A perfect piece that will keep you warm on cool autumn days.
When using a yarn of your own choice, check the yardage per skein to figure out the number of skeins you’ll need to complete the shawl.
What Crochet Hook Size Works Best for This Pattern?
A 6 mm crochet hook pairs perfectly with this project. It’s a great choice for medium-weight yarn, especially when you want to achieve slightly looser stitches and beautiful drape.
By switching to a smaller hook, your wrap will get smaller, so keep that in mind when choosing tools for this shawl pattern. The original sample comes in size 63” x 30”, allowing you to drape it over your shoulder or wrap it around your neck like a scarf.
Is This Crochet Shawl Suitable As a Beginner Project?
This wrap crochet pattern is a great project for beginners looking to learn something new. It’s done with alternating rows of v-stitches and rows of simple double crochets, which add a lot of texture. The last two rows feature back post double crochet and front post double crochet stitches to create a modern ribbed border.
If you feel like you might use an extra helping hand, check out the step-by-step video tutorial from Toni Lipsey.
