Velvet Wake Wrap | Free Crochet Pattern

Wrap yourself in timeless elegance with the Velvet Wake Wrap — a versatile crochet rectangle you can wear three different ways. Inspired by the luxurious perfume balm of the same name in The Sea Glass Journal — and a nod to Cleopatra’s legendary style — this design combines striking texture with effortless drape.

Work a single panel for a dramatic wrap, join two panels into a flowing vest, or seam them into a breezy dress. This modular approach makes the Velvet Wake Wrap as adaptable as it is beautiful. The stitch pattern is approachable for confident beginners yet delivers high-impact results you’ll want to wear year-round.

This free version includes the complete wrap instructions, plus tips for transforming the design into a vest or dress. If you’d like a portable, ad-free PDF with bonus style notes and a clean, printable layout, you’ll find it available on Patreon as a thank-you to my supporters.

The Velvet Wake Wrap is part of the creative world of The Sea Glass Journal, my upcoming novel about healing, creativity, and second chances on the shores of Southwest Florida. Just as the characters piece together beauty from fragments, this design transforms simple stitches into something timeless and versatile.

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Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Modular construction for endless styling options
Stunning in solid colors or gradient yarns
Wearable across seasons and occasions
Clear step-by-step instructions and stitch chart

A versatile crochet rectangle that transforms into a wrap, vest, or dress.

Inspired by the elegance of the Velvet Wake perfume balm in The Sea Glass Journal, this modular design flows with timeless style. Crochet one panel for a dramatic wrap, two for a vest, or seam them into a breezy dress. The stitch pattern creates a striking texture while remaining approachable for confident beginners.*

Materials

Yarn:
Dress: 1,380 yds (1,262 m) #3 dk weight yarn
Wrap Shawl: 690 yds (631m) #3 dk weight yarn
- Shown in: Hobbii Yarn’s Friends Cotton 8/6; 100% cotton; #3 DK weight yarn; 115 yds (105 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) ball; color Black (009), 12 balls
- Try This: A slow-changing gradient yarn for a flowing ombré effect
Hook: H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge

14 sts = 4 in (10 cm) in stitch pattern, after blocking

Finished Size

Each rectangle: 22 in (56cm) wide, 60 in (152.4cm) long.

Stitch Guide (US Crochet Terms)

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
dc2tog: Double crochet 2 together
dc3tog: Double crochet 3 together
dc5tog: Double crochet 5 together

Pattern Notes

Work in joined rounds for the length of the rectangle.
Weave in loose ends as you go.
Turn work at the end of each round unless otherwise specified.
Have fun! The joy of creativity is in the process.

Video Tutorial

Make it Any Size

To customize your wrap’s width, start with a chain that’s a multiple of 10 + 1.

Narrower wrap/scarf: Reduce starting chain in multiples of 10.
Wider wrap: Add 10 chains for every extra ~2.75″ (7 cm) of width.
Tip: For tutorials or practice, make a reduced-size sample in gradient yarn to see the stitch pattern and color changes without committing to full size.

Charts

Instructions – Rectangular Wrap

Note: To make a different shape or size of rectangle, subtract your desired width from length and this is the measurement your starting chain should be.

Rectangle (make 1 for wrap, 2 for dress or vest):

Ch106. This equals a foundation of 101 chains. The additional ch5 at the end counts as your first dc + ch2.

Round 1: Ch106. This equals a foundation of 101 chains. The additional ch5 at the end counts as (dc, ch2). Work (dc, ch2, dc) in the 6th ch from hook. *Ch2, skip 2 chs, dc in each of the next 5 chs, ch2, skip 2 chs, dc in next ch. Rep from * across to end. In last ch, work (ch2, dc)x4. Turn work to crochet along opposite side of foundation. Rep from * across. In final ch, work (ch2, dc, ch2). Slst to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join round.

Round 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same st, ch2, dc5tog in next dc, ch2, 5dc in next dc, *(ch2, dc5tog over next 5 dcs, ch2, 5dc in next dc)x10 **. (Ch2, dc5tog in next st, ch2, 5dc in next st, ch2)x2. Rep from * to ** once more, ch2, dc5tog in next dc, ch2, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.

Round 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 dcs, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next st, *(ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, 1dc in next st)x3, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next st, ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next dc. Rep from * around, ch2, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.

Round 4: Ch3, dc4tog over next 4 dcs (counts as first dc5tog), ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, *(ch2, dc5tog over next 5 dcs, ch2, 5dc in next dc)x3, ch2, dc5tog over next 5 sts, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, ch2, **dc5tog over next 5 dcs, ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc. Rep from * once more, ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, ch2, slst to first st at beg of round to join.

Round 5: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, *(ch2, 1dc in next st, ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs)x3, ch2, (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2**, 1dc in next st, ch2, (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs. Rep from * once more, slst to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join.

Round 6: Ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same st, ch2, dc5tog over next 5 dcs, *ch2, 5dc in next st, ch2, dc5tog over next 5 dcs. Rep from * around, ch2, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.

Round 7: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 dcs, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next st, *(ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, 1dc in next st)x5, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next st, ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next dc. Rep from * around, ch2, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.

Round 8: Ch3, dc4tog over next 4 dcs (counts as first dc5tog), ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, *(ch2, dc5tog over next 5 dcs, ch2, 5dc in next dc)x5, ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, ch2, **dc5tog over next 5 dcs, ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc. Rep from * once more, ch2, (5dc in next dc, ch1)x2, 5dc in next dc, ch2, slst to first st at beg of round to join,

Round 9: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, *(ch2, 1dc in next st, ch2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs)x5, ch2, (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2**, 1dc in next st, ch2, (1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch2, dc in next ch1 sp, ch2)x2, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs. Rep from * once more, slst to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join.

Rounds 10 – 15: Repeat rounds 3 – 6 once, then rounds 3 – 4 once more.

Fasten off.

Assembly (Optional Dress or Vest):

For Wrap (no assembly):

No sewing is needed.

Simply weave in all loose ends and block to finished measurements.

For Vest (Requires 2 Rectangles):

Lay the two wraps side by side, long edges aligned.

Seam them together along the center back from midpoint to hem, leaving the top half open.

On the open top half, seam along each shoulder edge, leaving an opening in the middle for the neck.

Finally, seam up each side from the hem upward, leaving openings for the arms.

Try on and adjust the depth of armholes as desired.

For Dress (Requires 2 Rectangles):

Place the two wraps on top of each other with short ends aligned at the top.

Seam across each shoulder edge, leaving the neckline open.

Next, seam both sides from hem upward, leaving openings at the top for the arms.

Adjust the side seams to your preferred fit — loose for drape, or higher for a more fitted silhouette.

Tip: For maximum versatility, consider corset-tying the seams instead of permanently sewing them. This way, you can wear the piece as a wrap, a vest, or a dress anytime you like — simply adjust the ties to switch styles.

Tip: Use a belt or sash to cinch the waist for shaping. A drapey fiber will give more flow, while cotton or linen will hold structure.

Finishing:

Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.

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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

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