Omar Wrap, free crochet triangle scarf pattern
Bring the crochet boss vibes when you slip on the Omar Wrap, a FREE crochet triangle scarf pattern designed for the Crochet Academy.
There are few handmade projects more satisfying than a crochet triangle scarf. Something about the way the rows build on each other and grow into a cozy wrap gets me every time. Experience the joy of crochet by stitching the Omar Wrap using this free pattern + tutorial video.
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Get the Omar Wrap
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Omar Wrap + helpful tutorial video.
- PRINTABLE PDF: Pick up the beautifully formatted, ad-free PDF version of the Omar Wrap from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com.
Beginner Crochet Triangle Scarf
Elegant and understated, the Omar Wrap brings the cozy without being complicated. When designing this shawl, I wanted to combine my love for texture with a fun yarn to bring the vision to life. A good beginner crochet shawl should be a canvas for the yarn and creativity you bring to it. The Omar Wrap does just that, combining basic stitches with a touch of texture. It really shines when you crochet it with a fun and interesting yarn.
The Omar Wrap features an open texture through the body with the use of v-stitches broken up by rows of simple double crochet. The scarf is finished with a 2×2 ribbing, adding texture and a welcome change of pace toward the end of the project. Made with worsted weight yarn, it works up quickly and makes a perfect holiday gift.
Don’t know what worsted weight yarn is? Learn about yarn weights HERE!
Crochet With Color Changing Cake Yarn
To my utter delight, crochet is experiencing a renaissance right now. Not only do we see more quality crochet patterns available, but more crocheters are venturing into new yarns and colors. Color-changing cake yarns differ from skeins or hanks in that they show off a beautiful range of colors in a ready-to-use cake.
My original plan for the Omar Wrap was to make it in color blocks, customizing the shades and placement of the yarn in my shawl. After a bit more thought, I decided that I wanted the colors to place themselves in the shawl, so I picked up a couple cakes of Lion Brand’s Mandala Ombre. Mandala Ombre color-changing cakes have 5 colors that move seamlessly from one to the next.
I first tried Mandala Ombre for my free Daphne Afghan pattern and it was a pure joy to use. In the Omar Wrap, the seamless color changes marry perfectly with the subtle differences in stitches as the crochet triangle scarf continues to grow. The Omar Wrap lends itself to any kind of smooth worsted weight yarn. Choose a solid, tonal, variegated, or color-changing cake yarn for your project.
Want to make the Omar Wrap? Customize your Omar Wrap Kit by choosing your favorite shade of Mandala Ombre. START HERE!
Get the Omar Wrap
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Omar Wrap + helpful totial video.
- PRINTABLE PDF: Pick up the beautifully formatted, ad-free PDF version of the Omar Wrap from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com.
- YARN: Shop the yarn used in the Omar Wrap HERE.
Omar Wrap Details
DESCRIPTION
Meditative stitches, stunning texture, and graceful style merge in the Omar Wrap. The classic crochet triangle scarf gets a facelift with the use of self-striping cake yarn. The subtle color changes elevate the varying stitches and techniques through the shawl. Each row will have you hooked and you’ll be done before you know it!
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Mandala Ombre (worsted weight), 2 cakes in the color Cool
- 6mm crochet hook (like this one!)
- Scissors
- Tapesry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Blocking supplies (learn more about blocking in this post)
FINISHED SIZE
63″ wingspan x 30″ depth
GAUGE
4″ = 5 V-stitches x 8.5 rows, unblocked
ABBREVIATIONS
Bpdc = back post double crochet
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Fpdc = front post double crochet
MR = magic ring
Rep = repeat
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St(s) = stitches
Tch = turning chain
V-st = v-stitch (see Special Stitches)
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Fan (fan) – (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or space.
- V-Stitch (v-st) – (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or space.
NOTES
- Starting ch-4 counts as dc + ch 1.
- Pattern includes crochet shorthand. “2dc” means to place 2 double crochet in the same stitch (increase made).
Omar Wrap Pattern
Let’s make the Omar Wrap together! Follow along in this tutorial video:
ROW 1: Start MR, ch 4, (v-st, fan, v-st, ch 1, dc) in MR, mark the center dc of fan, close ring, turn.
ROW 2: Ch 4, *v-st in next ch-1 sp* to marked st, v-st in marked dc, move marker to ch-1 sp of last v-st, rep * to * 3 times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROW 3: Ch 4, *v-st in next ch-1 sp* to marked ch, fan in marked sp, move marker to center dc of fan, rep * to * to last ch-1 sp, v-st in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROW 4: Ch 4, sk first ch-1 sp, *v-st in next ch-1 sp* to marked dc, v-st in marked dc, move marker to ch-1 sp of last v-st, rep * to * to last ch-1 sp, sk last ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROWS 5-14: Rep Rows 3 and 4 five times.
ROW 15: Rep Row 3.
ROW 16: Ch 4, sk first ch-1 sp, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp to the ch-1 sp BEFORE the marked dc, 2dc in next ch-1 sp, 3dc in marked st, move marker to 2nd dc of 3dc group, 2dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp to last ch-1 sp of row, sk last ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROW 17: Ch 4, v-st in ch-1 sp, sk next dc, (v-st in next st, sk 2 dc) to marked dc, fan in marked dc, move maker to center dc of fan, (sk 2 dc, v-st in next st) to the dc BEFORE the tch, sk next dc, v-st in tch sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROW 18: Rep Row 4.
ROWS 19-32: Rep Rows 5-18 (14 rows).
ROWS 33-44: Rep Rows 5-16 (12 rows).
ROW 45: Ch 4, dc in ch-1 sp, fpdc 1, (bpdc 2, fpdc 2) to marked dc, ch 1, bpdc the marked st, move marker to dc just completed, ch 1, (fpdc 2, bpdc2) to st BEFORE ch-1 sp, fpdc 1, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
ROW 46: Ch 4, dc in ch-1 sp, (bpdc 2, fpdc 2) to 2 sts BEFORE ch-1 sp, bpdc 2, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc the marked st, remove marker, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, (bpdc 2, fpdc 2) to 2 sts BEFORE ch-1 sp, bpdc 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Weave in all ends. Steam block to finished measurements.
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And now you have a finished Omar Wrap. I absolutely loved making this crochet triangle scarf and I hope you do too. Share your projects with me on Instagram @TLYarnCrafts. Then drop by my private Facebook group, TLYC Makers, and share there too!
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I’m trying this with caron skinny cakes in tarte tatin. Hoping the smaller weight yarn will look nice
Hi Grant! You have a couple of options. You could try a standing double crochet and see if you like it better. The other option would be to do a single crochet border over the chain 3s at the end of the pattern.
Would it be possible to ch1 at the beginning of rows, and then double crochet in the first stitch, rather than the ch4 turning chain? I prefer the look of the ch1, but I’m not sure if it’ll work on this project
Absolutely – go with whichever method you prefer.
Absoluuuuutely gorgeous!!! The video tutorial is so helpful but gotta say gurrrl you knit so fast (had to slow it down to 0.75x hahahahah…)
But it’s so sweet of you to use a bright orange color so everything is shown very clearly. Finished this in a week and god I LOVE IT
I absolutely loved making this! Such a simple and beautiful pattern and it makes such a perfect gift <3
I added two single crochets in each of the row ends. I think it made a nice finished edge. Love this pattern!! Thanks Toni!
I am so glad that you enjoyed making the Omar. Make sure to show us your work (we love seeing allllll the makes!) in the Facebook Group and Tag us on IG!
Have someone ask me to make a Prayer Shawl (V-neck shape). This pattern looks perfect, however, the person provided me with two skeins of Red Heart Hygge–Plum Candy. This is a 5 weight yarn. Does this change the pattern any at all? Would I need to increase the initial chain count? I am not a pro, but do consider myself Intermediate with working up projects, but my no means am I intermediate or advanced in the “Understanding” the nooks and crannies of crochet.
I know I had to order more of the yarn, but need to know if this pattern can be done in this weight yarn. Thank you for any help and input you could provide.
Hi! Certainly, you can do this pattern with the yarn you have. No need to change the pattern – just your hook size. Go up to the size mentioned on the ball band, or even a 0.5mm size larger to keep the project airy.
I have almost finished the Omar Shawl. Thankyou for the video tutorial, so helpful. One problem, my top/long side is not a straight line, more like a gradual v – where did I go wrong and how can I fix?
Hi lovely – you didn’t mess anything up. The way this shawl increases causes an uneven top edge. You’ll just need to block your shawl. You can find out how to do that in this video – https://youtu.be/rqPkzTeCgMI?si=Dt4JWf1_wA6-L28W
I’m on row 45. Do I do 2 fpdc on one post, then 2 bpdc on the next post? Thank you for this pretty oattern.
Great question – happy to help. You will do a fpdc in each of the next 2 stitches, followed by a bpdc in each of the following 2 stitches. Hope that clears things up 🙂
Thank you, thank you for your reply. I love my shawl, I’ll finish it tonight.
Oh wait I can’t believe I didn’t comment on this hold on because this! Pattern! Is! So! Fun! My bestie is always cold so I sent her some shawl patterns to choose from, and this is the one she wanted. I made it with Hobbii’s Tea Time in the colour Mate since she always has a bottle of Mate with her 😀 the stripes it made in the pattern were super pretty :3 The pattern was easy to follow and it worked up fast. Now my bestie keeps it at her work chair so she can wrap up whenever 😀
My goodness, you sound like an incredible best friend to make them a wrap 🙂 She must also be crochet worthy! I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern and that the Mate color worked perfectly for the gift!