Bonnie's Woodland Cabled Wrap

Bonnie's Woodland Cabled Wrap by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

Bonnie's Woodland Cabled Wrap is a versatile crochet design that functions as both an asymmetrical poncho and a stole or wrap. This intermediate-level project showcases a unique crochet cable technique developed by designer Bonnie Barker, combining traditional crochet stitches in an innovative construction method. The finished piece measures 19 inches wide by 64 inches long, making it an elegant layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs Bonnie Barker's signature crochet cable technique, which builds upon fundamental crochet stitches to create dimensional cable effects. The design utilizes ribbing rows as a structural element, demonstrating how basic crochet stitches can be combined and manipulated to achieve textured, cable-like patterns without requiring advanced or specialized techniques. The cable construction adds visual interest and depth while remaining accessible to intermediate-level crocheters.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for 10 skeins of KnitPicks Woodland Yarn, an Aran or Heavy Worsted weight yarn composed of 80% Merino Wool, 15% Baby Alpaca, and 5% viscose. Each skein contains 180 yards and weighs 100 grams. This fiber blend provides warmth, softness, and durability while maintaining excellent drape for a wrap or poncho silhouette.

Additional materials include:

• Crochet hook size I or 9 (5.50 mm) for main work
• Crochet hook size G or 6 (4.00 mm) for ribbing rows
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Six buttons, sized 1 inch to 1.25 inches

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 17 stitches equals 4 inches and 5 rows equals 2 inches when working ribbing rows with the larger hook size. Maintaining accurate gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions of 19 inches wide by 64 inches long.

Difficulty Level and Support

Rated as an intermediate project, Bonnie's Woodland Cabled Wrap is designed for crocheters with foundational skills and experience working with basic stitches. The pattern includes access to complete video tutorials available through watch.BonnieBayCrochet.com, with demonstrations for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters, providing visual guidance throughout the construction process.