Free Mood Shawl Crochet Pattern – In The Mood Wrap

Looking for a free easy crochet mood wrap pattern?  The In The Mood Wrap is a free mood shawl crochet pattern with lots of texture.  With a sister triangle shawl, this easy crochet pattern is a modern take on a temperature project.  Read on to find out more about the In The Mood Wrap and how to access the free crochet pattern.

FREE Mood Shawl Crochet Pattern Inspiration

I experienced so many things in 2023 and one of the things that kept me grounded was crochet.  Me time, happy place, all those things.  It also gave me time to reflect on things and I wanted to bring some element of that into an easy reflective crochet wrap or shawl pattern project.

The In the Mood Shawl started life as a single triangle shawl crochet pattern, then became two patterns because I prefer crochet wraps or rectangle shawl patterns and then a collaborative mood crochet along project as the idea grew.

Confession time.  I like the idea of a crochet temperature shawl, blanket or project but I do not have the staying power for 52 weeks of a single stitch and all those ends!  Wanting to be one of the cool kids, but in my own way, is how this free mood shawl crochet pattern began life.  

As the idea grew, so did the In The Mood Project, a collaborative crochet along with Cosy Rosie UK. To find out more about the CAL and join check out the blog post here.

In the Mood crochet wrap pattern yarn & materials 

To create my In The Mood Wrap as part of the Mood Project CAL I am using Valley Yarn Huntington in 7 Colours! Huntington is 75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon Blend, 2/fine/fingering weight yarn available from Lovecrafts.

The 7 colours I have chosen correspond to the 7 colours of the Chakra and I am planning to make a striped version during the In The Mood Project CAL 2024, and add multicoloured fringe to the ends with the remaining yarn. Although colours are not specifically a part of this pattern, if you would like to make a multicoloured version of this beginner free mood shawl crochet pattern check out the pinterest board here.

For alternative yarns to create own easy crochet wrap, try Twister Solid for a single colour option, Scheepjes Whirl for a gradient or custom cakes from Crochet UK. While I am not sure totally that a gradient will be the best choice for this design, if it does work well I think it would show up best in this free mood shawl crochet pattern version as you could potentially end up with a fairly even but full of texture gradient throughout your wrap.

Crochet Mood Shawl pattern info & tips

The In the Mood Wrap is a free mood shawl crochet pattern that is suitable for beginners. .  Using a selection of stitches assigned to specific moods, you will stitch up a unique crochet wrap with this crochet pattern. If you prefer triangle shawls, check out the In the Mood Triangle here.

Although there are a number of stitches used, there are individual charts, photo and video tutorials available to aid absolute beginners in creating their own unique version of this free mood shawl crochet project.

Featuring popcorns, puffs, bobbles and using your own personal moods to determine the finished result of your crochet wrap, this pattern is a unique take on a temperature crochet along and a mindfulness or self care routine.

Terms: Pattern is written in US crochet terms.  

Skill level: beginner

Type: written, charts included in pdf pattern 

Yarn: Approx 1200m/1400yds of any 2/fine/fingering weight yarn. I am using Huntington by Valley Yarns in 7 Colours, Sunset, Red, Violet, Blue, North Sea, Navy & Mustard

Hook: 4mm or whatever you are most comfortable using with this weight of yarn. Gauge is not important in this pattern. Please note total yardage is estimated using my gauge and will vary based on the stitches actually used when making your easy mood shawl.

Other Materials: stitch markers, darning needle, mood tracker, scissors

In the Mood Shawl Tester Thanks

Huge thanks to Yvonne, Lyn and Carmel for helping me with the test for this free mood shawl crochet pattern test. Although we didn’t make whole shawls, we did make small samples to demonstrate just how unique a crochet shawl pattern this is. Checkout their samples below.

Buy the In the Mood Wrap Pattern

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Love blankets too? Grab the entire In the Mood Project 4 pattern bundle – including both the In the Mood Triangle Shawl and the In The Mood Wrap as well as both blanket patterns designed by Cosy Rosie UK for £10 via the button below

FREE In The Mood Wrap Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner

Terms:  US Terms

Materials used –

Yarn: 3 x Valley Yarns Huntington or 1200m of any 2/fine/fingering weight yarn

Hook: 4mm

Other items:  scissors, darning needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 15 dc x 13 rows = 4ins approx

Size: 19 x 66 ins approx (unblocked)

Notes: 

• This pattern is written for the In The Mood CAL 2024
• This pattern is written in the style of a temperature blanket. PLEASE read through the entire pattern before you start your project.
• Ch3 counts as a st at the start of rows
• Ch2 counts as a st at the start of rows 

Stitches & Abbreviations:

• Chain – ch
• Double Crochet – dc
• Half Double Crochet – hdc
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• Space(es) – sp(s)
• Single Crochet – sc
• Turning Chain – tch
• 2 Double Crochet Cluster – 2dcl* see special stitches
• Bobble Stitch – bobble* see special stitches 
• Back Post Double Crochet – bpdc
• Extended Half Double Crochet – ehdc* see special stitches
• Front Post Double Crochet – fpdc
• Paired Half Double Crochet – phdc* see special stitches
• Puff Stitch – puff* see special stitches
• Popcorn – pop* see special stitches

Special Stitches:

Puff (puff) – yarn over and insert your hook into the specified st or space, (yarn over and pull up a loop) 5 times ( 11 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through all the loops on the hook, ch1.  This final ch does not count as a st.

Extended Half Double Crochet (ehdc) – yarn over and insert your hook into the specified st or sp, yarn over and pull through the st and 1st loop on the hook, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook.

Paired Half Double Crochet (phdc) – hdc2tog inserting the hook 1st into the same st as previously worked, then into the next st.

2 Double Crochet Cluster (2dcl) – yarn over and insert your hook into the specified st, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and insert your hook into the same st or sp, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.

Bobble Stitch – (bobble) – (yarn over and insert your hook into the specified st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook) 5 times, yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook. (give a tug to tighten it)

Popcorn – (pop) – dc 5 times into the specified st, then pull the last loop up and remove your hook, insert your hook from front to back into both loops at the top of the 1st of the 5 dcs, then back into the long loop of the 5th dc, pull the looped stitch through the 5th dc, ch1 to secure your popcorn.  This final ch1 does not count as a st.

How to read and use this pattern.

The In The Mood Wrap is a year long project documenting the moods you experience throughout the year.

Use each stitch pattern to reflect the OVERALL mood of the week.

The pattern contains 7 different stitch patterns – each reflect a broader mood type.  

Follow the instructions for each mood to complete the 52 sections of this cal.

For example:

Week one – Happy – use the pattern for the Happy Stitch Section 

Week two – Energetic – use the pattern for the Energetic Stitch Section

Each section is an equal number of rows – 4, however the height of the rows will vary.

Please note, the overall size of your wrap WILL vary depending on the moods you experience throughout the year.  The total yardage included in the pattern is estimated to include an additional 20% of yarn based on MY gauge.

Each stitch section is clearly labelled with the relevant mood in this easy free mood shawl crochet pattern.

ALL – General Information

Week 1: 

Start:

Ch107 

Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in every ch across.  Turn (105 dc)

Row 2: Ch3, dc in every st across.  Turn 

Rows 3 – 6: Complete the section for your overall mood in Week 1

Week’s Two – Fifty Two

Weeks 2 – 51:

Complete the section for your overall mood in each week

Week 52:

Rows 207 – 210:

Complete the section for your overall mood in Week 52

Row 211:

Ch3, dc in every st across.

Tie off and secure your ends.

I hope you enjoyed this free mood shawl crochet pattern and look forward to seeing your In the Mood Wraps!

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Bye for now,

B x