Hello and welcome to the Shape Play Wrap make-a-long exclusively designed and hosted in collaboration with Scheepjes. The pattern will go live on July 2nd, 2025, but today I would like to share all the information about the design together with colors and yarn amounts needed to complete this versatile accessory.
I have been wanting to design something like this for a few years now, but as it often happens, other projects kept jumping on top of my to-do list, and there was never enough time to sit and develop the wrap idea.
However, when Scheepjes approached me with an offer to host this summer’s make-a-long (MAL), I gladly put all current designing on pause and started working on the wrap right away.
The pattern will be soon available on Ravelry HERE (and on Etsy, too). In a meanwhile, you can get ready with the materials and join official Scheepjes groups on Facebook: Dutch or International.
The pattern will be available in English language with US crochet terms, and Dutch. It will contain full written row-by-row instructions as well as detailed photo-tutorial and video-tutorial explaining the basics of the technique.
Construction and measurements
The construction of the Shape Play Wrap is simple. It’s just a rectangle. But a few buttons on the sides can transform it into a poncho or a shrug.
Well, I should disclosure that the idea of the wrap-transformer, which can be worn and styled in different ways, does not belong to me of course. There are similar examples out there, but from the very beginning I knew exactly what stitch pattern I wanted to create.
The pattern is written for one size (approx. 70cm x 145cm / 27½in x 57in after blocking). These exact measurements come out of the average arm’s length, and it should fit a variety of body sizes and types.
However, the wrap is very easy to adjust for width and length, if you wish a bigger finished accessory. By doubling the width, you can even turn the wrap into a blanket (obviously, you will need more yarn for that).
Yarn ideas
My idea was to develop smooth, textured cables in contrast against the plain background. And it all worked out the way I imagined it in my head.
Yarn choices were also clear from the beginning, as I wanted to use Scheepjes Whirl. The first prototype was created with two Whirl cakes in the same color, and then we went even further with the wonderful tester’s team, to offer you as many options as possible.
Where to find yarn
You can find all yarns in your local Scheepjes store, or on Amazon (affiliate).
Option 1: Two Scheepjes Whirl cakes
You can choose if you would like to use two cakes of Whirl in the same color, or different colors. If you pick two cakes in the same color, you can either make your wrap symmetrical (so, both edges will be the same), or asymmetrical (the colors will blend into each other from opposite edges, and two edges will look differently).
And if you choose two cakes of Whirl in different colors, then obviously the wrap will be colorful and asymmetrical (in terms of placement of the colors).
Regardless of if you go with symmetry or non-symmetry, you will need an extra cake of Scheepjes Whirlette yarn to match one of the Whirls. And unless you choose the calm ombre shades of Whirl, the wrap will become bright and extraordinary.
The sample shown below was made by Ruth Lambert with Whirl 781 Sea Breeze Tease (and matching Whirlette 854 Blueberry) and Whirl 558 Shrinking Violet.
Option 2: Whirl and Whirlette
This option is more consistent with the same Whirlette background throughout, and colorful cables created with Whirl.
This wrap is more discreet with fewer colors involved and will be a good choice if you are looking for an elegant everyday outfit.
The sample to represent this yarn option was made by Esther Schippers with Whirlette 891 Chestnut (4 cakes) and Whirl 795 Pastel Parfait.
Option 3: Mega Whirl
Visually, this option is like the asymmetrical wrap from option 1, with only difference that you do not need to make choices about separate Whirl cakes and no need to look for a matching Whirlette.
For this option, you will need just one cake of Mega Whirl, and you will work with both ends (inner and outer) at the same time.
Because Mega Whirl cake carries yarn amounts of three regular whirl cakes, you will have a decent number of leftovers after you finish the wrap. You can then use them for another project. For example, for a Grinda Shawl.
The Mega Whirl sample was created by Rineke Rottiné with 403 Noctura (only one cake is needed).
Option 4: Unity
Unity option is aimed at those who are looking into a warmer version of the Play Shape Wrap. Because Unity is a variegated yarn, rather than gradient, you will need only 3 colors (or even stay with just two for a minimalist look).
Scheepjes Unity yarn is warm, soft, a little fluffy and lightweight. Just what you need for cooler summer evenings or long winter days.
My sample uses 975 Canadutch (2 balls), 983 Scott (3 balls) and 970 Cypress Textiles (2 balls).
You will also need 10 buttons in size approx. 1.25cm/ ½in, and you can choose the color which matches one of the yarn colors.
This is all I wanted to share with you for now.
The pattern will be added to Ravelry and Etsy on July 2nd, 2025. Mark down this date and join our make-a-long.
Hope you enjoy!
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