Lato

LATO
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
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Inspired by a summer breeze, Lato – the Polish word for summer – imitates the movement of the wind passing over a
corn eld on a beautiful summer day. The wrap features two different sections separated by a transition segment. Both
sections are repeated a total of four times using different color combinations. Their lacy characteristics create an open
structure, which is interrupted by the solid transition segment that prepares the color change for the following section.
A front post single crochet row at each end gives the wrap a more rigid edge to avoid curling. Optional tassels can be
added for a more romantic nish.

The luxurious blend of baby alpaca, silk, and yak makes Vellum Fingering the perfect base for shawls and wraps. Its
soft feel and blocking performance gives accessories a beautiful drape. It is an ideal choice for crocheted items with
occasional stiff attributes.

JOHANNA HUCK CHANDI AGEE

Designer Expression Fiber Arts

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SIZE: One size

Finished Unblocked Measurements: 46.5” length x 18” width (118 cm x 46 cm)
Finished Blocked Measurements: 63” length x 20” width (160 cm x 51 cm)
DIMENSIONS
Expression Fiber Arts Vellum Fingering
(201 yds/183 m per 1.8 oz/50 g skein)
Shown in colors: Scale the Summit (C1), Passage (C2), Soul Hike (C3), & Trails (C4)
(2 skeins of each color are needed.)
If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.
MATERIALS
Approx. total yardage:1,360-1579 yds (1,244-1444 m). This sample used 1,360 yds
(1,244 m; excl. tassels) – C1: 350 yds, C2: 342 yds, C3: 334 yds, & C4: 334 yds. The tassels
used approx. 15 yds of each color for a nal total of 1,420 yds (1298 m).

US size D (3.25 mm) and US size E (3.5 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge
HOOK

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors

TOOLS

31 sts and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Aligned V with US E (3.5 mm), unblocked
27 sts and 11 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Aligned V with US E (3.5 mm), blocked
(Instructions can be found on page 5.)
GAUGE

Intermediate - For those crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or
stitch combinations. Stitches include single crochet, half double crochet, double
crochet, treble crochet, double crochet-v stitch, front post single crochet, and
foundation single crochet. SKILL LEVEL

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C1 (2, 3, 4) Color 1 (2, 3, 4)

ch chain

ch-1 sp chain-1 space

dc double crochet

dc-v double crochet-v (2 dc in same st)

ea each

FO fasten off

FPsc front post single crochet

FSC foundation single crochet

hdc half double crochet

lp loop

prev previous

rem remain(s)

rep repeat

RS right/front side of work

sc single crochet

sk skip

sp space

st(s) stitch(es)

tc treble crochet

tch turning chain

WS wrong/back side of work

yo yarn over

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NOTES

• Lato is a rectangular wrap worked at in rows. The wrap features two different sections that are
repeated four times in the same order but using different color combinations. In the Aligned V
section, you will work double crochet-v rows so that the V’s appear on top of each other in every
row. The Wave section imitates the movement of the wind by applying the height difference of
single, half double, double, and treble crochets. Both sections are separated by a transition
segment that prepares the color change for the following section. Front post single crochet rows
at the start and end help to prevent the edges from curling.
• All four colors will be neighboring each other, so you want to ensure enough contrast between
every color.
• Because I am a tight crocheter, I highly recommend checking your gauge against mine to ensure
that you have enough yarn to complete the design and reach the desired measurements.
• The pattern includes written instructions, as well as a chart at the end of the PDF.
• The length and width of the wrap can be adjusted individually, but note that the sample used up
approximately 1,360 yds (~ 340 yds of each color). For a longer or wider version, you’ll potentially
need additional yarn (Aligned V section: multiple of 3+7, Wave section: multiple of 16+5).
• If desired, tassels can be attached to each corner to give the wrap its nal touch.
• Click here to watch a tutorial of how to crochet this wrap. Check out this video for instructions on
making tassels.

SPECIAL STITCHES

FPsc Insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright
part) of next st, yo and draw yarn through, yo and complete sc.

FSC Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, *yo and pull up lp, yo and pull through 1 lp
{foundation ch made}, yo and pull through 2 lps {FSC made}**, insert hook in
foundation ch of prev FSC, rep from * until you have required number of sts ending
with **.

GAUGE SWATCH

Aligned V: Chain at least 37 with US E (3.5 mm).

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, sk 1, *dc-v, ch 1**, sk 2; rep from * until 3 sts rem ending with **, sk
1, 2 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Dc in next st, *sk ch-1 sp, dc-v in dc-v sp of prev row, ch 1; rep from * until 3 sts rem, sk st of
dc-v, 2 dc (place last dc in tch), ch 3, turn. [ch 3 counts as dc]

Rep Row 2 for desired height.

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Beginning Edge Wave Section

Row 1 (RS): Using C1 and smaller hook, 133 Row 1 (RS): Sc to end of row, ch 1, turn. [133
FSC, ch 1, turn. [133 FSC] sc]
Alternatively: Using C1, ch 134, turn. Sc in 2nd Row 2 (WS): Rep Row 1. Change to C4, ch 1,
ch from hook, sc to end of row, ch 1, turn. [133 turn. Cut C3.
sc] Row 3: With C4, sc, *3 sc**, ch 1, sk 1, hdc, ch
Row 2 (WS): FPsc to end of row, sc in last st, ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, tc, ch 1, sk 1, tc, ch 1, sk 1,
1, turn. [133 sts] dc, ch 1, sk 1, hdc, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * until 1
st rem ending with **, sc, ch 1, turn. [16 tc, 16
Aligned V Section dc, 16 hdc, 29 sc, 56 ch]
Row 1 (RS): Using US E (3.5 mm) hook, sc to Row 4: Sc in ea sc and ch-1 sp to the end of
end of row, ch 1, turn. [133 sc] the row, change to C3, ch 1, turn. Cut C4. [133
Row 2 (WS): Rep Row 1. Change to C2, ch 3, sc]
turn. Cut C1. Rows 5-6: With C3, rep Rows 1-2. Change to
Row 3: With C2, dc in next st, sk 1, *dc-v, ch C4, ch 3, turn. Cut C3.
1**, sk 2; rep from * until 3 sts rem ending with Row 7: With C4, *tc, ch 1, sk 1, tc**, ch 1, sk 1,
**, sk 1, 2 dc, ch 3, turn. [90 dc, 43 ch; ch 3 dc, ch 1, sk 1, hdc, ch 1, sk 1, 3 sc, ch 1, sk 1,
counts as dc here and throughout] hdc, ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * until 1
Row 4: Dc in next st, *sk ch-1 sp, dc-v in dc-v sp st rem ending with **, dc in last st, ch 1, turn.
of prev row, ch 1; rep from * until 3 sts rem, sk [18 tc, 18 dc, 16 hdc, 24 sc, 57 ch]
st of dc-v, 2 dc (place last dc in tch), ch 3, turn. Row 8: Sc in ea sc and ch-1 sp to the end of
Rows 5-10: Rep Row 4 six times. Change to row placing last sc in tch, change to C3, ch 1,
C1, ch 1, turn. turn. Cut C4. [133 sc]
Row 11: Sc in ea st and ch-1 sp to end of row Rows 9-10: Rep Rows 1-2.
placing last sc in tch, ch 1, turn. [133 sc] Rows 11-42: Rep Rows 3-10 four times. DO
Row 12: Rep Row 1. Change to C2, ch 3, turn. NOT change color on the last rep of Row 10.
Cut C1. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13-22: Rep Rows 3-12. DO NOT change
color on the last rep of Row 12. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 3 sections above using the colors
indicated in the instructions below.
Transition
Row 1 (RS): With C1, sc to end of row, ch 1, Transition in C3 & C2.
turn. [133 sc] Aligned V Section in C2 & C3.
Row 2 (WS): *Sc, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * until 1 st Transition in C2 & C4.
rem, sc in last st. Change to C3, ch 1, turn. Cut Wave Section in C4 & C1.
C2. [67 sc, 66 ch] Transition in C4 & C3.
Row 3: With C3, sc, *sc in ch-1 sp**, ch 1, sk 1; Aligned V Section in C3 & C4.
rep from * until 1 st rem ending with **, sc in Transition in C3 & C1.
last st, ch 1, turn. [68 sc, 65 ch] Wave Section in C1 & C2.
Row 4: Sc in ea st and ch-1 sp to end of row Transition in C1 & C4.
placing last sc in tch, ch 1, turn. [133 sc] Aligned V Section in C4 & C1.
Transition in C4 & C2.
Wave Section in C2 & C3.
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 Finishing Edge Row 2 (WS): FPsc to end of row, sc in last st.

Row 1 (RS): With C2 and smaller hook, sc to FO. [133 sts]
end of row, ch 1, turn. [133 sc]

FINISHING

Weave in all loose ends. Soak the wrap in lukewarm water, and press out the excess moisture with a
towel. Block the wrap to measurements rather aggressively in length. Optional: Add tassels to each
corner, if desired. Enjoy your handmade wrap!

SCHEMATIC

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Finishing Row 1

Wave Row 7

Wave Row 5

Wave Row 3

Wave Row 1

Transition Row 3

Transition Row 1

Aligned V Row 11

ch (chain)
dc (double crochet) Aligned V Row 3

dc-v stitch Aligned V Row 1

FPsc (front post single crochet)
Setup Row 1
FSC (foundation single crochet)

ch (chain) hdc (half double crochet) pattern repeat

dc (double crochet) sc (single crochet)

dc-v stitch tc (treble crochet)

FPsc (front post single crochet) tch (ch 1 turning chain)

FSC (foundation single crochet) tch (ch 3 turning chain)

hdc (half double crochet)

sc (single crochet)
tc (treble crochet)
tch (ch 1 turning chain)
tch (ch 3 turning chain)
Created With Crochet Chart for iPhone & iPad

Created With Crochet Chart for iPhone & iPad

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