Inspired by the gorgeous, textured lace demonstrated in the video So Easy, So Beautiful! Must Try Crochet Stitch for Beginners! by Crochet Knitting art, this pattern uses a simple two-row repeat to create a fabric that is both airy and wonderfully cozy. We call this the Whispering Petals Stitch because the delicate clusters peek out from a surrounding web of lace, making it an ideal choice for a luxurious shawl, scarf, or baby blanket.
This pattern is written for a versatile Medium Lapghan/Shawl size, but includes instructions for customization.
📋 Project Details & Materials
| Item | Detail | Notes |
| Project | Whispering Petals Wrap (Shawl/Lapghan) | Approx. 40 inches x 50 inches |
| Skill Level | Beginner-Intermediate | Requires familiarity with the puff/cluster stitch. |
| Yarn | DK Weight (Category 3) or Worsted Weight (Category 4) | Choose a soft yarn like acrylic, cotton, or wool blend for excellent drape. |
| Hook | 5.0 mm (H/8) or size needed to obtain soft drape. | Always check your yarn label for hook recommendations. |
| Notions | Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Scissors. |
Gauge (Measured in Petals Stitch, blocked)
1 Petal cluster repeat (from center of V-St to center of next V-St) = approx. 3.5 inches wide.
📚 Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| Ch | Chain |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| Sk | Skip |
| Sp | Space |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch |
| Rep | Repeat |
✨ Special Stitches
| Stitch Name | Abbreviation | Instruction |
| Petal Cluster (PC) | PC | Yarn over, insert hook into designated stitch/space, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). [Yarn over, insert hook into same St/Sp, pull up a loop] 3 times (9 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on hook. Ch 1 to secure. |
| V-Stitch | V-st | (DC, Ch 1, DC) into the designated stitch or space. |
Stitch Multiple: Chain a multiple of 4 + 3.
Part 1: The Whispering Petals Stitch Pattern
The beauty of this stitch comes from its simple two-row repeat, creating a textured row and a lace row that stack perfectly.
Step 1: Starting Foundation Chain
Determine your desired width. For a lapghan, chain approximately 155 chains (a multiple of 4 + 3).
Foundation Row (Setup):
- SC in the 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), turn.
Step 2: The Two-Row Repeat
Row 1 (Lace/V-Stitch Row – RS):
- DC in the first St (same as Ch 3).
- *Ch 1, Sk 1 St, DC in next St; rep from * across.
- End with a DC in the last SC. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 (Petals/Cluster Row – WS):
- SC in the first DC.
- *Ch 3, Sk the next Ch-1 Sp and DC.
- Work SC in the next DC. Rep from * across.
- End with Ch 3, Sk 1, SC in the top of the starting Ch 3. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), turn.
Row 3 (V-Stitch Row – RS):
- Work V-st into the first Ch-3 Sp.
- *Ch 1, Sk the SC.
- Work PC (Petal Cluster) into the top of the next SC.
- Ch 1, Sk the SC.
- Work V-st into the next Ch-3 Sp. Rep from * across.
- End with a V-st in the last Ch-3 Sp. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4 (Lace/V-Stitch Row – WS):
- DC in the Ch-1 Sp of the first V-st.
- *Ch 1, Sk 1 DC.
- DC into the top of the Petal Cluster.
- Ch 1, Sk 1 DC.
- DC into the Ch-1 Sp of the V-St. Rep from * across.
- End with DC in the top of the starting Ch 3. Ch 1, turn.
The Petals Repeat: Continue alternating Row 3 and Row 4 until your project reaches the desired length.
Part 2: Lapghan/Shawl Full Pattern Instructions
The following instructions use the Multiple of 8 + 3 for the Petals Stitch to create a highly textured, open fabric.
Starting the Wrap
Chain: Ch 163 (This is a multiple of 8 + 3, allowing 20 full pattern repeats).
Foundation Row (Setup): SC in the 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), turn.
Row 1 (Lace Setup – RS):
- DC in the next St.
- *Ch 2, Sk 2 St, SC in next St, Ch 2, Sk 2 St, DC in next St. Rep from * across.
- End with DC in the last SC. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2 (Petals Row – WS):
- Work 4 DC into the first Ch-2 Sp.
- *SC in the next DC (the one between the Ch-2 Sp’s).
- Work 5 DC into the next Ch-2 Sp. Rep from * across.
- End with 4 DC in the last Ch-2 Sp, DC in the top of the starting Ch 3. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 (Lace Row – RS):
- SC in the first DC.
- Ch 3, Sk 2 DC.
- PC (Petal Cluster) in the next DC.
- Ch 3, Sk 2 DC.
- SC in the next SC (the one between the 5-DC groups). Rep from * across.
- End with SC in the top of the starting Ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4 (Petals Setup – WS):
- Work 3 DC into the first Ch-3 Sp.
- *SC in the top of the PC.
- Work 4 DC into the next Ch-3 Sp. Rep from * across.
- End with 3 DC in the last Ch-3 Sp, DC in the last SC. Ch 3, turn.
Repeat: Continue repeating Rows 3 and 4 until the Wrap measures approximately 50 inches, or your desired length.
Finishing the Edge
Final Row (SC Border):
- After completing a Row 4 (Petals Setup), Ch 1, turn.
- SC evenly across the top row, placing SCs into the tops of each DC and the tops of each PC.
- Turn your work 90 degrees and SC evenly down the long side of the shawl/lapghan. Work 3 SC in the corner.
- SC evenly along the foundation chain edge, working into the bottom of each starting SC. Work 3 SC in the next corner.
- SC evenly up the second long side. Work 3 SC in the final corner.
- Sl St to the first SC to join.
- (Optional) For a neat final edge, work one round of Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch) around the entire perimeter.
Finishing:
- Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle.
- Blocking is Essential: Gently wet or steam block your finished wrap. This will relax the yarn, open up the beautiful lace patterns, and allow the intricate Petal Clusters to truly “whisper” across the fabric, enhancing the drape and overall finished size.
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