The Ember & Ash Tunisian Crochet Wrap Free Pattern – A Woven Sunset of Texture

There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a gradient unfold beneath your fingers—especially when it mimics the warm, fading glow of a fire. The Ember & Ash Tunisian Crochet Wrap is a modern, beginner-friendly shawl pattern that uses the rhythmic beauty of the Tunisian simple stitch (TSS) to create a dense, woven fabric with a smooth, fabric-like drape. This isn’t just a crochet project; it’s a wearable sunset, transitioning from a deep burnt orange at the point to a soft grey, a rich plum, and finally a warm cream at the top edge.

Because this wrap is worked in one piece from the bottom point upward, it’s a fantastic introduction to Tunisian crochet. You’ll master the simple stitch, practice clean color changes, and finish with a polished, single-crochet border. Whether you’re a seasoned maker looking for a meditative project or a curious beginner ready to try a new technique, this free pattern is your ticket to a cozy, modern accessory that looks far more complex than it is.

Let’s gather your materials and start weaving this beautiful gradient together.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, ensure you have the following supplies on hand. This project is designed to be forgiving, so feel free to substitute with similar worsted-weight yarns that bring you joy.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 4 colors (approximately 400g total):
  • Ember: Burnt orange (approx. 100g)
  • Ash: Soft grey (approx. 100g)
  • Dusk: Deep plum (approx. 100g)
  • Cream: Off-white (approx. 100g)
• Tunisian Crochet Hook: Size 6.5mm (US K) with a 12-inch cord. The cord is essential to hold the increasing number of stitches comfortably.
• Standard Crochet Hook: Size 6.5mm (US K) for the border.
• Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.

Gauge: 14 Tunisian simple stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches square (after light blocking). Gauge is important for drape, but this wrap is forgiving—just keep your tension consistent.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This wrap is worked in one piece from the bottom point upward, increasing at the edges to form a triangle. The color changes create the gradient. All rows use the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) unless noted. The return pass is always the same: ch 1, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops* across.

Understanding the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)

If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, here’s a quick refresher. The forward pass is where you pick up loops; the return pass is where you close them. For TSS, you insert your hook under the front vertical bar of the stitch from right to left, yarn over, and pull up a loop. You’ll do this across the row, leaving all loops on your hook. Then you work the return pass to bind them off.

Foundation Row (Ember)

1. With Ember, make a slip knot and chain 3.
2. Insert your Tunisian hook into the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook).
3. Repeat in the 3rd chain from the hook. (3 loops on hook).
4. Work the return pass: ch 1, then *yarn over, pull through 2 loops* across until 1 loop remains on the hook. (1 loop on hook, which counts as the first stitch of the next row).

Row 1 (Ember)

1. Insert hook under the front vertical bar of the first stitch (the one just below the loop on your hook). Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook).
2. Continue working TSS across to the last stitch. You should have 2 loops on your hook for each stitch worked.
3. In the last stitch, work 2 TSS (this is your increase). To do this, insert your hook under the front vertical bar of the last stitch, pull up a loop, then insert your hook under the same bar again and pull up another loop. (You now have 4 loops on hook).
4. Work the return pass: ch 1, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops* across. (3 stitches total).

Row 2 (Ember)

1. TSS across all stitches, working 2 TSS in the last stitch (increase).
2. Work the return pass. (4 stitches total).

Repeat Increase Pattern (Ember)

Repeat Row 2, increasing by 1 stitch each row, until you have 20 stitches with Ember. Remember to always work the increase in the last stitch of the forward pass. Your work will naturally form a triangle point.

Color Change to Ash

1. At the beginning of the next row, join Ash with a slip stitch. To do this, insert your hook into the first vertical bar, yarn over with Ash, and pull through both loops on your hook.
2. Continue the same increase pattern (TSS across, 2 TSS in last stitch) for 20 more rows, until you have 40 stitches.
3. Work the return pass after each row as usual.

Color Change to Dusk

1. Join Dusk with a slip stitch at the beginning of the next row.
2. Continue the same increase pattern for 20 rows, until you have 60 stitches.

Color Change to Cream

1. Join Cream with a slip stitch at the beginning of the next row.
2. Continue the same increase pattern for 20 rows, until you have 80 stitches.

Final Row (No Increase)

1. Work TSS across all 80 stitches without increasing. This means you’ll work one TSS in each stitch, including the last one.
2. Work the return pass.
3. Fasten off by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop. Weave in all ends with your yarn needle.

Adding the Border

1. With your standard crochet hook and Cream yarn, attach the yarn with a slip stitch anywhere along the edge of the triangle.
2. Work a round of single crochet (sc) evenly around the entire edge of the triangle. The goal is to keep the edge flat and neat, so work approximately 1 sc per row-end along the sides and 1 sc per stitch along the top.
3. In each corner (the bottom point and the two top corners), work 3 sc in the same stitch to create a smooth, rounded turn.
4. When you reach the starting point, join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
5. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Blocking

Blocking is the final secret to a professional finish. Lightly mist your wrap with water and gently pin it out to shape on a blocking mat or towel. Focus on the corners and the straight edges. Allow it to dry completely. This will relax the stitches, enhance the drape, and make the gradient truly shine.

And there you have it—a stunning, handcrafted Tunisian crochet wrap that looks like a woven sunset. The dense texture of the TSS stitch makes it warm and cozy, while the gradient palette ensures it’s a modern statement piece. Whether you drape it over your shoulders on a cool evening or gift it to a loved one, this wrap is a testament to the beauty of simple, rhythmic crafting.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your Ember & Ash masterpiece!