Louet Casey Wrap Crochet Pattern

Louet Casey Knitted Linen Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Louet Casey is a rectangular knitted shawl or wrap designed in one size, measuring approximately 16 1/2 inches wide by 68 inches long. This elegant accessory is crafted from Euroflax 100% Wet Spun Linen, a premium natural fiber yarn that creates a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for layering and draping. The finished piece is a sophisticated wrap suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern requires Euroflax 100% Wet Spun Linen yarn in Fine/Sport Weight. The yarn comes in 100-gram skeins with 270 yards (246 meters) per skein, and the project calls for 3 skeins total to complete the shawl. Additional materials include 4.5 mm straight needles for the main knitting, a 3.5 mm crochet hook for the finishing edging, and a cable needle for executing cable stitches throughout the pattern.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Casey shawl employs cable techniques as its primary decorative element, worked flat in rows from cast-on to bind-off. The pattern features a repeating 12-row sequence that alternates cable placement to create visual interest across the width of the wrap.

Key stitches and abbreviations used:

• K (knit stitch): The fundamental forward stitch creating the fabric base
• P (purl stitch): The reverse stitch used to create textured sections and frame the cables
• 3/3LC (cable stitch): A left-leaning cable created by slipping 3 stitches onto a cable needle, holding it at the front of the work, knitting the next 3 stitches, then knitting the 3 stitches from the cable needle. This creates the characteristic twisted rope effect

The pattern alternates between rows of knit and purl stitches in 6-stitch blocks, with cables worked on alternating rows (Rows 3 and 8 of the 12-row repeat). This creates a balanced, symmetrical design that shifts the cable positions to produce a dynamic visual pattern across the entire shawl.

Pattern Structure and Gauge

The pattern is worked over 82 cast-on stitches and requires a gauge of 20 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches in pattern. Achieving accurate gauge is emphasized as critical for proper finished dimensions. The 12-row pattern repeat is worked a total of 30 times, followed by one additional partial repeat (Rows 1-4), before binding off loosely in knit.

Finishing Details

After the main knitting is complete, a reverse single crochet edging is worked around the entire perimeter using the 3.5 mm crochet hook. This finishing technique creates a neat, defined edge that frames the cable pattern beautifully. The reverse single crochet is worked by inserting the hook from front to back into the top of each stitch, creating a textured border that prevents curling and adds structural definition.

Care instructions include machine washing on a gentle cycle using mild, non-bleach soap (such as SOAK brand), followed by tumble drying on medium heat and pressing as needed. This care method is appropriate for linen's natural properties and helps maintain the shawl's drape and appearance.