Aloka Peace Meditation Wrap

a 6-Day Crochet Pattern by Betty McKnit

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Introduction

The Aloka Peace Meditation Wrap  is a long shawl that is designed to be easy, stress free, and meditative. It is written for six colors but can be made with any yarn in any size. It is styled in the 6-Day Crochet™ Tranquility Stripe with an extra granny cluster row, and is worked on the bias. The finished shape is a parallelogram. The size is completely adjustable and can be made in any length and width. It’s finished with single crochet on the sides and gives options for fringe or tassels.

This simple project is perfect for meditation. Its name was inspired by Aloka the Peace Dog who accompanied a group of Buddhist monks on a 2300 mile walk for peace from Fort Worth, TX to Washington D.C. between October, 2025 to February, 2026. 

As you crochet this project, repeat the peace mantra suggested by Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, the Buddhist monk leading the Walk for Peace: “Today is going to be my peaceful day.” 

You can learn more about the Walk for Peace on their website, ​​https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/

A portion of proceeds from this pattern will be donated to the Walk for Peace to support the ongoing efforts to spread the simple message of peace, loving kindness, and compassion.

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Details

US Terminology with UK Conversions
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Variable
Sizes shown: 100” x 18” after blocking, including fringe/tassles
Gauge: 16 sts, 11 rows over 4″ in pattern (it is not important to match my gauge)

Materials

Yarn: 1380-1572 yards of #3 (DK) weight yarn, 230-260 yards each of six colors
Hook: Hook: J (6 mm) and I (5.5 mm) (or size that gives you the desired drape with your tension)

This project can be made in any yarn, use the hook recommended for yarn, + one hook .5mm larger for starting chain. 

Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch markers

Shown in:
Flying Fibers Yorkshire Medley
DK Weight 50% Wensleydale wool, 50% Blue Faced Leicester wool
262 yards/100g skeins
One each of Elderberry Jam, North Sea, Monk’s Hood, Rothwell Gold, Ilkey Heather, and Thorton
I used an I (5.5 mm) and H (5 mm) hook with the Yorkshire Medley

Toad Hollow Toad DK Secret Gardens Collection
DK Weight 4 ply 100% superwash merino
231 yards/100g skeins
One skein each of Hidden Entrance, Weeping Willows, Wildflower Meadows, Rambling Roses, Whims of Wisteria, and Wandering Paths

Abbreviations

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
edc: extended double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sp(s): space(s) 
st(s): stitch or stitches
st3sc: stacked single crochet x 3
yo: yarn over

Special Stitches

edc: yo, pull up a loop in the next st, yo and pull through one loop on the hook, [yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook] twice.

st3sc: stacked single crochet x 3 (counts as 1 st): work sc into stitch or space indicated, work sc into left side loop of sc just made. Work a third sc into side of second sc for 3 stsc.

Repeats

(   ) Work stitches in parentheses in the same st or sp.
[   ] Repeat everything within the brackets as indicated.

Stitch Counts

• Row stitch counts between < >
• Stitch counts given as <+/-> stitch count from previous row.

Notes

• Do not ch 1 before st3sc
• st3sc counts as 1 st
• st3sc can be replaced with ch 3, or stsc
• Always increases on one side and decreases on the other. The rows are the same but the increase/decrease will alternate sides.
• Leave 6” tails when you change colors if you would like to add fringe to the sides of the wrap and include the tails in the fringe rather than weave them in.
• This pattern is completely adaptable so you can do as few or as many repeats as you like. 
• The pattern is meant to end on Row 4, but ending on Row 7 will also work.

Does it Really Only Take Six Days? 

6-Day Crochet refers to alternating rows or rounds of sc, dc, and clusters, sometimes with and sometimes without chevrons. The name of the pattern came from the original 6-Day Kid Blanket, which was toddler sized and made with chunky yarn, and just happened to take me an easy six days to make. 

For more information please see my article, Why is it Called the 6-Day Kid Blanket?

This pattern as written can easily be completed in six days, however the design is intended to be meditative and calming. I encourage you to take your time, crochet somewhere relaxing, and enjoy the process. I used mine as a morning routine, working on it for a few minutes at the start of my day, while focusing on the affirmation, “Today is going to be my peaceful day.” I encourage you to utilize this project for mindfulness, grounding, and intention setting.

Row Numbering

All 6-Day Crochet patterns have a consistent numbering for the characteristic 6 rows of the signature stitch. Rows 2 and 3 are always cluster rows, Rows 5 and 6 are always dc rows, and rows 4 and 7 are always sc rows.

I added an additional cluster row to the sequence. In order to keep the numbering convention consistent across all 6-Day Crochet patterns, the cluster rows are numbered 2, 3a, and 3b. 

You will work rows 2-7 of Repeat 1, then 2-7 of Repeat 2, alternate Repeat 1 and Repeat 2 until your project is as wide as you like. 

Colors

This pattern is written for six different colors and changes colors at the end of each row. It is completely adaptable to different yarns and stripes and will work in solid, variegated, self-striping, or intentional color changes with multiple rows in one color before changing. For more information about different ways to stripe your 6-Day Crochet projects, please see my article No  Two 6-Day Kid Blankets Are Alike.

Choose the sequence of your six colors, arranging them in any way that pleases you, and give them a letter A – F. Begin with Color A and change after every row maintaining the sequence A-F throughout. Note that each yarn will land on a different row of stitches on each repeat.

Stripe

There are many ways to adapt the 6-Day Crochet stitch sequence by changing colors on different rows or adding texture to create a completely different look with the same stitches. Some of the different stripes are referred to as Vivid Chevrons (the original), The Snowflake Effect, Viral Stripe, Sweetheart Stripe, Popsicle Effect, and Ridgy Didge. This chevron-less version of the 6-Day Crochet stitch is referred to as the Tranquility Stripe. This project is worked on the bias and both edges are slanted.

Community Support

The best way to get support if you have questions about this pattern is through my Facebook community dedicated to helping crocheters with the 6-Day Crochet Projects. It’s loaded with free resources and people to answer your questions, cheer you on, and appreciate your finished projects. 

Join my membership community The Betty McKnitiverse and ask questions directly during one of my many community zoom calls.

Adjusting the Size

You can adjust the size of this wrap if you like, but take note that it will grow sideways as you work it, because it is made on the bias, or a slant. The completed shape is a parallelogram. I made my starting chain to my wingspan, approx 60” (yes I am short). Blocking will also cause some growth. My finished projects were 100” wide. 

Starting with a chain measured to your wingspan will result in a wrap that is the perfect size to drape over your shoulders when seated in meditation. If you want to wear this as a scarf, you will want more length. In that case consider adding 12-24” or even more to your wingspan measurement. 

Begin

With larger hook and Color A, ch 281 (multiple of 3 + 2)

Change to smaller hook

Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc across. Turn. <-1>

From here forward, your stitch count will remain the same on every row. 

Change colors here and after every row.

Repeat 1

Row 2: st3sc (counts as 1 st here and throughout) [sk 2, 3 dc in next st] to end. Turn.

Row 3a: (st3sc, 2 dc) in same st, [3 dc in next sp] to last sp, sk 3 and last sp, edc in last st. Turn.

Row 3b: st3sc, sk first sp and 3 dc, (3 dc) in each sp across, sk 2, 3 dc in last st. Turn.

Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc to last 2 sts, sk 1, sc in last st. Turn. 

Row 5: st3sc, sk 1, dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn. 

Row 6: st3sc, dc in same st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, sk 1, edc in last st. Turn. 

Row 7: ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1, sc in each st to last, 2 sc in last st. Turn. 

Repeat 2

The rows are very similar to Repeat 1, however the increase and decreases have switched sides.

Row 2: (st3sc, 2 dc) in same st, [sk 2, 3 dc in next st] to last 3 st, sk 2, edc in last st. Turn. 

Row 3a: st3sc, sk first sp and 3 dc, (3 dc) in each sp across, sk 2, 3 dc in last st. Turn.

Row 3b: (st3sc, 2 dc) in same st, [3 dc in next sp] to last sp, sk 3 and last sp, edc in last st. Turn.

Row 4: ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1, sc in each st to last, 2 sc in last st. Turn.

Row 5: st3sc, dc in same st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, sk 1, edc in last st. Turn.

Row 6: st3sc, sk 1, dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn.

Row 7: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc to last 2 sts, sk 1, sc in last st. Turn.

Repeat repeats #1 and #2 twice, and repeat 1 once more for a total of seven repeats.

This project is meant to end on a single crochet row. 

Edge

With any color, work a row single crochet down the sides of the work. I prefer to work into the st3sc and dc stitches as I would foundation chains, working under 2 threads of each stitch and leaving one thread below, rather than working around stitches or  into spaces. 

Finishing

Block. Add fringe to side edges, pulling the tails into the fringe. Alternately, weave in all ends and add tassels to the corners. 

Credits

This pattern was tested by Devan Brown, Trish Caso, Sharon Benton-Crooks, Janene Hamilton, Phillip McWilliams, Connie Meert, Deonna Minix, Lyndi Weakly, and members of the Betty McKnitiverse.

Items created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale with credit to Betty McKnit in your listing. Mass production is not permitted.

This pattern is the intellectual property of Beth McKee Elliott aka Betty McKnit®. This pattern, The 6-Day Kid Blanket, 6-Day Crochet™, 6-Day Star Blanket™, and all derivative works are protected by copyright. Publishing translations, corrections, variations, or tutorials of this pattern, online or elsewhere without written permission from the owner is a violation of copyright.

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Citations:
[1] https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/