When is it a shawl????

[ladycath]

When is a shawl and when is it a wrap I have seen almost identical patterns that one called a wrap and one called a shawl. It is confusing Are there guidelines for them or is it just what ever the designer wants to call it? Is it regional? I always considered shaped ones, like triangles and half circles, shawls and long rectangular ones wraps. Or any glittery fancy one worn in the evening an evening wrap.

I am working on a triple crochet Vstitch one in Twilight Satin Sparkle right now and truly don't know what to call it.

[karenarp]

I too have often wondered about the definition of Shawl or Wrap. I mean, I was under the same impressions as you were. If it had shape it was a shawl. If it was rectangular it was a wrap. I have really been confused by the names online. Is it designers not knowing the difference or did it start out regional and thanks to the internet now it is a total blur?

[Kaleigh]

I went back and asked the designers about this because I wanted to make sure. This was their reaction:

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It really only depends on how you want to use it and how you want to call it

[Shandeh]

Funny Kaleigh!

I have seen every shape called by both names.
I've also seen "stole" used occasionally.