Raschel Crochet is noted for draping well. Which statement best describes it?

• A. Stiff and bulky
• B. Very sheer
• C. Wrinkles easily
• D. Drapes well

Answer: (D)

Drape is about how a fabric falls and hangs when worn or laid out. Raschel crochet fabrics use machine-made crochet-like loops that create a soft, flexible structure. This looser, lighter construction allows the fabric to hang smoothly rather than stiffen, which is why raschel crochet is noted for draping well. The other descriptors imply stiffness, excessive openness without weight, or wrinkling, which don’t capture the flowing hang that this fabric style typically exhibits.