Berroco Broderie Wrap Knitting Pattern

Berroco Broderie Knit Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Broderie is an intermediate-level knit shawl designed by Alison Green. This triangular wrap measures approximately 29 inches across at its widest point and 50 inches long after blocking, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is constructed using a top-down decreasing method, beginning at the widest edge and tapering to a point.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure. The shawl features color work using two complementary yarn colors that are strategically introduced and managed throughout the piece. Slip stitches are used extensively to create textural pattern details and to help manage the color transitions. The pattern incorporates decreasing shaping through k2tog (knit two together) decreases positioned at strategic points to create the triangular silhouette. Knitters are instructed to twist colors together at the beginning of every right-side row to prevent long loops, a technique that maintains fabric integrity when working with multiple colors. The yarn is carried loosely up the side of the work when not in active use, a method that keeps the piece neat and manageable.

Stitches Used

The Broderie pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in a structured sequence. Stockinette stitch (St st) forms the base gauge measurement and primary fabric. Garter stitch appears in the edge stitches to create finished selvages. Knit stitches and purl stitches are combined to build texture, with purl rows creating subtle visual breaks. Slip stitches (sl 1) are worked throughout the pattern in alternating rows with knit stitches, creating a distinctive slipped-stitch pattern that adds depth and prevents curling. Decreases using k2tog (knit two together) are worked regularly to shape the shawl from its initial 154 cast-on stitches down to the final point.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Berroco Millefiori Light, a yarn weight suitable for creating drape and delicate fabric. The color palette consists of 2 balls of #6893 Azalea (main color) and 1 ball of #6896 Dahlia (contrast color), with each ball weighing 100 grams. Knitters should use size 7 (4.50 mm) straight knitting needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, making gauge checking essential before beginning the project to ensure proper finished dimensions.