Berroco Ginger Wrap Knitting Pattern

Berroco Ginger Shawl: Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Ginger is a knitted shawl and wrap designed by Amy Christoffers. This finished piece measures approximately 72 inches (183 cm) long by 27 inches (68.5 cm) wide, not including fringe, after blocking. The shawl is constructed as a rectangular wrap suitable for layering and styling versatility.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project worked flat on circular needles. The shawl employs a two-color stranded knitting technique using alternating rows of solid colors. The pattern features slipped stitches as a decorative and structural element, with specific yarn management techniques to create visual interest. Slipped stitches are worked on the right side with yarn held in back and on the wrong side with yarn held to the side facing the knitter, creating a refined edge detail.

The design is modular and customizable—knitters can adjust the finished size by adding or subtracting repeats of the Increase Repeat and Decrease Repeat charts, though additional yarn may be required for larger versions. This flexibility makes the pattern adaptable to individual preferences and yarn availability.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch – the primary stitch throughout the shawl, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible fabric
• Slipped Stitches – used strategically in color-work rows to add visual texture and pattern definition without increasing stitch count
• Cast-on and Bind-off – standard techniques for beginning and finishing the piece

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for Berroco Summer Sesame yarn, a 100-gram ball weight. Two balls each of two colorways are required: #5249 Alloy (main color) and #5236 Coral (contrasting color). A 32-inch (80 cm) circular needle in size 7 (4.5 mm) is used to work the shawl flat, along with 2 stitch markers to track pattern repeats. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Stitch.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

The pattern is rated at Intermediate skill level. The shawl begins with a 10-stitch cast-on and expands through structured increase repeats before contracting symmetrically through decrease repeats, creating a balanced rectangular silhouette. Each row is worked with only one color yarn at a time, simplifying color management compared to traditional stranded colorwork. Accurate gauge checking is emphasized to ensure the finished measurements match the pattern specifications.