Berroco Hazel Wrap Knitting Pattern

Berroco Hazel Knit Shawl

What is Being Made

The Berroco Hazel is an intermediate-level knit shawl and wrap designed by Amy Palmer. This versatile accessory measures approximately 36 inches wide by 60 inches long when laid flat, though it drapes to approximately 30 inches in length when worn after blocking. The shawl is constructed using a modular design approach, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to develop their skills in geometric shaping and garment assembly.

Construction Techniques

The Hazel shawl employs a bottom-up, worked flat construction method with strategic seaming to create its finished form. The garment is built in distinct sections that are assembled together, demonstrating advanced shaping techniques:

• Modular Triangle Construction: Four corner triangles are knit first using straight needles, each measuring approximately 8 inches along each short side. These triangles form the foundational structure of the shawl.
• Side Rectangle Panels: Two side rectangles are created by picking up stitches along the straight side edges of the triangles, then worked in stockinette stitch before being grafted to the adjacent triangle edges.
• Center Rectangle Sections: Two center rectangles are picked up along the edges of both the triangles and side panels, then worked toward the center back where they are joined with a seam.
• Grafting and Seaming: The pattern employs grafting techniques to join live stitches invisibly, creating a polished, professional finish. A center back seam joins the two center rectangles.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure throughout the Berroco Hazel is Garter Stitch, which creates a reversible, textured fabric with excellent drape and elasticity. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, producing horizontal ridges on both sides of the fabric. This stitch choice provides visual interest while remaining accessible to intermediate knitters and offers the stability needed for the shawl's geometric construction.

Yarn and Materials

The Berroco Hazel pattern calls for Berroco Tuscan Tweed yarn, a premium wool blend that creates beautiful color variation and texture. The pattern uses three coordinating colorways in the following quantities:

• 2 balls of #9031 Oak (CC1) – used for the corner triangles
• 5 balls of #9006 Carnations (CC2) – used in the side rectangles
• 9 balls of #9024 Aster (CC3) – used in the center rectangles

Each ball of Berroco Tuscan Tweed contains 50 grams of yarn. The pattern recommends using the specified yarn to achieve the intended gauge and finished dimensions.

Needles and Gauge

The Hazel shawl requires size 7 (4.50 mm) needles in two configurations: straight needles for the initial triangle sections and a 36-inch circular needle for picking up stitches and working the larger rectangle panels. A tapestry needle is also needed for grafting stitches together and weaving in yarn ends.

The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 18 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in Garter Stitch after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished shawl meets the specified dimensions of 36 inches wide by 60 inches long.