Berroco Maipo Shawl Crochet Pattern

Berroco Maipo Crochet Shawl

What is Being Made

The Berroco Maipo is a crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level project creates a finished shawl measuring approximately 28 inches wide by 65 inches long. The shawl is constructed using a two-section method, where the first side is worked to completion, and then the second side begins at the foundation chain of the first side and is worked to the opposite end. The two sections are intentionally uneven in length, creating an asymmetrical design characteristic.

Techniques Used

The Maipo shawl is worked flat using lace crochet techniques that create an openwork, decorative fabric. The pattern employs a combination of structured stitch patterns and strategic decreases to shape the shawl. The construction method involves working from a foundation chain and building the fabric through multiple rows of patterned stitches. Lace elements are incorporated throughout to create visual interest and a lighter, more delicate drape suitable for a shawl garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes several fundamental crochet stitches and stitch combinations:

• Single Crochet (sc): Used as a foundational stitch and throughout the pattern for structure and detail
• Double Crochet (dc): Creates the primary fabric texture and is measured for gauge purposes
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog): A decrease stitch that reduces stitch count and is worked by completing two double crochets together into designated stitches or spaces
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): Another decrease variation using single crochet stitches
• Chain Stitches (ch): Used to create spaces and openwork lace elements throughout the pattern

Materials

The Berroco Maipo pattern calls for Berroco Mykonos yarn, a worsted-weight yarn in the colorway #8531 Daphne. The project requires 12 hanks of yarn, with each hank weighing 50 grams. A 3.75 mm (size F) crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern notes that you should use the hook size needed to obtain proper gauge. The recommended gauge is 20 double crochets and 10 rows measuring 4 inches when worked in double crochet stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized to ensure accurate finished measurements.