Berroco Pari Wrap Knitting Pattern

Berroco Pari Knitted Shawl

What is Being Made

The Berroco Pari is a triangular lace shawl from the Nebula Collection, designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated wrap measuring approximately 25 inches wide at its widest end and 47 inches long along the straight edge after blocking. The shawl features a distinctive spiral pattern created by the nature of the lace construction, making it an elegant accessory suitable for various occasions.

Construction Method

This shawl is worked from the narrow end to the wide end using a bottom-up approach. The pattern begins with a small cast-on of just 3 stitches and gradually increases in width through strategic yarn overs and decreases, allowing the triangular shape to develop organically as you progress through the rows. This construction method creates a natural, flowing silhouette that blocks beautifully into its final dimensions.

Techniques Used

• Lace knitting: The primary technique featured throughout the Pari, incorporating yarn overs and pass-slip-over decreases to create an open, delicate fabric with visual interest
• Worked flat: The entire shawl is constructed on straight needles in flat rows rather than in the round, making it accessible for knitters comfortable with traditional knitting methods
• Yarn overs: Used extensively to create the lace pattern and to increase stitches as the shawl expands from point to edge
• Decreases: Pass-slip-over (pso) and knit-two-together (k2tog) decreases are employed to shape the lace pattern and maintain stitch counts in specific sections
• Blocking: Essential finishing technique required to achieve the final measurements and allow the lace pattern to fully open and display its intended design

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl stitch (p): Incorporated in specific rows to add texture and dimension to the fabric
• Yarn over (yo): Creates the openwork characteristic of lace knitting and serves as both a decorative and functional increase method
• Knit two together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used to shape the lace pattern
• Pass slip over (pso): A left-leaning decrease created by passing the first stitch on the right-hand needle over the second stitch or yarn over, as if binding off
• Stockinette stitch (St st): The base fabric used to measure gauge, created by alternating knit and purl rows

Materials Required

Yarn: The Pari is designed to be worked with Berroco Nebula yarn, a premium fiber choice. The pattern calls for 2 cakes of Berroco Nebula (100 grams each) in colorway #7503 Sagittarius, providing approximately 200 grams of yarn for the complete project.

Needles: Straight knitting needles in size 7 (4.50 mm) are recommended, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Straight needles allow for the flat construction method used throughout this design.

Gauge: The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure your finished shawl meets the intended dimensions of approximately 25 inches by 47 inches.

Skill Level and Finishing

Rated as an intermediate project, the Pari requires familiarity with lace knitting techniques, yarn overs, and various decrease methods. The pattern is worked in segments with clear stitch counts provided throughout. Proper blocking is emphasized as a critical finishing step to achieve the final measurements and allow the lace pattern to fully develop and display its intended beauty.