Berroco Pemberly Shawl Crochet Pattern

Berroco Pemberly Crochet Shawl

What is Being Made

The Pemberly is a crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level project creates a finished shawl measuring approximately 22½" wide by 64" long, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is worked lengthwise from a foundation chain, resulting in a garment that combines structure with elegant lace detailing.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Skye yarn in the colorway #7627 Perseus. The project requires 6 balls of yarn, with each ball weighing 50 grams. A 3.75 mm (F/5) crochet hook is used to work the fabric, though crafters should select a hook size that achieves the specified gauge for accurate finished measurements.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 14 rows over 4 inches, measured in the first 14 rows of the pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished shawl meets the intended dimensions and drapes properly.

Techniques and Construction

The Pemberly shawl is constructed using several key crochet techniques:

• Seamless construction: The shawl is worked as a single continuous piece with no seaming required
• Flat, lengthwise working: The shawl begins with a foundation chain of 350 stitches and is worked flat in rows from end to end, creating its length as rows accumulate
• Lace patterning: The design incorporates lace elements that create openwork and visual interest throughout the fabric

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Pemberly employs fundamental crochet stitches combined in a repeating pattern sequence:

• Single crochet (sc): Used in foundation rows and transition rows to create a stable base and structure
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch for the lace pattern rows, creating vertical lines and openwork
• Chain spaces (ch-1): Gaps created between double crochets that form the characteristic lace appearance and allow the fabric to drape elegantly
• Dc3tog (double crochet 3 together): A special abbreviation used in the pattern where three double crochets are worked together into the same chain space, then finished as a single stitch by drawing yarn through all loops. This creates decorative decreases and texture variation

Pattern Repeat and Structure

The shawl pattern is organized in a 19-row repeat. After working Row 1 as the foundation, the crafter repeats Rows 2 through 19 a total of three times, then works Rows 2 through 16 once more to complete the design. This structured repetition creates the full 64-inch length while maintaining consistent pattern definition throughout the garment.