Berroco Zita Wrap Knitting Pattern

Berroco Zita Knit Lace Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Zita is an intermediate-level triangular lace shawl designed by Amy Christoffers. This elegant wrap measures approximately 88 inches across the top and 37 inches down the center after blocking, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece.

Techniques Used

This shawl is worked flat using the lace technique, which creates an open, delicate fabric through strategic yarn overs and decreases. The construction begins with a single cast-on stitch and increases gradually throughout the pattern, building the triangular shape from the top down. The pattern uses a repeating lace motif that expands as the shawl grows, creating visual interest and an airy drape.

Stitches Used

• Yarn overs (yo): Used at the beginning of nearly every row to create the shawl's expanding width and contribute to the lace pattern
• Knit (k): Fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Knit two together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease paired with yarn overs to create the characteristic lace holes
• Sewn bind-off: A finishing technique using a tapestry needle to secure the final stitches with a professional, flexible edge

Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Corsica yarn in the colorway #3615 Conch, requiring 5 balls (250 grams total). Knitters will need a 29-inch circular needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge, plus a tapestry needle for finishing. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 34 rows over 3 inches in pattern stitch after blocking.