Cassie Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Cassie Shawl in Berroco Paperie

What is Being Made

The Cassie Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Åsa Buchta, measuring approximately 57 inches wide by 29 inches down the center. This beginner-friendly shawl is worked from the bottom point upward, creating a classic crescent or triangular silhouette ideal for layering over shoulders or wearing as a lightweight wrap.

Construction Method

The shawl uses a unique construction technique where it is worked from a small cast-on at the bottom point and increases outward and upward to create the finished triangular shape. The pattern does not have a designated right side or wrong side, making it versatile for wear. A distinctive feature of this design is the alternating needle sizes used throughout: every third row is knit with the larger needle, while other rows are worked with the smaller needle. This technique creates textural variation and helps define the shawl's structure. Stitches should only be counted after rows worked on the larger needle to ensure accurate stitch counts.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Cassie Shawl employs several key knitting techniques suitable for beginners:

• Yarn overs (yo): Used to create decorative increases and lace-like openings throughout the pattern
• Knit stitch (k): The foundational stitch used for much of the construction
• Purl stitch (p): Incorporated into the pattern for texture and design detail
• P3tog (purl 3 stitches together): A decrease technique that combines three stitches into one
• P4tog (purl 4 stitches together): A more dramatic decrease combining four stitches into one
• Yarn over expansions: The pattern includes special techniques where yarn overs are expanded into multiple stitches [k1, p1, k1] in yo, creating additional texture and shaping

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Berroco Paperie yarn, a specialty fiber from Berroco brand. The shawl requires 4 balls of Berroco Paperie in colorway #9074 Wild West, with each ball weighing 50 grams. Two sizes of 32-inch (or longer) circular needles are needed: size 10 (6 mm) for the majority of the work and size 15 (10 mm) for the alternating rows that create the shawl's distinctive texture. A tapestry needle is required for finishing. The pattern recommends checking gauge at 12 stitches and 18 rows equaling 4 inches in the pattern stitch, measured after blocking, to ensure the finished shawl meets the specified dimensions.