Ceonothus Shawl Scarf Knitting Pattern

Ceonothus Shawl in Berroco Artisan

What Is Being Made

The Ceonothus Shawl is a triangular wrap-style shawl designed by Amy Christoffers. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished piece measuring approximately 72 inches across the top edge and 19 inches long, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping across the shoulders.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its structure and visual appeal. The pattern uses charted stitch patterns as the primary construction method, with a set-up phase followed by repeating pattern rows. The shawl begins with a small cast-on and expands outward through increases worked into the charted pattern. An applied I-Cord finish is worked along the edge using the cable cast-on method and double-pointed needles, creating a neat, professional border that binds off the shawl edge while simultaneously attaching to the main piece.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates essential knitting stitches including:

• Knit and purl stitches as the foundation of the charted pattern
• SSK (slip, slip, knit) decreases, which are worked during the I-Cord application to join the cord to the shawl body
• Cable cast-on for establishing the I-Cord stitches
• Charted pattern stitches that create the visual design across the shawl's body

Materials and Tools

The Ceonothus Shawl is worked in Berroco Artisan yarn, a worsted-weight option. The pattern calls for 4 balls of Berroco Artisan in colorway #6039 Maritime, providing approximately 200 grams of yarn for the complete project. Knitters will need a 29-inch circular knitting needle in size 7 (4.50 mm) for the main shawl body, plus two double-pointed needles (dpns) in the same size for working the applied I-Cord edge. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches when worked in the charted pattern, and checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper finished dimensions.