Climbing Ivy Lace Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Climbing Ivy Lace Shawl in Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend

What Is Being Made

The Climbing Ivy Lace Shawl (Design No. 10918) is an intermediate-level knitted shawl featuring lace-work inspired by nature-based design elements. This one-size shawl measures approximately 156 cm (61½ inches) in width and 59 cm (23¼ inches) in full length, making it a generous wrap suitable for layering or draping. The design incorporates subtle details inspired by cell structures, beehives, and shells, reflecting the natural inspiration behind Sirdar's Loveful yarn collection.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Sirdar Loveful Bio Blend Double Knitting (DK) yarn in shade 108 Augmented Aqua. The project requires 3 balls of 100g yarn each. Sirdar Loveful Bio Blend is an innovative sustainable yarn made with award-winning CiCLO® technology, combining recycled polyester with wool in a blend designed to reduce environmental impact. The recycled polyester component behaves similarly to wool when the garment reaches the end of its useful life, helping to minimize microplastic pollution. Knitting needles required are 4.5mm (UK size 7 / USA size 7) circular needles measuring 100cm in length.

Techniques and Stitches

The Climbing Ivy Lace Shawl employs lace knitting techniques as the primary construction method. Lace knitting involves creating decorative openwork patterns through strategic yarn-overs and decreases that form the characteristic climbing ivy motif. The pattern is worked in double knitting weight yarn, which provides structure while allowing the lace details to remain visible and elegant. The shawl is constructed using circular needles, enabling seamless knitting in the round or flat depending on the specific pattern instructions provided in the full downloadable PDF.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Details

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with lace techniques. Sirdar confirms that all patterns are triple-checked to guarantee success when using the specified Sirdar yarns and recommended tension. The pattern has been designed with modern aesthetics while maintaining the reliability and quality Sirdar is known for, having been established as a British yarn business in West Yorkshire since 1880.

Tension and Gauge

The recommended tension for this project is 21 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) when worked on 4.5mm needles with Sirdar Loveful Bio Blend Double Knitting yarn. Achieving the correct tension is essential for the shawl to reach its intended finished measurements and for the lace pattern to display properly.

Sustainability and Yarn Innovation

Sirdar Loveful Bio Blend represents an advancement in sustainable hand knitting, bringing affordable eco-conscious options to knitters. The yarn's vibrant color palette, including the Augmented Aqua shade used in this design, was inspired by nature-based CiCLO® technology. This yarn is designed to be washed and worn like any traditional Sirdar yarn throughout its useful life, with the added benefit of environmental responsibility built into its composition.