Coquina Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Coquina Shawl in Berroco Folio Color

What is Being Made

The Coquina Shawl is a triangular knitted wrap designed by Amy Palmer. This intermediate-level shawl measures approximately 63 inches across the top edge by 21 inches in length after blocking, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders. The finished piece is constructed as a single garment using the Berroco Folio Color yarn in the Westbrook colorway.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Coquina Shawl employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive shape and construction:

• Provisional Cast-On: The pattern begins with a provisional cast-on method, which allows stitches to be picked up later for the edging. This technique creates a flexible starting edge that can be worked into the final design.
• Short Rows: Shaping is accomplished using short rows with wrap-and-turn (w&t) techniques. The knitter works progressively shorter rows, wrapping stitches to avoid creating holes, which gradually builds the triangular silhouette of the shawl.
• Picked-Up Stitches: After the main body is complete, stitches are picked up along the straight edge of the shawl using the backward-loop cast-on method, preparing the piece for the edging.
• Integrated Edging: The edging is worked directly onto the body of the shawl, with stitches from the edging being knitted together with stitches from the main body as the pattern progresses.

Stitches Used

The Coquina Shawl is constructed primarily using fundamental knitting stitches:

• Garter Stitch: The main fabric of the shawl is worked in garter stitch, created by knitting every row. This stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges and provides excellent drape for a shawl application.
• Knit Stitches: Standard knit stitches form the foundation of the pattern, worked across rows to build the triangular shape.
• Knit Together (K2tog): This decrease stitch is used in the edging section, where stitches from the edging are knitted together with stitches from the circular needle body to seamlessly attach the border.

Materials and Tools

The Coquina Shawl requires specific materials to achieve the correct gauge and finished dimensions:

• Yarn: 3 balls of Berroco Folio Color (50 grams each), color #4593 Westbrook. This yarn choice is integral to the pattern's design and recommended for best results.
• Needles: One 40-inch length circular knitting needle in size 5 (3.75 mm), used for the main body and edging work. Two double-pointed needles (dpns) in the same size 5 (3.75 mm) are used for the edging cast-on and initial stitches.
• Notions: Waste yarn is required for the provisional cast-on technique, allowing stitches to be held and later picked up without binding them off.
• Gauge: The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 48 rows over 4 inches when worked in garter stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished shawl meets the intended dimensions of 63 inches by 21 inches after blocking.

Pattern Notes

This intermediate-level pattern is designed to be worked as a downloadable PDF and includes detailed instructions for executing the provisional cast-on, short-row shaping, and integrated edging techniques. The pattern emphasizes the importance of gauge checking and recommends using the specified Berroco Folio Color yarn for optimal results.