Evora Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Evora Shawl in Berroco Remix Light

What is Being Made

The Evora Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Andrea Rangel, featured in Portfolio Vol. 5. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished shawl measuring approximately 63 inches wide across the top with an 11-inch depth down the center, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Construction and Design Approach

The Evora Shawl is worked end-to-end using a unique simultaneous construction method. The shawl features two distinct pattern sections—a Lace section and a Brioche section—that are worked together at the same time rather than sequentially. The shaping of the triangular form is achieved through strategic increasing and decreasing within the Brioche section, creating the characteristic shawl silhouette as you progress through the pattern.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern employs specialized brioche knitting techniques, which create a luxuriously textured and reversible fabric. Key stitches and techniques include:

• Brioche Stitch: The foundation stitch of the shawl, created using yarn overs and slipped stitches that are worked together in subsequent rows
• sl1yof (slip 1 yarn over front): Accomplished by slipping the next stitch purlwise with yarn in front, then bringing yarn to the back over the needle. The slipped stitch and yarn over together count as a single stitch
• brk (brioche knit): Knitting the previously slipped stitch together with its accompanying yarn over
• brRdec (right-leaning brioche double decrease): A shaping technique that decreases two stitches while maintaining the brioche pattern integrity and creating a right-leaning visual line
• Yarn overs: Used throughout to create the lace elements and brioche texture
• Long-tail cast-on: Used to begin the shawl with 15 stitches

Yarn and Materials

The Evora Shawl is designed to be knitted using Berroco Remix Light, a yarn from Berroco, Inc. You will need 2 balls of Berroco Remix Light (100 grams per ball) in colorway #6933 Patina. This yarn choice provides the ideal drape and stitch definition necessary for showcasing the brioche and lace pattern work.

Needles, Notions, and Gauge

The pattern calls for straight or circular needles in size 3 (3.25 mm), or whatever size is necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Additional notions required include a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and blocking pins along with a pinnable surface for finishing. Flexible blocking wires are optional but recommended for shaping the top edge of the completed shawl.

The target gauge is 19 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches when worked in the Brioche pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure your finished shawl meets the intended dimensions and drapes properly.

Skill Level and Pattern Notes

Rated as an Intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore brioche knitting techniques. The simultaneous working of lace and brioche sections requires attention to pattern detail and understanding of how yarn overs interact with brioche stitches. The pattern includes a helpful note that when counting stitches, a yarn over and its accompanying stitch count as a single stitch, which is crucial for maintaining stitch counts throughout the project.