Gardon Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Gardon Shawl in Berroco Brielle

What Is Being Made

The Gardon Shawl is an intermediate-level triangular shawl designed by Amy Christoffers. This knitted wrap measures approximately 80 inches across the top and 30 inches down the center, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is constructed using a chart-based pattern that begins with a small cast-on and expands through strategic increases to create its distinctive triangular silhouette.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The shawl is worked from the top down, beginning with a small number of cast-on stitches and expanding through multiple pattern repeats. Knitters will work from detailed stitch charts, following two simultaneous charts (Charts 2A and 2B) that are repeated three times throughout the project. The pattern includes directional shaping and requires attention to chart reading and pattern repeats that increase in complexity—the pattern repeat outlined in the charts is worked once during the first repeat, three times during the second repeat, and five times during the third repeat. A specialized finishing technique, the applied I-Cord bind-off using the backwards-loop method, provides a polished edge to the completed shawl.

Stitches Used

The Gardon Shawl utilizes fundamental knitting stitches worked in stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base. The pattern incorporates slip stitches (SSK decreases) for shaping and stitch manipulation as indicated in the charted pattern. The finishing edge employs an I-Cord bind-off technique, which creates a decorative, cord-like border. Knitters should be comfortable reading stitch charts and executing the stitches as diagrammed, including any specialty decreases or increases shown in Charts 1, 2A, and 2B.

Materials Required

Yarn: Berroco Brielle in colorway #6506 Gris, with 7 hanks required (50 grams each). Berroco Brielle is a premium yarn choice that provides the drape and stitch definition necessary for this shawl pattern.

Needles and Notions: One 32-inch circular needle in size 9 (5.50 mm), or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. A cable needle is also required for pattern work. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and checking gauge before beginning is essential for accurate finished measurements.