Grenache Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Grenache Shawl in Berroco Summer Silk

What is Being Made

The Grenache Shawl is a triangular wrap-style shawl designed by Alison Green. This knitted accessory measures approximately 84 inches across the top and 39 inches down the center after blocking, making it a generous, versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a traditional shawl.

Craft and Construction Method

This is an intermediate-level knitting project that uses a distinctive two-stage construction technique. The shawl begins with a center triangle that is worked first from a single cast-on stitch, increasing gradually through yarn overs to create the foundational triangular shape. Once the center triangle is complete, stitches are then picked up along the edges of this triangle, and a lace pattern is worked downward from the top edge, creating the finished shawl dimensions.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Yarn overs (yo) — used extensively throughout both the center triangle and lace pattern sections to create openwork and decorative increases
• Knit stitches (k) — the primary stitch for the base construction
• Purl stitches (p) — incorporated into the lace pattern for texture and visual interest
• Knit two together (k2tog) — a right-leaning decrease used in the lace pattern
• Slip, slip, knit (SSK) — a left-leaning decrease used in the lace pattern
• Slip stitch (sm) — used to mark pattern repeats and shaping points
• Lace Pattern — a repeating stitch pattern combining yarn overs with decreases to create an open, decorative fabric

Materials

Yarn: Berroco Summer Silk, color #4006 Boardwalk, 5 balls (50 grams each). This yarn choice provides a lightweight, breathable fiber suitable for a shawl.

Needles and Notions: One 36-inch circular needle (or longer) in size 8 (5.00 mm), or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern also requires 4 stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping sections.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 17 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in the Lace Pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished shawl meets the intended dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this project is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with lace patterns, stitch markers, and picking up stitches along edges.