Lula Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Lula Shawl in Berroco Regatta

What Is Being Made

The Lula Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Amy Christoffers, measuring approximately 64 inches long by 22 inches wide (excluding optional fringe). This beginner-friendly shawl is constructed using a classic two-section construction method: an increase section that builds the shawl from a small cast-on to its widest point, followed by a decrease section that tapers back down to a small number of stitches for binding off.

Techniques Used

The Lula Shawl employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern uses make one (M1) increases during the expansion phase to gradually add stitches and create the triangular silhouette. The knit two together (k2tog) decrease technique is used symmetrically in the decrease section to mirror the shaping. The shawl is worked on a circular needle in the flat, allowing for easy stitch management across the growing width. Optional crochet finishing is included for adding decorative fringe along the slanted edges using a size 5.50 mm crochet hook.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch — the primary stitch throughout the entire shawl, created by knitting every row, producing a reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Make one (M1) increase — used in the increase section to add stitches gradually
• Knit two together (k2tog) decrease — used in the decrease section to reduce stitches symmetrically
• Crochet chain and slip stitch — used for fringe attachment (optional finishing)

Materials and Tools

This project requires Berroco Regatta yarn in the colorway Newport (#9564), with 2 balls of 100 grams each needed to complete the shawl. A 29-inch circular needle in size 11 (8.00 mm) is used for the main knitting, with gauge measured at 12 stitches and 16 rows equaling 4 inches in garter stitch. A size 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook is required for optional fringe finishing. The pattern recommends checking gauge before beginning to ensure proper finished dimensions and yarn yardage accuracy.

Pattern Overview

The Lula Shawl follows a straightforward construction with two main sections. The increase section begins with casting on 5 stitches, then alternates between increase rows (on right-side rows) and plain knit rows (on wrong-side rows) for a total of 50 increase rows, building the shawl to its maximum width. The decrease section mirrors this process, using decreases on right-side rows paired with plain knit rows until only 5 stitches remain, which are then bound off knitwise. Optional fringe finishing involves cutting 8-inch strands of yarn, folding them in half, and securing them between garter ridges along both slanted edges using the crochet hook, then knotting the ends to prevent fraying.