Rodinia Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Rodinia Shawl in Berroco Modern Cotton DK

What is Being Made

The Rodinia Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted wrap designed by Alexis Winslow. This triangular shawl features finished measurements of 64 inches wide at its widest point, 32 inches long, with a 72-inch hypotenuse, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Rodinia Shawl employs a modular construction approach, with the garment worked in 5 separate sections that are sewn together during finishing. This sectional method allows knitters to work manageable pieces before assembling the final shawl. Each section includes a 1-stitch selvage edge designed specifically for seaming, with instructions to sew seams through the middle of the last stitch on either side for a clean, professional finish.

The pattern makes extensive use of short rows to create shaping and dimensional texture. Short-row techniques are employed throughout multiple triangular sections (Triangle A, Triangle B, Triangle D, and others), with wraps and turns (w&t) used to prevent holes and create smooth transitions. Knitters incorporate wraps as they pass them during subsequent rows, demonstrating an intermediate-level understanding of short-row construction.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Rodinia Shawl is Garter Stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter Stitch is formed by knitting every row, whether working flat or in the round, making it an accessible yet visually interesting choice for shawl construction. The consistent use of Garter Stitch provides a stable base for the short-row shaping techniques that define the shawl's structure.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Modern Cotton DK, a yarn from Portfolio Vol. 3. The project requires a total of 4 hanks in a coordinated colorway scheme:

• 2 hanks of #6601 Sandy Point (Main Color/MC)
• 1 hank of #6649 Breakers (Contrast Color 1/CC1)
• 1 hank of #6651 Narragansett (Contrast Color 2/CC2)
• 1 hank of #6615 Chepstow (Contrast Color 3/CC3)

Each hank of Berroco Modern Cotton DK weighs 100 grams. The pattern specifically recommends using the exact yarns called for in the instructions to ensure consistent results, as yarn substitutions may affect gauge and finished measurements.

Needles and Gauge

The Rodinia Shawl is worked on a 36-inch circular needle in size 5 (3.75 mm), or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The required gauge is 20 stitches and 43 rows equal 4 inches in Garter Stitch. Accurate gauge checking is essential before beginning this project, as the pattern notes that taking time to verify gauge will save time during construction and ensure the finished shawl meets the specified dimensions.

A yarn needle is required for finishing and seaming the five sections together.