Stevie Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Stevie Shawl in Berroco Liana

What Is Being Made

The Stevie Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted wrap designed by the Berroco Design Team. This is a crescent-shaped shawl that measures approximately 94 inches around the arc by 8 inches wide at its widest point, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering over shoulders or wearing as a decorative wrap.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Liana yarn, a specialty fiber that creates beautiful drape and texture. The colorway combination uses three coordinating shades: 1 hank each of #8273 Agave (C1) and #8274 Honeysuckle (C2), plus 2 hanks of #8277 Sage (C3), for a total of 4 hanks of yarn. A 32-inch circular needle in size 6 (4 mm) is required to work this pattern.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 18 stitches and 38 rows over 4 inches in the stitch pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements, and knitters are advised to swatch and check gauge before beginning the project to ensure accuracy.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Stevie Shawl employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques that add visual interest and shaping:

• Yarn overs (yo) are used throughout the pattern to create lace elements and increase stitches strategically
• Knit front and back (kfb) increases are incorporated into the edging sections to shape the shawl's crescent form
• Color changes are worked in a planned sequence, alternating between yarn colors every 2 rows to create a gradient effect as the shawl grows
• Border and edging stitches frame the piece with decorative increases that contribute to the shawl's expanding width

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in a structured pattern repeat. Key stitches include:

• Knit stitch (k) forms the main fabric
• Yarn over (yo) creates openwork and increases
• Knit front and back (kfb) provides increases within the edging sections
• Special edging stitches labeled as "Edging 1" and "Edging 2" combine yarn overs with increases to create decorative selvage edges

Color Work and Pattern Progression

The Stevie Shawl features a thoughtful color progression that adds depth to the finished piece. The knitter begins with Agave (C1), working the pattern until half of the first ball is consumed. Honeysuckle (C2) is then joined and alternated with the remaining Agave yarn in 2-row color blocks. Once the first color is exhausted, Sage (C3) is introduced and alternated with Honeysuckle in 2-row sequences until the second color is depleted. The shawl is finished using only Sage yarn, creating a gradient effect from light to dark or vice versa depending on the specific hue values of each colorway.

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with circular needles, managing yarn overs, and executing increase techniques. The color changes add a layer of complexity but follow a straightforward alternating sequence.