Twist Collective Bellflower Wrap Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Bellflower Knit Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Bellflower is a triangular knit shawl designed by Laura Patterson and published by Twist Collective. This lace shawl begins from a minimal four-stitch cast-on and expands through strategic increases to create a graceful triangular silhouette. Five finished size options are provided, ranging from 26 inches to 48 ¾ inches in width at the border, with corresponding lengths from 43 ¾ inches to 85 ¼ inches. The shawl shown in the pattern measures 37 ¼ by 64 ½ inches, offering a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Techniques Used

The Bellflower employs several advanced knitting techniques to achieve its elegant construction. The shawl is worked flat on circular needles, beginning with a top-downseamless, requiring no seaming or assembly after completion. Lace stitching forms the primary decorative element, created through yarn-overs and decreases that produce an open, delicate fabric. The pattern utilizes a picot bind-off along the edges, which creates a decorative scalloped or beaded edge finish. Stitch increases occur at the beginning of most right-side rows to control the triangular shaping. The pattern provides chart-based instructions, presenting stitch patterns in visual chart form rather than written-out row-by-row directions.

Stitches Used

The Bellflower pattern relies on fundamental knitting stitches combined in lace formations. Core stitches include knit stitches, purl stitches, slipped stitches (worked purlwise with yarn in front), and yarn-overs to create the openwork lace design. The pattern is organized into multiple chart sections—Chart A, Chart B, Chart C, and Chart D—each containing specific lace stitch combinations. Chart A is worked once for 34 rows, establishing the initial lace pattern. Chart B, containing 28 rows, is repeated 9 to 19 times depending on the chosen size, allowing customization based on available yarn. Chart C provides the border treatment across 18 rows. An alternative Chart D is available for crafters who wish to work additional yarn-over and decrease sequences. The picot bind-off creates a finished edge with decorative detail.

Materials and Construction Details

The suggested yarn for the Bellflower is Rowan Fine Lace, a luxurious blend of 80% Baby Suri Alpaca and 20% Fine Merino Wool. Each ball provides 437 yards of yardage (400 meters) and weighs 1 ¾ ounces (50 grams). Depending on the chosen size, the project requires 1 to 4 balls of yarn. The color shown in the pattern is #00952 Twilight Magenta. Knitting is performed on a Size 4 US (3.5 mm) circular needle measuring 24 to 48 inches in length, with the needle size adjustable to achieve the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in blocked lace stitch. Additional notions include stitch markers (optional), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, a Size 13 US (0.85 mm) steel crochet hook for bead attachment, and 100 to 256 size 8/0 seed beads depending on the finished size. The beads add embellishment and weight to the finished shawl. Finishing involves weaving in all ends and blocking the completed shawl to the specified finished measurements.

Pattern Flexibility and Yarn Management

The Bellflower pattern includes helpful notes for yarn management, allowing knitters to customize their project based on available yardage. The pattern offers the option to work Chart B through Row 28 as indicated for the standard size, or to work Rows 1 through 14 of Chart B an additional time if desired yarn usage permits. This flexibility accommodates different yarn quantities and personal preferences for shawl depth and coverage. The pattern also notes that Chart D may be substituted for Chart C depending on how much yarn remains after completing Chart B, providing alternative finishing options.