Arcade Stole in Berroco Medina - 394-5 - Downloadable PDF

Arcade Stole in Berroco Medina – Pattern Summary (Design 394-5)

About This Design

The Arcade Stole is an elegant, elongated wrap designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco as downloadable PDF pattern 394-5. Worked as a single rectangular panel, this stole finishes at approximately 17 inches wide by 66 inches long after blocking, making it a generously sized accessory that drapes beautifully over the shoulders or wraps loosely around the neck. The design is rated Intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitch patterns and are ready to explore more textured, rhythmic lace or pattern stitches.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a one-size stole — a wide, scarf-like wrap that sits somewhere between a traditional scarf and a full shawl. Its generous length and width make it versatile for wear in multiple styles. The finished piece is designed to be blocked, which is an important finishing step that opens up the stitch pattern and achieves the stated final dimensions.

Construction and Techniques

The Arcade Stole is knitted flat on straight needles, worked from one end to the other as a straightforward rectangular panel. Key construction techniques include:

• Cast on: The pattern begins with a cast on of 111 stitches, establishing the full width of the stole from the very start.
• Border rows: A series of knit rows are worked at the beginning to create a neat, stable garter stitch border before the main pattern stitch begins.
• Pattern Stitch: The body of the stole is worked in a repeating Pattern Stitch that gives the design its distinctive textured or lace-like appearance. This stitch repeat is the heart of the design and requires attention to row-by-row instructions.
• Blocking: Wet or steam blocking is essential to this pattern — the gauge is specifically measured after blocking, and the final dimensions are only achieved once the piece has been properly blocked and dried flat.

Stitches Used

While the full stitch repeat detail is contained within the downloadable PDF, the pattern is known to incorporate the following elements:

• Garter stitch — used for border sections, created by knitting every row when working flat
• Pattern Stitch — a repeating textured or openwork motif that forms the main body of the stole and is the defining visual element of the Arcade design
• Standard knitting techniques such as knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the construction

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for this pattern. The stated gauge is 26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Pattern Stitch, after blocking. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and block their gauge swatch before casting on, as the yarn and stitch pattern can behave very differently before and after blocking.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Medina, a DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. The sample shown uses 4 balls in colorway #4715 Rabat. Berroco Medina is a yarn known for its subtle sheen and drape, qualities that complement the open, flowing nature of a stole like this one. Its DK weight provides enough stitch definition to showcase the pattern stitch clearly while remaining lightweight and wearable.

• Yarn: Berroco Medina, DK weight, 100 g per ball
• Amount: 4 balls in color #4715 Rabat
• Needles: Straight needles, US size 6 (4.00 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

Who Is This Pattern For?

The Arcade Stole by Amy Christoffers