Edith Shawl in Berroco Lanas Light - Downloadable PDF

Edith Shawl in Berroco Lanas Light – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Edith Shawl is a beautifully designed knitted shawl created by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated Intermediate in skill level, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with foundational techniques and ready to explore more nuanced shaping and colorwork. The finished shawl is a generous, wearable accessory with impressive dimensions, measuring approximately 69 inches (175.5 cm) across and 34 inches (86.5 cm) down the center, making it a dramatic and versatile wrap suitable for a wide range of occasions.

What Is Being Made

The Edith Shawl is a large, statement shawl or wrap designed to drape elegantly across the shoulders. Shawls of this style are typically worked from the top down or from a central point outward, growing in width as stitches are increased at regular intervals. The substantial finished measurements mean this piece offers excellent coverage and a luxurious, cozy feel when worn. It belongs to the shawls and wraps category and is a knitting project well-suited to those looking to build their skills while producing a wearable, heirloom-quality garment.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Lanas Light, a sport weight yarn, worked with two strands held together throughout. This double-stranding technique creates a fabric with the drape and softness of a lighter yarn while achieving a denser, warmer, and more substantial fabric weight — a clever approach that adds both texture and structure to the finished shawl.

• Main Color (MC): Berroco Lanas Light #7800 Snow Day — 3 balls (100 grams each)
• Lanas Light Color Pack #1 Twilight (25 grams each color), which includes:
  • #7800 Snow Day (MC)
  • #78103 Stone (C1)
  • #78101 Fog (C2)
  • #78123 Cracked Pepper (C3)
  • #78136 Charcoal (C4)
  • #7845 Cast Iron (C5)

The Twilight Color Pack provides a beautifully coordinated palette ranging from soft, neutral whites and grays through to deep, moody charcoals and near-blacks. This tonal range lends the Edith Shawl a sophisticated, gradient-inspired aesthetic that transitions seamlessly across the piece. Using a pre-curated color pack takes the guesswork out of color selection and ensures all shades are designed to work harmoniously together.

Needles and Notions

• Needles: A 32-inch (80 cm) circular needle, size US 8 / 5 mm, or the size needed to obtain gauge. Circular needles are used here to accommodate the large number of stitches that build up across the width of the shawl, even when working flat.
• Notions: One stitch marker to help track key points in the pattern, such as a center spine or increase points.

Gauge

The stated gauge is 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, measured with two strands of yarn held together and taken after blocking. Blocking is an essential finishing step for this shawl — it opens up the fabric, evens out the stitches, and allows the piece to reach its full intended dimensions. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and check gauge carefully before beginning, as the large finished size means even small gauge discrepancies can result in significant differences in the final measurements.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an Intermediate level pattern, the Edith Shawl incorporates techniques that go beyond basic knitting but remain accessible to those with a solid foundation in the craft.