Basilia Scarf & Shawl in Berroco Lucca - Downloadable PDF

Basilia Scarf & Shawl Pattern by Amy Christoffers

What Is Being Made

The Basilia pattern offers two versatile designs: a scarf and a shawl, both featuring elegant construction and decorative fringe. The scarf measures approximately 14 inches wide by 64 inches long (excluding fringe), making it a classic wrap-style accessory. The shawl is a larger version, measuring approximately 23½ inches wide by 73 inches long (excluding fringe), providing generous coverage for layering or draping.

Primary Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level pattern combines knitting as the primary technique with crochet finishing elements. The design features a charted stitch pattern that creates visual interest throughout both pieces. Knitters will work from a stitch chart that repeats across the width and length of the project. The gauge is measured at one chart repeat, which equals 4¼ inches wide by 3 inches high after blocking, ensuring proper sizing and drape.

The pattern incorporates fringe as a finishing detail on both the scarf and shawl versions, adding movement and a polished aesthetic to the completed pieces.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Berroco Lucca yarn, a premium fiber choice that works beautifully in both designs. For the scarf, you will need 6 balls of Berroco Lucca in color #5814 Camel (50 grams per ball). For the shawl, 11 balls of Berroco Lucca in color #5809 Shell are required.

Needles and notions include:

• Knitting needles in size 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Crochet hook in size G / 4 mm for finishing details and fringe

Accurate gauge checking is essential before beginning; the pattern recommends taking time to measure your gauge after blocking to ensure the finished measurements match the specifications and the fabric drapes as intended.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable reading stitch charts and working with multiple techniques in a single project.