Cintia Shawl in Berroco Tiramisu - Downloadable PDF

Cintia Shawl in Berroco Tiramisu — Crochet Pattern by Alison Green

The Cintia Shawl is a beautifully crafted crocheted shawl designed by Alison Green and worked in Berroco Tiramisu yarn. This intermediate-level downloadable PDF pattern produces a generous, elegant shawl with delicate lace detailing, making it a rewarding project for crocheters who are comfortable moving beyond basic stitches and ready to work with multi-step pattern repeats. The finished shawl measures approximately 66 inches (168 cm) across the top edge and 26 inches (66 cm) down the center, creating a sweeping, wearable accessory ideal for layering across the shoulders or draping over the arms.

What Is Being Made

The Cintia Shawl is a crocheted lace shawl worked from one end to the other in rows, building a wide triangular or rectangular silhouette that drapes gracefully. Its open, airy construction makes it suitable for three-season wear — light enough for spring and summer evenings yet substantial enough for cooler autumn days. The shawl's lace motifs give it a refined, heirloom-quality appearance while still being achievable for an intermediate crocheter.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Berroco Tiramisu, a worsted-weight yarn, used in colorway #9242 Gelato. A total of 4 balls (each 50 grams) are required.
• Hook: A Size 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook is specified for this pattern.
• Notions: A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing.

Berroco Tiramisu is a worsted-weight yarn, which gives the Cintia Shawl a soft drape and comfortable weight without being overly heavy. Working a lace shawl in a worsted-weight yarn means the open stitch patterns remain well-defined and readable, making it easier for intermediate crocheters to follow the repeat structure while still producing a fabric with beautiful airiness.

Gauge

Gauge is measured after blocking, which is an important step for any lace crochet project. The specified gauge is 1 pattern repeat = 4¾ inches (12 cm) wide and 7½ rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Blocking opens up the lace structure and evens out the stitches, so taking time to check gauge on a blocked swatch is strongly recommended to achieve accurate finished measurements.

Techniques Used

The Cintia Shawl is worked entirely in crochet, building row by row with a structured pattern repeat. Key techniques include:

• Foundation chain and turning chains — the shawl begins with a chain and uses a turning chain of 6 that counts as a treble crochet plus a chain-2 space throughout the pattern.
• Working into chain spaces — many stitches are worked into chain spaces rather than into individual stitches, a hallmark of lace crochet construction.
• Slip stitch picot loops — the pattern includes a technique where a chain is made and then a slip stitch is worked back into the chain to form a decorative picot or loop, adding textural interest to the lace.
• Lace pattern repeats — the body of the shawl is built around a repeating lace motif that combines open chain spaces with clusters of double crochet stitches, creating a rhythmic, structured fabric.
• Blocking — wet or steam blocking is essential to open the lace and achieve the stated finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

The Cintia Shawl pattern calls on a range of standard crochet stitches, combined in ways that create its signature lace texture:

• Chain stitch (ch) — used extensively to form the lace mesh, chain spaces, and turning chains.
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to form decorative picot loops within the lace pattern.