Kirana

Kirana Crochet Shawl by Berniolie

Project Overview

Kirana is an intermediate-level crochet shawl pattern designed by Berniolie. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a generous triangular or crescent-shaped wrap measuring 84 inches (210 cm) wide and 33 inches (83 cm) long after blocking, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping.

What Is Being Made

The Kirana shawl is a crocheted wrap garment designed to provide coverage and style. The finished dimensions—84 inches wide by 33 inches long—indicate a substantial triangular or crescent shawl shape that can be worn as a shoulder wrap, shawlette, or decorative layer over various outfits.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 4 skeins of Katia Air Lux, a 3-ply yarn weight (50g / 300 m per skein, equivalent to 1.76 oz / 328 yards per skein)
• Crochet Hook: 3 mm size
• Total Yardage: Approximately 1,200 meters (1,312 yards) of yarn needed for the complete project

Gauge and Blocking

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 double crochet stitches over 12 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) when measured unblocked. The finished measurements provided (84" wide × 33" long) represent the shawl dimensions after blocking, which is an important finishing step that shapes and sets the fabric to its final size and drape.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

The Kirana pattern employs fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The stitch vocabulary includes:

• Chain (ch): The foundational stitch used to create the base and spacing throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc): A short, tight stitch that provides structure and density where needed
• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch used in this pattern, as indicated by the gauge measurement; this medium-height stitch creates an open, draping fabric suitable for shawls
• Treble Crochet (tr): A taller stitch used to create texture variation and openwork sections
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog): A decrease stitch that reduces stitch count and shapes the shawl
• Chain Spaces (ch-sp): Gaps created by chains that allow the fabric to remain lightweight and airy; the pattern uses various chain-space counts (such as ch3-sp) to create lacy openwork

Pattern Structure and Abbreviations

The Kirana pattern uses standard US crochet terminology and includes the following structural elements:

• Turning Chains (tc): Used at the end of rows to bring the yarn to the correct height for the next row
• Repeats: Indicated by asterisks (*) and parentheses ( ), allowing crafters to work sections multiple times across rows
• Stitch Counts: Provided in square brackets [ ] at the end of each row for pattern tracking and accuracy
• Abbreviations: Standard shorthand including rep (repeat), sk (skip), and st(s) (stitch/stitches) to streamline pattern instructions

Difficulty Level

Classified as intermediate, the Kirana pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to follow written pattern instructions with stitch counts and repeats. The combination of double crochet, treble crochet, decreases, and chain spaces creates a moderately challenging project that builds skills in shaping and texture variation.

Designer and Copyright

Kirana is designed by Bernadette Ambergen, working under the name Berniolie. The pattern is protected by copyright © 2019 and is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal use.