Papavero Shawl in Berroco Coco - Downloadable PDF

Papavero Shawl in Berroco Coco

What Is Being Made

The Papavero Shawl is a triangular lace shawl designed by Brenda York, featuring finished measurements of approximately 70 inches across the top and 27 inches down the center after blocking. This intermediate-level knitting project creates an elegant wrap suitable for layering or draping, with decorative fringe detailing included in the final dimensions.

Craft and Construction Method

This shawl is created using the knitting craft, worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. The construction is seamless, meaning all pieces are knitted as one continuous fabric without requiring seaming. This flat-worked approach allows knitters to easily add length and width as desired during the knitting process.

Techniques Used

The Papavero Shawl incorporates lace techniques throughout the design, creating an openwork pattern that provides visual interest and drape. The lace pattern is the primary stitch structure, achieved through strategic yarn overs and decreases that form decorative holes and motifs characteristic of lace knitting. The seamless, flat construction allows the lace pattern to flow naturally across the triangular shawl shape.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The shawl is worked in a lace pattern stitch with a gauge of 9 stitches and 13 rows equaling 4 inches before blocking. Accurate gauge measurement is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern includes fringe as a finishing detail, adding texture and movement to the edges of the completed shawl.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Berroco Coco in super chunky weight (100 grams per ball), color #4908 Tundra; 5 balls total
• Needles: US size 15 (10.00 mm) knitting needles, or size required to obtain gauge
• Additional Tools: Size 9.00 mm (M-13) crochet hook for finishing fringe

Skill Level and Considerations

Rated at intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes knitters have foundational skills in basic stitches and are comfortable working with lace patterns. The super chunky yarn weight of Berroco Coco makes stitches highly visible, which can be helpful for tracking lace pattern repeats. Taking time to check gauge before beginning ensures accurate finished measurements after blocking, which is particularly important for lace shawls where blocking significantly affects the final dimensions and drape.