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Shutter Shade Shawl in Berroco Remix Light – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Shutter Shade Shawl is an original knitting design by Mary Lou Egan, published as part of Berroco Portfolio Vol. 5. This elegant, generously sized shawl is rated Easy, making it an ideal project for beginner knitters looking to build confidence while producing a sophisticated, wearable accessory. The finished shawl measures approximately 25" wide by 72" long, providing a versatile wrap that works beautifully across seasons.

Construction and Techniques

The Shutter Shade Shawl is worked flat (back and forth in rows) from the bottom up as a seamless piece, meaning no finishing seams are required. This straightforward construction makes it particularly approachable for newer knitters, as the focus remains on rhythm and color rather than complex shaping or assembly. Working flat on straight or circular needles is a foundational knitting technique, and this pattern offers a wonderful opportunity to practice consistent tension across a longer project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is Garter Stitch, one of the most classic and beginner-friendly knitting stitches, created by knitting every row when working flat. Garter Stitch produces a squishy, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges that lies flat naturally — a particularly desirable quality in shawl construction, as it eliminates the need for aggressive blocking to prevent curling. The gauge for this pattern is 16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch after blocking.

Color Work and Design Details

The design features a striking two-color approach, incorporating:

• C1: Berroco Remix Light #6975 Earth
• C2: Berroco Remix Light #6930 Smoke

The interplay of these two carefully selected tones — a warm earthy neutral and a cool smoky grey — gives the shawl its distinctive shutter-shade visual effect, evoking the layered, striped look of classic window shutters. This two-color palette keeps the knitting engaging without requiring complex colorwork techniques such as stranding or intarsia.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically for Berroco Remix Light, a DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. The pattern calls for 2 balls of each color, for a total of 4 balls. Berroco Remix Light is known for its unique fiber blend that incorporates recycled materials, giving it a soft, slightly heathered appearance that enhances the tonal depth of a two-color design like this one.

Recommended needles are straight or 29" circular needles in size US 7 (4.50 mm), or the size needed to achieve the stated gauge. Circular needles are a practical choice given the width of the shawl, as they can comfortably accommodate a large number of stitches without crowding.

Sizing and Finishing

The Shutter Shade Shawl is offered in one size, with finished dimensions of approximately 25" wide by 72" long. Blocking is recommended and referenced in the gauge note, as the final measurements are given after blocking. Blocking Garter Stitch in a yarn like Berroco Remix Light will open up the fabric slightly and even out the stitches, enhancing the drape and overall appearance of the finished shawl.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, designed by Mary Lou Egan and published by Berroco, Inc. All pattern PDFs are updated when corrections are made, ensuring knitters always have access to the most accurate version of the instructions.