The Nordic Collection Birte Tuch aus Juniper Moon Farm Findley - 14944 - Downloadable PDF

Birte Tuch – A Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern from The Nordic Collection by Claudia Wersing

The Birte Tuch is an elegant rectangular lace shawl pattern designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Nordic Collection. Written in German, this intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is worked in a delicate eyelet lace stitch using the luxurious Juniper Moon Farm Findley yarn. The result is a long, flowing wrap with a refined Nordic aesthetic — perfect for knitters who want to expand their lace knitting skills while creating a wearable, sophisticated accessory.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a rectangular lace shawl (Tuch) — a classic, versatile format that drapes beautifully over the shoulders or can be worn as a wrap or scarf. The finished dimensions are:

• Width: 45 cm
• Length: 220 cm

This generous length makes the Birte Tuch a truly wearable piece that can be styled in multiple ways. The rectangular shawl format is a staple of Scandinavian and Nordic knitting traditions, and the name Birte reflects that cultural inspiration.

Techniques Used

The Birte Tuch is worked flat, back and forth in rows, making it accessible for knitters who are comfortable with reading a chart but prefer not to work in the round. Key techniques include:

• Cast-on (Anschlagen): 111 stitches are cast on to begin the shawl.
• Chart reading: The lace pattern is worked entirely from a stitch chart (Strickschrift). The chart is drawn as the fabric appears from the right side, covering both right-side and wrong-side rows.
• Lace patterning: The eyelet pattern (Lochmuster) is based on a stitch count divisible by 6, plus 9 additional stitches. Stitches before and after the pattern repeat are worked as set, with the 6-stitch repeat worked continuously across the row.
• Row sequencing: Rows 1 through 9 are worked once to establish the pattern, after which rows 2 through 9 are repeated for the full length of the shawl.
• Decreases (Abnehmen): Used within the lace chart to create the characteristic openwork structure.
• Loose bind-off (Locker Abketten): All stitches are bound off loosely at the end, which is essential in lace knitting to maintain the drape and allow for proper blocking.
• Blocking (Spannen): The finishing step involves blocking the shawl, which is critical for lace work — it opens up the eyelet pattern and evens out the stitches to reveal the full beauty of the design.

Stitches Used

The Birte Tuch features a single, repeating lace pattern worked throughout the body of the shawl:

• Lochmuster (Eyelet Lace Pattern): A structured openwork stitch pattern that creates a delicate, airy fabric. The lace is formed through a combination of yarn-overs and decreases arranged in a repeating 6-stitch motif.
• Selvedge stitches (Randmaschen): Edge stitches are included within the stitch count and chart to create neat, stable edges along both sides of the rectangular shawl.
• Knit stitches (Rechte Maschen): The first return row after cast-on is worked entirely in knit stitches, establishing the foundation before the lace chart begins.

Materials

Yarn

The pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Findley, a lace weight yarn known for its fine, lustrous quality. The colorway specified is Fb 49 Scarlet, giving the finished shawl a rich, vibrant red tone that contrasts beautifully with the delicate openwork structure. Two skeins of