Skagen Shawl in Berroco Remix Light - Portfolio5-14 - Downloadable PDF

Skagen Shawl in Berroco Remix Light – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Skagen Shawl is an elegant, lace-detailed knitted shawl designed by Paula Emons-Fuessle and published as part of Berroco Portfolio Vol. 5. This is version 2 of the design, offered as a downloadable PDF pattern. With its generous, sweeping dimensions — approximately 75 inches across the top edge and 15 inches wide at the widest point — this shawl makes a stunning accessory that can be worn draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or styled as a lightweight wrap for any season.

The design is rated Intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore the rhythmic beauty of lace patterning. The finished shawl is a single, one-size design, meaning the pattern produces one set of finished measurements without the need to select a size.

Construction and Techniques

The Skagen Shawl is worked flat, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, despite the use of a circular needle. Working flat on a circular needle is a common and practical approach for large shawl projects, as it comfortably accommodates the many stitches that accumulate across the top edge of a shawl without the strain of straight needles.

The primary technique featured throughout this pattern is lace knitting. Lace in knitting is created through the deliberate pairing of yarn overs (which create new stitches and form decorative eyelets or holes) with decreases (such as k2tog or ssk), which remove stitches to maintain the stitch count. The interplay of these two elements produces the open, airy, and visually intricate fabric that defines lace knitting. In a shawl context, lace patterning adds both lightness and elegance, making the finished piece feel delicate even in a relatively simple construction.

The body of the shawl also incorporates Stockinette stitch and Garter stitch, which provide contrast and structure alongside the lace sections. Garter stitch — knitting every row — creates a firm, slightly ridged fabric that lies flat without curling, making it particularly well-suited to shawl borders and transitional sections. Stockinette stitch, worked by alternating knit and purl rows, creates a smooth, classic fabric surface.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch – alternating knit and purl rows for a smooth fabric
• Garter stitch – knitting every row for a flat, ridged texture
• Lace patterning – yarn overs paired with decreases to create decorative openwork

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically for Berroco Remix Light, a DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. The sample shown uses 1 ball in colorway #6919 Mist. The pattern notes that almost the entire ball was used, so knitters are advised to purchase a second ball if there is any doubt about yardage. Berroco Remix Light is known for its unique fiber blend, which gives it a soft, slightly heathered appearance and excellent drape — qualities that complement lace knitting beautifully and contribute to the shawl's lightweight, airy character.

Needles and Notions

• Circular needle, size US 7 (4.50 mm), 24 inches or longer — or size needed to obtain gauge
• Optional: 11 stitch markers for marking lace repeat sections
• 1 locking stitch marker or safety pin to identify the right side of the work
• Tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends

Gauge

The pattern calls for a gauge of 18 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch and Garter stitch. As with all knitting projects — and especially for a piece with specific finished dimensions — checking