Black Berry Shawl

Black Berry Shawl by BiggerthanlifeKnits

What is Being Made

The Black Berry Shawl is a triangular knit shawl designed by Noma Ndlovu, featuring a wingspan of 76 inches (193 centimeters) and a depth of 17 inches (43 centimeters). This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern suitable for intermediate-level knitters seeking an elegant accessory project.

Design and Construction

This shawl employs a strategic combination of garter stitch and lace sections separated by kid mohair stripes. The alternating texture creates visual interest and dimension throughout the finished piece. The design is specifically engineered for relaxed, portable knitting, making it an ideal project for television knitting or travel crafting.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Black Berry Shawl utilizes fundamental knitting techniques accessible to intermediate crafters:

• Garter stitch sections – created by knitting every row, producing a textured, reversible fabric
• Lace sections – incorporating openwork patterns for an airy, elegant aesthetic
• Stripe integration – mohair stripes separate and define the garter and lace regions
• Circular needle construction – worked on 32-inch circular needles for seamless shawl shaping

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Yama Merino Singles (100% Superwash Merino, fingering weight, approximately 360 meters per 100-gram skein) in the Black Berry colorway, totaling 720 meters of yardage. An additional 1 skein of African Expression – Hope (80% kid mohair and 20% nylon blend, approximately 212 meters per 25-gram skein) provides the decorative stripe element, contributing 120 meters of contrast yardage.

Knitters will require US 6 (4.0 millimeter) circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 centimeters) in length and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 5.5 stitches and 10 rows over 1 inch in stockinette stitch.

Yarn Weight and Fiber Content

This project combines fingering-weight merino singles with luxurious kid mohair, creating a sophisticated blend that offers both durability and softness. The merino provides structure and warmth, while the kid mohair adds a subtle sheen and delicate texture to the stripe sections. The superwash treatment of the merino ensures easy care for the finished shawl.

Pattern Details

The Black Berry Shawl pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF document and is intended for personal use only. The design emphasizes ease of execution despite its elegant final appearance, making it particularly suitable for knitters who prefer low-complexity stitch patterns that do not demand constant pattern concentration.