Himmlisch umhüllt in Red Heart Shimmer - WR2132DE - Downloadable PDF

Himmlisch umhüllt in Red Heart Shimmer – Knitted Shawl Pattern by Myra Wood (WR2132DE)

This free downloadable PDF pattern by designer Myra Wood presents a beautifully elegant shawl worked in Red Heart Shimmer yarn. The finished piece measures 35 cm wide by 140 cm long, creating a graceful, wrap-ready accessory with a lustrous, eye-catching finish. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is available as a free PDF download, making it an accessible yet rewarding project for knitters looking to expand their skills.

About the Design

The shawl is a long, rectangular wrap constructed using a combination of crochet techniques — despite appearing in a knitting-focused collection, the construction method described in the pattern relies on crochet stitches and chart-based instructions. The design features a delicate, textured stitch pattern worked from a chart, with a decorative picot edging applied to all four borders to give the finished shawl a refined, lace-like appearance.

The shimmer of the yarn adds a subtle sparkle to the fabric, making this shawl equally suited to everyday wear and special occasions. The colorway specified in the pattern is 00010 Royal, a rich, deep blue that complements the metallic sheen of the yarn beautifully.

Construction and Techniques

The shawl begins with a foundation chain of 164 chain stitches, establishing the full length of the piece from the outset. The body of the shawl is worked following a stitch diagram (Häkelschrift), progressing through a structured sequence of rows:

• Rows 1–11 are worked once to establish the main pattern repeat.
• Rows 3–11 are then repeated once more to build the central body.
• Rows 3–7 are worked a final time to complete the main fabric.

The final row of the main body — Row 26 — introduces a picot edging, worked as follows: one chain stitch as a substitute for the first single crochet, then a repeating sequence of a picot (three chain stitches, one slip stitch into the first chain stitch) followed by three single crochet stitches. This creates a delicate, scalloped border along the long edges of the shawl.

The cast-on edge is finished with the same picot row to ensure a consistent, polished appearance on both long sides. The short ends of the shawl receive their own border treatment, worked as follows:

• Row 1: Three chain stitches as a substitute for the first double crochet, followed by 50 double crochet stitches, giving a total of 51 stitches.
• Row 2: Three chain stitches as a substitute for the first double crochet, two double crochets into the last stitch of the previous row, then a repeating pattern of skipping four stitches and working five double crochets into the next stitch — creating a fan or shell effect along the short edges.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Chain stitch (Luftmasche) — used for the foundation chain and within the stitch pattern
• Single crochet (feste Masche) — used in the picot border rows
• Double crochet (Stäbchen/Stb) — used extensively in the short-end border construction
• Slip stitch (Kettmasche) — used within the picot construction
• Picot edging — a classic decorative finish created with three chain stitches and a slip stitch, giving a pointed, lace-like border
• Shell or fan stitch — multiple double crochets worked into a single stitch with intervening skipped stitches, creating a scalloped effect on the short ends
• Chart/stitch diagram reading (Häkelschrift) — the main body pattern is worked from a visual crochet chart

Materials Required

• Yarn: Red Heart Shimmer, color 00010 Royal — 2 skeins required. Red Heart Shimmer is an aran-weight yarn