Wembley Shawl in Berroco Emberstone - Downloadable PDF

Wembley Shawl in Berroco Emberstone

What is Being Made

The Wembley is a rectangular knit shawl designed by Mel Kennelly. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring approximately 20 inches wide by 65 inches long (51 cm x 165 cm), making it a versatile wrap suitable for draping across the shoulders or wearing as a generous scarf. The shawl is constructed using a chunky yarn weight, which allows for relatively quick completion despite its substantial finished dimensions.

Skill Level and Difficulty

This pattern is rated as Advanced Beginner, making it accessible to knitters who have mastered fundamental techniques but are ready to explore slightly more complex stitch patterns and color work. The skill level suggests that while basic knitting knowledge is required, the pattern introduces intermediate concepts without overwhelming newer knitters.

Techniques Used

The Wembley shawl employs several key knitting techniques:

• Slip stitch colorwork: The pattern utilizes slipped stitches to create color changes and visual interest without the complexity of traditional stranded colorwork or intarsia
• Two-color knitting: The design alternates between two distinct yarn colors (Amethyst Cloud and Spinel Spark) to build the pattern structure
• Blocking: The pattern requires blocking after completion to achieve accurate finished measurements and proper drape

Stitches and Pattern Details

The Wembley features a repeating pattern stitch worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3 edge stitches. The pattern stitch includes:

• Knit stitches (k): The foundational stitch creating the fabric structure
• Slip stitches (sl 1): Stitches slipped with yarn in back (wyib) on right-side rows and yarn in front (wyif) on wrong-side rows, creating the decorative slip-stitch pattern

The pattern is worked in rows, alternating between right-side and wrong-side rows. The color changes occur systematically throughout the pattern rows, with Color 2 (Spinel Spark) and Color 1 (Amethyst Cloud) creating the visual design.

Materials Required

Yarn: Berroco Emberstone in chunky weight is the specified yarn for this project. The pattern calls for 4 balls each of two colorways: #11023 Amethyst Cloud (C1) and #11024 Spinel Spark (C2). Each ball contains 100 grams of yarn. The chunky weight ensures the shawl knits up quickly while maintaining beautiful stitch definition.

Needles: Size 10½ (6.5 mm) knitting needles are required, or the size necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Needle size may be adjusted slightly to achieve the specified gauge.

Additional Notions: A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in yarn ends after completion.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows measured over 4 inches (10 cm) in the Pattern Stitch. This gauge is measured after blocking, which is essential for accurate finished measurements. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a gauge swatch and block it before beginning the full project to ensure proper sizing and fabric characteristics.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for digital viewing, printing, or reference on devices while knitting. The format allows knitters to work at their own pace with complete pattern instructions available throughout the project.