BOSQUE MEDITERRÁNEO Shawl pattern by Juana Román

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✨ Why You’ll Love BOSQUE MEDITERRÁNEO Shawl

Designed by Juana Román, the BOSQUE MEDITERRÁNEO Shawl is a striking asymmetric shawl inspired by the natural beauty and rich textures of Mediterranean forests. Created as the official pattern for Barcelona Knits 2025, this elegant design combines garter stitch with beautifully arranged lace details to produce a modern accessory full of movement and visual interest.

Worked flat in three distinct sections, the shawl gradually transforms its shape through carefully planned increases and decreases. The changing construction keeps the knitting engaging from beginning to end while creating a dramatic arrowhead silhouette that showcases contrasting yarn colors beautifully. Integrated video tutorials are included to help knitters confidently work through every stage of the project.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Juana Román

Published: October 2025 in Andoliando

Category: Shawl / Wrap

Construction: Worked flat in three sections with an asymmetric triangular arrowhead shape

Design Features: Garter stitch, lace motifs, structural shaping, color contrast, and video tutorials

Skill Level: 3 out of 5

Size: One size

Finished Measurements: Approximately 202 × 154 × 121 cm (after blocking)

This pattern is an excellent choice for knitters looking for an engaging shawl project that blends relaxing garter stitch with decorative lace and eye-catching shaping.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn:

Lalanalú Nadir
Fingering weight (14 WPI)

Yarn Requirements:

Approximately 1,094 yards (1,000 meters)
3 skeins total (380 m / 100 g each)
Use two contrasting colors:
- 1 skein of one color
- 2 skeins of a second contrasting color

The sample was knitted using Lalanalú Nadir (100% sustainably produced Spanish merino wool), with one skein in light green and two skeins in dark green.

Needles

US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles
80 cm (32″) cable recommended

Gauge

After blocking:

20 stitches and 18 rows = 10 cm (4″) in garter stitch.

Before blocking:

22 stitches and 22 rows = 10 cm (4″) in garter stitch.

Blocking your gauge swatch is strongly recommended to ensure accurate sizing and to check that the selected yarn colors do not bleed.

Additional Materials

Two stitch markers for the center
Extra stitch markers for lace repeats (optional)
Locking stitch markers (optional)
Blocking mats, cables, and T-pins
Tapestry needle
Tape measure
Scissors

🌿 What Makes This Shawl Special

One of the standout features of BOSQUE MEDITERRÁNEO is its thoughtfully engineered construction. Rather than repeating the same shaping throughout, the shawl evolves across three separate sections, each introducing subtle structural changes that create a dynamic and elegant final silhouette.

The first two sections balance increases at both edges with centered double decreases, while the final section shifts to asymmetric shaping by increasing on only one side and decreasing on the other. This gradual transformation gives the finished shawl its distinctive arrowhead appearance and allows contrasting colors to interact beautifully across the fabric.

The included video tutorials provide additional guidance throughout the knitting process, making this an enjoyable project for adventurous intermediate knitters who want to learn while creating a sophisticated accessory.

🌲 Style & Wear Tips

Wear it draped loosely over your shoulders for an elegant everyday look.
Choose two highly contrasting colors to emphasize the geometric shaping and lace details.
Block the finished shawl carefully to reveal the lace motifs and achieve the full finished dimensions.
Pair it with neutral clothing to let the beautiful color transitions become the focal point.
Its generous size makes it equally suitable as a cozy wrap or a statement shawl during cooler seasons.