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Free Pattern – Shawl/Sweater from Berroco

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free_julianafree_juliana2Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, yet not so warm that you’d want to shed it minutes after your stunning arrival. Stunning. Yes! That’s the word I was looking for. Stunning. That’s what this pattern is!

And it’s free, from Berroco, here: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/juliana/juliana.html

The back, if used as a wrap rather than a drapy scarf/shawl is fastened with a shawl pin. Definitely figure flatterning. And definitely, another “must do” pattern. No, seriously, this one is a must do! I’m printing the pattern right now.

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  1. This is something that I really like. I hope mine comes out as good as the one on the picture. Awesome Job!!!

  2. hi !

    do you have knit this pattern ??

    I’m actually on it and I’m a little surprised by the patterm for sleeves …
    I’m wondering how this looks like without decrease on the arm.

  3. Really love your Berroco Shawl/Sweater. How might I get free knitting instructions?

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