The Design

“Dainty, lacy clusters.”

Beloved by pie makers, reviled by gardeners, the common blackberry is considered both a blessing and a curse on Bainbridge Island. But knitters love the plump texture of the stitch named for this bobbly berry. Opened up in a lace-weight yarn, blackberry stitch (also known as trinity stitch) makes dainty, lacy clusters. Plus, it’s handsome on the wrong side, too.

For this pretty kerchief, we picked lace-weight Rowan —a favorite go-to in the shop. It’s delicate and fine with a lovely halo that gives a subtle fuzz to those little stitch clusters. Strong but sheer, weightless but warm—perfect for an airy kerchief. Choose from a few of our favorite colors here or select your own by visiting the yarn page.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 34" wide x 14" deep.

YARN
1 skein (229 yds/210m); shown in Color 676 Aura.
Or approx. 229 yds/210m of an equivalent yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) circular needle (a sharp taper is helpful), or size to obtain gauge.
Blocking wires (3) or pins (150).

GAUGE
23 sts = 4" in pattern stitch after blocking and resting.