Béton Brut Fr: “raw concrete” is a shawl inspired by mid-20th-century architecture, concrete, and, specifically, the National Theatre building found in London’s South Bank Centre.

The shawl echoes the architectural style of Brutalism in its rigid lines, simple block-like forms, emphasis upon its raw material, and unusual shape. It is knitted in garter stitch with slipped stitches, an applied i-cord edge, and a surface braid imitating a much more complex technique.

Please weigh your yarn before knitting this shawl and make sure you have enough yardage. The pattern as written requires 2 skeins of Walcot Opus.

Tip: The fabric is very stretchy, so you may be able to block the shawl bigger than indicated. I opted for a slightly ‘dense’ block as I liked the fabric it gave me.

Tip: This pattern is fully written and charted, and is suitable for intermediate knitters.

MATERIALS (not included):

Yarn Used: Walcot Yarn Opus (4ply/Fingering weight; 70% Merino 30% Alpaca; 325m per 100g skein)

Yardage: 631 - 686 m (690 - 750 yards)

Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) ; circular needles recommended due to amount of stitches.

Size: One size: 175cm x 90cm x 180cm / 69" x 35.5" x 71"