Tears by ChrisBerlin

Tears

Knitting
July 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Shawl pattern
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
312 - 1094 yards (285 - 1000 m)
4 Sizes
English German
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Some stitch patterns deserve more than one life.

Originally inspired by the textured lace of my JORIS sweater, TEARS transforms the same stitch pattern into a versatile accessory that is as beautiful as it is wearable.

Knitted from one side to the other, TEARS combines delicate ribs with airy lace to create a fully reversible fabric that looks equally beautiful on both sides. Depending on your choice of yarn, the design takes on a completely different personality—from an elegant summer shawl to a cozy winter scarf.

But TEARS doesn’t stop there.

Besides wearing it as a shawl or scarf, I especially love styling it as a knitted hip scarf. Wrapped around the waist, it adds a modern, feminine touch to dresses, linen trousers, or your favorite jeans.

The pattern is easily adjustable. Simply repeat the main pattern section to create a longer and wider shawl while making the most of your yarn.

The samples shown in this pattern demonstrate the versatility of the design:

Mermaid Tears – delicate cotton with tiny shimmering beads
Golden Tears – elegant metallic sparkle
Cozy Tears – soft and warm with a gentle halo
❤️ Spanish Tears – vibrant hand-dyed colourways

Pattern Features

  • Fully reversible stitch pattern
  • Side-to-side construction
  • Adjustable size
  • Suitable for a wide variety of yarns
  • Wear it as a shawl, scarf, or knitted hip scarf
  • A relaxing knit with an elegant, modern look

Mermaid Tears Sample 1
200 cm x 55 cm / 79 x 21’’
80 cm circular needle size 3.75 mm / US 5
Gauge 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 inch in Lace pattern
Tears by PRU Yarns
100% Cotton – 400 meters / 100 grams
2 skein/s in col. white
work together with
Modena by Lamana
70% Merino, 30% Cashmere – 335 meters / 25 grams
2 skein/s in col. 00 Nature

Spanish Tears Sample 2
190 cm x 45 cm / 75 x 17 ‘’
80 cm circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4
Soul by PRU Yarns
85% Merino, 15% Nylon - 400 meters / 100 grams
1 skein in col Firecracker

Cozy Tears Sample 3
190 cm x 55 cm / 75 x 21 ‘’
Helene by Novita
80 cm circular needle size 4 mm / US 6
60% Merino, 30% Silk, 10% Mohair -
200 meters / 50 grams – 2 skeins
Work together with
Edith by Novita
70% Mohair, 30% Silk – 210 meters / 25 grams
2 skeins

Golden Tears Sample 4
140 cm x 35 cm / 55 x 14 ‘’
80 cm circular needle size 3.5 mm / US 4
Shiny by Krea Deluxe
80% Rayon, 20% Polyester - 95 meters / 25 grams
3 skeins in col white gold