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There is nothing more beautiful in the world than a face full of joy.” -Petar II Petrović Njegoš

Shawls are my favorite companions when the days grow lighter, but there’s still a breeze in the air. They are easy to throw on and full of charm.
This one is named after Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, once known as Birziminium, a city shaped by the layers of its long history, where Roman ruins meet modern rhythms. The Birziminium Shawl reflects that contrast: one side features a delicate lace pattern, while the rest is worked in soothing garter stitch.
Its asymmetrical triangle shape makes it easy to wear and enjoyable to knit, especially for advanced beginners ready to explore a bit of lace.
Pattern includes written and chart instructions.

Sizes & measurements
Wingspan: 165 cm (65”)
Central depth: 75 cm (29.5”)

Materials
Fingering weight yarn 50 g (1.76 oz) = 210 m (230 yd), 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
160 g; 5.65 oz; (672 m; 735 yd), 4 skeins

Needles: 3 mm (US 2.5) or size needed to meet the gauge
Scissors, a tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, and a row counter are recommended

For the model in the photo, Flora, Drops was used in misty forest color (uni colour 23).

Yarn substitute recommendations:
- Performance: Cool Wool
- Drops: Nord, Alpaca
- Concept by Katia: Alpaquina, Lumi
- Alize: Angora Gold, Lanagold Fine

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at macakorac@gmail.com. Thank you.

A big thank you to my lovely test knitters and Tea Berček for tech edit assistance.

If you share photos of your shawl on IG, make sure to tag me @macakorac and use hashtags #marijakoracdesign and #birziminiumshawl, so I can see your beautiful creations!