Inspired by Gunta Stolzl’s Bauhaus weavings, this triangle shawl features striping colorwork with a simple stitch pattern. The shawl is constructed in four strips, which are sewn together to evoke a woven look, but the finished piece has the drape and softness of crocheted superwash merino.
Size
68” [172 cm] across and 30” [76 cm] from top center to bottom point.
Yarn
Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Sock Yarn (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 462 yards [422 meters]/100 grams): Thunderhead (Color A), 1 skein; Pearlescent (Color B), 1 skein; Train Station (Color C), 1 skein.
Thanks to Knit Picks for providing the yarn!
Hook
Size US G/6 (4 mm)
Notions
Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends, blocking pins or wires (optional)
Gauge
13 sc and 22 rows per 4” in moss stitch
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in four sections, which are then sewn together as indicated in diagram below.
Each section begins with increases every other row to create a diagonal edge; then sections A, B, and D continue working even to create longer strips.
I recommend carrying yarn up the sides for the 2-row stripes in order to avoid weaving in a lot of extra ends.
Get the color change tables – you need this for the pattern!
Shawl Instructions
Section A
With Color A, ch 3.
Row 1: Sc in third ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch sp.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in ch sp switching to Color B with last yo.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last ch sp.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in ch sp switching to Color A with last yo.
Rows 6-61: Rep Rows 4 & 5, changing colors according to Table A.
Row 62: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in ch sp.
Rows 63-241: Rep Row 62, changing colors according to Table A.
Section B
With Color C, ch 3.
Row 1: Sc in third ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch sp.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in ch sp.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last ch sp.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in last ch sp.
Rows 6-61: Rep Rows 4 & 5, changing colors according to Table B.
Row 62: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in last ch sp.
Rows 63-121: Rep Row 62, changing colors according to Table B.
Section C
Rep Section B to Row 61, using Table C.
Section D
With Color A, ch 3.
Row 1: Sc in third ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch sp.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in ch sp.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last ch sp.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in last ch sp.
Rows 6-61: Rep Rows 4 & 5 changing colors according to Table D.
Row 62: Ch 2, turn, sk sc, *sc in ch sp, ch 1, sk sc, rep from * to last ch sp, sc in last ch sp.
Rows 63-181: Rep Row 62, changing colors according to Table D.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block each piece to stated measurements and sew together according to diagram.
Smaller pieces will need to be blocked more aggressively, as the larger pieces stretch quite a bit due to weight. I recommend attaching sections B and C first,
When sewing, pay attention to areas where 2-row stripes line up.
About the Designer: Liz Homersmith
Liz Homersmith did not finish her PhD in clinical psychology; instead, she started Proud Hooker Designs, where she combines her loves of science and art to create innovative patterns and thoughtful tutorials.
She enjoys playing with unique construction, as well as creating patterns that help beginners get comfortable with hook and yarn.
Check out her website: proudhookerdesigns.com and follow her on instagram @proudhookerdesigns.
I tried to find the color change tables associated with this pattern, but when I clicked the link I got a 404 error that the page was not found…
I love the idea of this shawl and the construction method used for it, so any help would be appreciated!
ok I think this is fixed now.
some browsers don’t like apostrophes and we had one in there. that’s gone now and it works for us. let me know if you can get it as well? this is definitely an important part, so you need to be able to get it!
thanks 🙂
Got it! Thanks and Happy Holidays!!
Yay! And same to you 🙂