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,

followed by section D

and then section A.

When sewing, pay attention to areas where 2-row stripes line up.