Stratocaster Shawl

This stunning half-circular/half-hexagon shawl pattern is perfect for knitters looking to create a unique and stylish accessory. It starts at the neckline with an easy garter tab and is skillfully worked down to the lower hem. The shawl is beautifully shaped using pie-shaped increases, and features an attractive design that alternates between garter stitch stripes and smooth stockinette bands.

I designed this versatile shawl to showcase the subtle color shifts found in my shop's Transitional sock-yarn packs, which include four 100-yard skeins transitioning through four lovely colors. However, this pattern can easily be adapted to use any two colors of sock yarn—one for the main color and another for the eye-catching stripes. My tester knitted her shawl using a stunning combination of pale silver gray paired with a deep brownish-purple shade, demonstrating the incredible versatility of this design.

This shawl pattern is also an excellent way to use up that bright and bold handpaint colorway you’ve been saving, combined with a more subdued solid or semi-solid skein. Alternatively, unleash your creativity by utilizing that bin of sock yarn scraps you've been collecting, paired with a single solid skein to tie everything together visually. This pattern not only offers a delightful knitting experience but also results in a striking finished piece that you’ll love to wear or gift.

You will need approximately 375 yards of each for both the main color and the contrasting color, making this shawl an engaging project that won’t consume all of your yarn stash. Dive into this joyful knitting adventure and create a beautiful shawl that will surely become a cherished addition to your wardrobe!