Coastal Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Coastal Shawl in Juniper Moon Zooey Aran

What is Being Made

The Coastal Shawl is a triangular knitted wrap designed by Tabetha Hedrick. This elegant accessory features a generous wingspan of approximately 51½ inches (131 cm) and a depth of 25¾ inches (65.5 cm), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons. The shawl's generous proportions provide ample coverage while maintaining a lightweight, drape-friendly construction.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Aran yarn in the colorway #1011 Rose Garden. The pattern requires 2 skeins of 100g each, providing sufficient yardage for the complete shawl. Knitters will need US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 cm) in length, along with a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a cable needle for executing cable stitches. The Aran weight yarn creates a fabric with excellent stitch definition and drape.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The Coastal Shawl showcases a sophisticated stitch pattern that combines several fundamental knitting techniques. The primary construction method involves the Coastal Stitch, a complex 20-row repeat pattern that creates an intricate lace and cable design.

Key techniques employed throughout the pattern include:

• Cable stitches: The pattern features 1/1 right cable (1/1 rc) and 1/1 left cable (1/1 lc) stitches, which create twisted rope-like textures that add visual interest and dimension to the fabric
• Yarn overs (yo): Strategically placed yarn overs create decorative eyelet holes and lace elements that contribute to the shawl's elegant appearance and help establish the triangular shaping
• Decreases: Multiple decrease techniques including slip-slip-knit (ssk), knit 2 together (k2tog), knit 3 together (k3tog), and centered double decreases (sk2p) create the sculptural shaping and lace motifs
• Circular needle construction: The use of circular needles allows for seamless knitting and accommodates the increasing stitch count as the triangular shawl expands

Coastal Stitch Pattern Details

The Coastal Stitch is a 20-row repeat (rows 9–28) with a 10-stitch multiple base, preceded by an 8-row setup section. The pattern alternates between right-side rows featuring various cable crossings and yarn overs, and wrong-side rows worked entirely in purl stitches. This combination creates a textured front surface with a smooth reverse side.

The stitch pattern demonstrates progressive complexity, beginning with simple cable crossings and yarn overs in the setup rows, then introducing more elaborate lace motifs in the main repeat. The decreases—particularly the k3tog and sk2p stitches—work in concert with yarn overs to create balanced lace elements that form the characteristic coastal-inspired design.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the Coastal Stitch. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements and ensuring proper drape. The pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning the project to avoid significant size variations.

Once complete, the shawl is finished with a bind-off edge, and ends are woven in using a tapestry needle for a polished, professional appearance.