Vintage Retro Moody Striped Shawl Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the vintage retro vibe with this moody dark-colored shawl featuring intricate colorwork stripes. The Vintage Retro Moody Striped Shawl is perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe. This shawl is not only a statement piece but also a cozy accessory that you can wear on chilly days. With clear, step-by-step instructions, even beginners can recreate this beautiful shawl at home!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in four moody dark colors:
  • Deep Burgundy
  • Charcoal Gray
  • Midnight Blue
  • Forest Green
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, 32 inches or longer.
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 180 stitches with the deep burgundy yarn.
2. Border Rows:
   1. Row 1-10: Knit every stitch in garter stitch to create a border.
3. Begin Colorwork:
   1. Row 11: Switch to midnight blue. Knit 10 stitches, then purl 10 stitches. Repeat this pattern across the row.
   2. Row 12: Purl all stitches.
   3. Row 13: Switch to charcoal gray. Knit 5 stitches, then purl 5 stitches. Repeat this pattern across the row.
   4. Row 14: Purl all stitches.
4. Continue Stripe Pattern:

   Continue alternating colors every 10 rows, using forest green and repeating the stripe pattern. Always maintain the garter stitch border at the beginning and end of the rows.

5. Complete the Shawl:

   After completing a total of 200 rows, switch back to deep burgundy and knit 10 rows in garter stitch for the final border.

6. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge is not tight.
7. Finishing Touches:
   1. Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.
   2. Block the shawl to measurements of approximately 70 inches wide and 20 inches deep for the best drape and appearance.