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Stellar Stripes Knit Shawl

A Bold Two-Color Hexagon Shawl with Modern Graphic Style

The Stellar Stripes Knit Shawl is one of those projects that feels just as exciting to knit as it does to wear. Worked in a striking hexagon construction, the bold rhythmic stripes radiate beautifully from the center outward, creating strong graphic lines and effortless drape.

This design blends modern geometry with cozy comfort. The two-color stripe pattern keeps your needles moving, while the garter stitch texture allows the colors to shine. It’s lightweight yet warm — perfect for layering over a denim jacket, dressing up a tee, or wrapping yourself in handmade confidence.

✨ Graphic.
✨ Rhythmic.
✨ Surprisingly relaxing to knit.

Pattern Details

Craft: Knitting
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate
Construction: Worked flat, back and forth in rows
Shape: Hexagon shawl
Colorwork: Two-color stripes, changed every 2 rows (no cutting required — colors are carried up the side)

Finished Measurements

• 23.5” (59.5 cm) at widest point
• 44” (112 cm) at longest point

Gauge

15 sts = 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch

(Gauge is flexible but will affect finished size and yarn usage.)

Yarn

Originally designed with:
Bijou Basin Ranch Sport (100% Yak)
1 skein Blue (A)
1 skein Gold (B)

Note: This yarn has been discontinued.

Suggested Alternatives:

• Knit Picks Yakish
• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
• Baa Ram Ewe Skipper
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light
• Malabrigo Arroyo

Needles & Notions

Needles:
U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 40” cable or size needed for gauge

Notions:
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking tools

Techniques Used

• Long Tail Cast-On
• Knit Front and Back (kfb)
• Yarn Overs
• Slip Slip Knit (ssk)
• Lace Bind-Off
• Wet Blocking

Includes links to helpful video tutorials for:
• Long tail cast-on
• Knit front and back
• Adding a lifeline
• Tinking
• Burying ends

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Eye-catching hexagon construction
✔ Clean, bold two-color stripes
✔ Relaxing garter stitch rhythm
✔ Lightweight yet warm
✔ Stunning drape
✔ Video support included
✔ A statement piece that still feels effortless

This Pattern Is Also Available Free

The Stellar Stripes Knit Shawl pattern is available for free on my website here:
https://marlybird.com/blog/stellar-stripes-knit-shawl-pat...

This Ravelry listing is for the ad-free, printable PDF version.

Modern stripes + graphic geometry + cozy yak softness = a shawl that truly shines.

Once you cast on, you’ll see why it’s called Stellar. ✨