Maritime Stripes Shawl

Maritime Stripes Shawl by Stefanie Bold

What is Being Made

The Maritime Stripes Shawl is a Tunisian crochet shawl designed by Stefanie Bold and inspired by knitted shawl construction. This asymmetrical triangle shawl is worked sideways and features a distinctive chevron pattern that runs from corner to corner. The finished sample measures approximately 160x55cm (63x22 inches), making it a versatile accessory suitable for various occasions and styling preferences.

Construction and Design

This shawl uses a sideways construction method that creates an elegant asymmetrical triangle shape. The two-color design enhances the visual impact through strategic striping, which works beautifully with the chevron motif. The pattern includes detailed instructions for recreating the pictured shawl, and importantly, provides guidance on adapting the size based on your personal preferences or available yardage, making it an accessible project for crafters with different needs.

Techniques and Stitches

The Maritime Stripes Shawl employs Tunisian crochet techniques throughout, a method that bridges the gap between traditional crochet and knitting. The specific stitches used include:

• Tunisian simple stitch – the foundational stitch providing structure and texture
• Tunisian knit stitch – creating a knit-like appearance characteristic of Tunisian crochet
• Increases and decreases – shaping the asymmetrical triangle and forming the chevron pattern

These techniques combine to create a shawl with visual depth and professional construction, while remaining accessible to beginner-level crocheters.

Materials and Tools

The Maritime Stripes Shawl is worked with lace weight yarn in two colors, with a minimum of 50g per color. The sample pictured was created using Habu Cotton Gima, a 100% cotton yarn offering 265 yards per ounce (1 ounce = 50g), using two cones each of color #14 navy and color #17 light beige. However, the pattern notes that wool yarn or other fiber types are equally suitable alternatives.

You will need a Tunisian crochet hook with an attached cord in the appropriate size for your chosen yarn weight. Additional materials include a single lockable stitch marker for tracking progress throughout the project.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Maritime Stripes Shawl is designed to be easy to work while introducing crafters to Tunisian crochet techniques. The straightforward stitch combination and clear instructions make this an ideal project for those new to this hybrid crochet method.