Sunset Beach Wrap - Shawl Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Tandem

Sunset Beach Wrap – Shawl Knitting Pattern by Andi Javori in Tahki Yarns Tandem

The Sunset Beach Wrap is a beautifully elongated rectangular shawl knitting pattern designed by Andi Javori, crafted exclusively for women and published as a downloadable PDF. Worked in Tahki Yarns Tandem, this wrap combines a relaxed coastal aesthetic with satisfying intermediate-level construction. The finished piece measures an impressive approximately 71½ inches (181.5 cm) long and 14 inches (35.5 cm) wide, making it a generously sized wrap suitable for draping over the shoulders, tying at the waist, or wearing as a lightweight scarf across multiple seasons.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single-size rectangular shawl and wrap — a versatile accessory that sits comfortably in the shawls and wraps category. Its elongated silhouette and lightweight drape make it ideal for transitional weather, beach evenings, or as a stylish layering piece. The one-size construction means there are no sizing adjustments to navigate, allowing knitters to focus entirely on the texture and stripe details.

Construction and Techniques

The Sunset Beach Wrap is worked flat on a circular needle, meaning all rows are turned rather than joined in the round. Despite using a circular needle, the piece is not knitted seamlessly in the round — the circular needle is recommended for its length and cable flexibility, which comfortably accommodates the full width of the wrap. The pattern is described as seamless, eliminating any finishing seams and resulting in a clean, polished edge throughout.

A key design feature is the use of stripes, introduced through a contrast color (CC) alongside the main color (MC). This stripe detail adds visual rhythm and a pop of warmth to the overall palette, reflecting the sunset-inspired colorway choices. The shaping begins with a small cast-on of just 3 stitches and builds gradually through increase rows, establishing the wrap's distinctive tapered entry before settling into the main body pattern.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the wrap is a Lace Pattern, for which the stated gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10 cm). This lace structure gives the wrap its airy, open texture — ideal for the lightweight yarn blend used. Additional stitch techniques present in the pattern include:

• Knit front and back (k1-f/b) — a simple increase stitch used to shape the beginning of the wrap
• Purl front and back (p1-f/b) — a purl-side increase used on wrong-side rows during the initial shaping section
• Slip 1 knitwise (sl 1 knitwise) — used at the beginning of wrong-side rows to create a neat, consistent selvedge edge
• K2tog (knit two together) — a right-leaning decrease that balances the increases and helps shape the edge of the wrap
• Standard knit and purl stitches forming the foundation of both the lace body and the garter-style edging

The combination of increases and decreases worked simultaneously on right-side rows — such as k1-f/b at the beginning and k2tog at the end — creates a subtle, elegant shaping effect that maintains the stitch count while angling the fabric. This technique is characteristic of thoughtfully engineered shawl construction and adds an extra layer of interest for the intermediate-level knitter.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The pattern calls for Tahki Yarns Tandem, a worsted weight yarn with a distinctive multi-fiber blend of 28% cotton, 28% viscose, 28% nylon, and 16% acrylic, sold in 1.75 oz (50g) balls with approximately 107 yards (98m) per ball. This blend delivers a soft, slightly lustrous drape that is well-suited to lace knitting — the cotton and viscose contribute breathability and sheen, while the nylon adds durability and the acrylic provides ease of care.

• Main Color (MC): 4 balls of Tahki