Mountain Vector

Capturing the breathtaking, soul-stirring sight of layered mountain ranges that soften and gracefully fade toward the horizon, this shawl captures that feeling of quiet awe. It is a heartfelt homage to the world’s most dramatic and tranquil vistas, a constant reminder of the majestic beauty waiting for us out in the wild.
It draws inspiration from the pure optical magic of distant peaks, where massive stone silhouettes stack themselves into receding layers of color—from the comforting, deep hue of the immediate foreground to the pale, ethereal mist of the farthest ridge. This natural, seamless process turns immense strength into a delicate, delicate vision.
The Mountain Vector shawl is designed with a flowing, seamless gradient, with one cherished color dissolving almost magically into the next. Every row transitions, mirroring the profound tranquility of a mountain landscape at rest. Wrap yourself in quiet wonder of the mountains, with a feeling that you are admiring endless, beautiful peaks that simply melt into the sky.

Finished Size
69”/175 cm wingspan x 36.5”/93 cm deep

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St

Yarn
DK weight yarn; Color A: 535 yds/489 m; Color B: 365 yds/334 m
Sample Used: Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease DK 636; 232 yds/212 m; 3 oz/85 g; Color A 3 hanks in Cream 098D, Color B 2 hanks in Olive 172T

Needles
US6/4mm, 32”/80cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
4 stitch markers, optional to mark colorwork repeats
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Increasing
Icord tab cast on - optional
Colorwork (flat) charts

Note: This pattern has been updated as of 2025, now includes an icord edge and bind off.