The shapes in this pattern remind me of Mayan/Aztec architecture. The chains also make the motif look like a sun setting on the horizon, so I’ve named this pattern Mayan Sunset. It’s a lovely blend of openness and geometric design. The triangular nature of the shawl allows it to be worn as a shoulder wrap or around the neck as a scarf.

This shawl is a repeating motif worked in a single color. The size is adjustable based on the number of times the pattern is repeated. The pattern uses 7 repeat sections, making a final shawl width of 52” and depth of 22” for the recommended yarn.

Although DK yarn is suggested for the shawl, it could be worked with any yarn weight and the appropriately sized hook. Keep in mind that using other yarn weights will affect yardage and finished dimensions.

Disclaimer: I did not come up with this motif design. I found a picture of a swimsuit cover with the motif online with a hand-written chart that was difficult to read. I was unable to find the source, but thought this pattern was too pretty not to share. I decided to make the motif into a shawl, so I drew up a clearer version of the chart with some very slight changes and wrote out the instructions for the motif. If anybody knows the original source of this motif, I’d love to give proper credit for the design!