I'm not exactly clear about what you're asking. Are you saying that rather than run horizontally, you want the stripes to be in a V from point to point? If that is what you are asking, I think I have the pattern for you. It's called Bats in the Belfry Shawl. Send me an email telling me if you want the pattern and I'll get it to you.

I didn't ask if you meant knit or crochet. The Bats pattern is knit. But the Seraphina Shawl is crochet and does the same thing.

Yes, the V striping is what I'm after. I'd love to have the pattern. Thanks, Donna.

You would start with a few stitches at the neck and increase at the ends and in the middle. Here's one simple pattern that does this:

Here is a link that might be useful: Triangle shawl