Knitting patterns for shawls knit with one ball of yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/18/26
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Free Patterns
Roots Shawl
One-skein shawl knit with lace, eyelets, and a picot edge inspired by the city of Seville, Spain, and all the cultures that have contributed to its history. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Chal RaÃces designed by Marianela Galo. Available in English, Spanish
Wiosna Shawl
Airy one-skein shawl knit sideways alternating Garter Stitch and Lace Stitch, and finished with a picot edge to form an asymmetrical triangle. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Comfort Zone Knits.
Limerick Shawl
Easy crescent shawl designed for a beginner knit with stockinette, garter, and drop stitches that's a beautiful showcase for one skein of variegated or gradient yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maya Levitt Designs.
Beautiful Believer Shawl
Romantic one skein shawl knit with bell stitch ruffles in a crescent shape. The shapes remind me of foxglove flowers. Knit with in one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Diane Thayer Carter,
Peeping Hearts Shawl
One skein triangle shawl with a border of lace hearts knit with in one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Reah Janise Kauffman
Blossoms by the Brook Shawl
One skein lace shawlette with a triangle shape and long tapered ends. Pictured version used one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn 250 yards (229 m). Designed by Ilga Leja for Knitty
Llamerino Shawlette
One skein triangular shawl with wide lace border that creates a naturally wavy edge. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns.
Ghost Flowers Shawl
Easy one skein triangle shawl with eyelets and a knit flower in garter stitch. Uses one skein of fingering weight weight yarn. Kummituskukkia designed by Taina Anttila.
More Free Patterns
Cold Pine Shawl
Triangular lace shawlette knit with one skein 180 - 200 yards (165 - 183 m) of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Caitlin ffrench. Pictured project by Izamight
K.I.S.S. Shawl
Keep It Simple and Sweet with this one skein shawl knit with rows of eyelets on stockinette. Knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Cristi Payne.
Aqua Drift Shawlette
Small triangular shawl or scarf knit with diamond lace. Knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Wiams Crafts.
Harwick Shawlette
Easy crescent shaped shawl knit with a triangular lace section at back framed with stockinette. Knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard.
Reid Kerchief
Triangular shawlette or shawl that can be knit with in one skein of Fingering or DK weight yarn. Options to knit with garter stitch or slip stitch rib. Designed by Threebagsfulled.
Mara Shawl
One skein scarf or shawl knit sideways in an easy lace texture and I-cord borders. 2 sizes, but customizable. Knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Ruby Jane Shawl
Crescent shawl knit in stockinette with a vine lace border. Knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Melanie Mielinger. Available in English and German
Showoff Shawl
Quick shawlette in two sizes that can be knit in one evening according to the designer. The smaller size uses one skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard.
Ladawan's Shawl
Flouncy one skein crescent shaped shawl that sits nicely on the shoulders. Knit with eyelet increase in the body and a ruffled border that forms a scalloped edge. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kay Meadors.
Patterns for Purchase
Pebble Beach Shawlette
Crescent shaped shawl drapes beautifully across the shoulders knit with lace and picot bind off. Pictured sample knit from one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Helen Stewart.
La Laguna Shawl
One skein reversible lace shawlette or scarf worked without any purling! Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gretha Mensen. Available in English, Dutch, German, Spanish
Falcon Wings Shawl
Crescent shawl knit with a delicate lace body and finished off with short row wings. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by LinetteG.
One Skein Crescent Shawl
Easy shawl knit in stripes of stockinette and mesh lace. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brian Smith.
Striation Point Shawl
Fully reversible one skein shawl knit with easy lace and drop stitches. Knit with one skein of fingering weight or sock yarn. Designed by KnitElement.
Dream Ridges Shawlette
Easy asymmetric sideways triangle scarf with decorative eyelet edging. Perfect for that one-skein treasure of fingering weight yarn. Designed by KeleneDesigns.
Bricks and Mortar Triangular Shawl
One skein shawl with garter edging that looks like open decorative brickwork knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by coolwooldesign.
