Knitting patterns for shawls knit with colorful designs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/9/26
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Free Patterns
Stunning Starter Shawl
Perfect for summer! Easy triangle shawl knit with 4 row repeat lace sections separated by garter stitch. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Michele Costa. Web version is free.
Katerina Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit with a main body with slipped stitch sections alternating with stockinette and a border of zigzag lace. The pictured shawl was knit with variegated yarn for the body and 4 matching solids for the border so it could be a good stash buster. DK weight yarn. Designed by Leeana Gardiner.
Cordillera Shawl
Triangle shawl knit with Old Shale lace that turns the stripes into zigzag and gives the shawl a naturally scalloped edge. The designer says it's suitable for beginners. DK weight yarn. Designed by Krystalle Diaz.
More Free Patterns
Verdier Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl with horizontal and vertical zigzag stripes knit in garter mosaïc. Charted and written instructions. The designer says it's suitable for mosaïc beginners. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Perfect Fade Shawl
Generous sized triangle shawl knit with garter stitch alternating two self-striping yarns with a shape that creates asymmetric chevron stripes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart Design Team. A kit is also available.
Alberni Valley Shawl
Easy half circle lace shawl knit with Old Shale lace. Designed for two colors: a variegated yarn and contrasting solid color. Designed by Margaret Jones who allows you to sell finished projects. Sport weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Rockin’ Rows Shawl
Easy striped zig-zag pattern grows into a fascinating triangular shawl. Designed by Martina Behm. Pictured project by Espace Tricot. You will need four skeins of 50 grams of a fingering weight yarn, so it's great for sock yarn leftovers or mini skeins. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Emilio Shawl
Eye catching graphical triangular shawl in high contrast colors knit with a zigzag stripe and finished with a mosaic border. Designed by Cristina Ghirlanda for Minimi Knit Design. Fingering weight yarn.
Reflection Line
Asymmetric triangular shawl / scarf worked sideways with lace and textured stripes. 3 sizes but easily adjustable by adding or taking away pattern repeats. Great showcase for gradient or color cake yarn. Any yarn weight is suitable for this pattern with appropriate needle size. Pattern instruction is written and charted. Designed by Tetiana Otruta.
