Free knitting patterns for triangular shaped shawls and wraps. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/18/24
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Yarn Crawl Shawl
This shawl makes me smile because of the combinations of colors and lace. Striped triangle shawl knit with lace in 3 colors from the top down and a knit on border. Fingering weight yarn. 2013 LA Yarn Crawl Shawl designed by Michelle Miller
Van Smoot Shawl
Easy classic triangle shawl with alternating sections of garter stitch and 4 row repeat lace. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs
Forsinard Shawl
Always something fun to knit and look at with this sampler shawl. Triangle shawl with stripes of eylet lace, slip stitch dashes, broken rib, wrapped lace, mosaic chain, and more. Great way to try new stitches! Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Buzza
Solitude Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with a 4 row repeat lace stitch that showcases self-striping yarn or solid colors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knit and Crochet Ever After
Ruudut Shawl
Triangular, textured shawl knitted top down that begins with a single color slipped stitch basketweave grid pattern and continues with a mosaic section worked in two highly contrasting colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paula Hallivuo
Feathers Shawl
Generous sized triangular shawl inspired by wings with border of plumage feather lace below the main lace section that looks like down feathers. 2 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Therese Chynoweth.
Ruth Shawl
A triangular shawl of lace diamonds and a zigzag edge. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
RockShawl
Classic triangle-shaped shawl knitted in a combination of tuck stitch and mosaic patterns. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Hanna Maciejewska. Available in English and Polish
Noro Steely Waves Shawl
Triangle-shaped shawl knit top down in garter stitch with wavy stripes shaped with short rows. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jacob Seifert.
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Bluebell Shawl
Triangular shawl in two colors with stripes of cabled ribs, chevron lace, ribbing, and more. Sport weight yarn. Blåklocka designed by Inga Semmingsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Whiskey Glass Shawl
Easy triangular shawl worked top down, using basic stitches such as eylet stripes, bobbles, garter stitch, and stockinette for a textured stunner inspired by old crystal glass sets. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Janka Sipiczki. Available in English and Hungarian
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Melting Pot Shawl
Sampler triangle shawl featuring brioche, bobbles, brick stitch, eyelet stripes, and garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Libère tes mailles for Hobbii. A kit is also available. I changed colors from the original.
Fleming Shawl
Triangular shawl knit from the bottom up with cable and lace motifs that look like trees to me. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team. Pictured project by otoyan who added tassels
Wallagrass Shawl
A triangle shawl of triangles! Lace triangles in a 10 row repeat form this triangular shawl. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Christoffers .
Garden Shawl
Triangle top down shawl with large lace leaves separated by fern lace in the top section with what look like growing plants in the bottom section. Sport weight yarn. 13 Shawl in Lana Grossa Ecopuno
Aurora Borealis Shawl
Two of my favorite stitches, the crisscross stitch and wavy drop stitch, knit with my favorite color combination, blue-greens and purple, create an eye=catching triangle shawl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachael Huffman
Foliatus Shawl
Love the combination of leaf lace and self-striping yarn in this triangle shawl. To me, the lace looks a little like feathers too. Optional crochet edge. Designed by riwollis. Available in English and German
Silverkrans Shawl
Triangle shawl showcasing texture with ribbing that flows into cables and zigzag lace with bobbles. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Inga Semmingsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Coraline Shawl
Eyelets and a blossom lace border grace this simple and elegant triangular shawl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by GirlpowerDesigns.
Minerva Shawl
Look closely at this triangular shawl and you will see that the central lace design looks like the faces of owls. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by wipinsanity.
Samhain Triangle Shawl
Easy striped triangular shawl with a simple construction and details to allow this design to be knit up in many different fibers and colors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Louise Bollanos.
Catharus Shawl
Named after the hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus), this triangular shawl features a wide rib flowing gracefully into sculptural, nupp-flecked lace. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Winterwork Shawl
Triangular shawl knit from the bottom up with a trio of stitch patterns to keep the knitter engaged while adding lots of texture and visual interest. DK weight yarn. Designed by Apiary Knits.
Burning Leaves Shawl
Triangular shawl with a striking chevron pattern stitch that adorns the nape of the neck, then travels down a central panel to recur as an attractive border along the bottom edge. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Apiary Knits.
Shoormil Shawl
Shoormil is an old word for the high tide mark, or the place where the sand meets the sea – perfect for this gorgeous beach themed triangular shawl with seafoam wavy drop stitch bordering a textured body inspired by sandy beaches. The pattern is fully written and charted. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Liz Corke.
Twisted Leaves Shawl
Stunning lace and beads triangular shawl that would make a perfect wedding or special occasion shawl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kristi Holaas.
