These shawls and shawlettes are designed with one skein of yarn. Most can be adapted for larger sizes with more yarn. Updated 6/2/23
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Free Patterns
Blue Iris One Skein Shawl
One skein triangular lace shawl knit from the neck to the long edge. Designed for one skein 400 yards (366 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller
Portia Shawl
A one skein lace shawl worked top down to create a shawl that is three-quarters of a square in shape. This allows the shawl to drape easily over the shoulders and stay put. Designed for 400 - 420 yards (366 - 384 m) of sock/fingering yarn which is usually one skein. Pictured shawl uses 374.0 yards (342.0 meters), 85 grams. Designed by Corrie Purdum
Marisa Shawl
A one skein triangular shawl knit from the top down. The pattern includes written and charted instructions. Designed for one skein 430 - 460 yards (393 - 421 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Gillian Ruth
Demiluna Shawl
A one skein semicircular shawl based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s classic Pi Shawl pattern, finished with a garter stitch rib edging. Designed for one skein of sock/fingering yarn, but information is included on increasing the size. Designed by Lhevinne Amor
Flambe One Skein Shawl
Lace triangular shawl knits up quickly with only one skein of sock yarn: 321 yards. The pattern includes written instructions as well as charts. Designed by Michelle Miller
Vanesse Shawl
Crescent-shaped shawl with a wide lade edge. This shawl measure 55 in long and 20 in wide, after blocking. The written pattern is very detailed, the lace is explained with chart and with written instructions. Designed for one skein 387 - 547 yards (354 - 500 m) of fingering weight yarn, it is easily modified for other sizes. Great showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. Designed by Les Tricots de Dilia
SeeSea Shawl
This easy airy triangular shawl is knit with a 2 row repeat lace pattern for the body and finished with a wave shaped decorative edge. Designed for one skein of fingering weight yarn, it is easily modified for other sizes. Designed by Katerina Bobkova
Lacy Stripes Shawl
Elongated triangle shawl with stockinette and slipped stitch lace pattern is perfect for self-striping yarn. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Uses just one ball of the recommended yarn (355 yards). Designed by Lisa Gentry
Tactile Stimuli
This semi-circular shawl creates its textured design with just knit and purl, no lace, no cables. .Designed by Linette Grayum who used one skein of fingering weight yarn (440yards) for the project. Size: 39” x 13” 100 cm x 33 cm. Instructions charted and written.
Stormy Sky Shawl
Designed for that one skein of special yarn! This asymmetrical shawl alternates sections of dropped stitches, eyelet lace, and garter stitch to showcase multi-colored yarn in skewed triangle. Easy to memorize. Designed by Life Is Cozy.Pictured project by River Poet who used one skein of Malabrigo yarn (420 yards) for the project.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the Malabrigo Yarn Mechita used in the pictured project on Amazon
Simple Lace Triangle Shawl
This easy shawl takes just one skein of the recommended yarn and features rows of eyelets in stockinette that showcases ombre or multi-color yarn. Designed by Cathy Payson.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Yarn at Joann
- See more Easy Shawl Knitting Patterns
198 yds. of Heaven Shawl
Lace triangular shawlette designed for Aran weight yarn that can be adapted for different weights of yarn and sizes. Designed by Christy Verity. Pictured project by Dilshani who used 218 yards / one skein of worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted used in the pictured project on Etsy
- Get the recommended Cascade 220 Yarn(150+ colors)
Shearwater Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl in garter stitch with easy lace border is designed for one skein of sock / fingering yarn. Designed by Kristen Finlay. Rated easy by most Ravelrers.
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Feather and Fan Shawl
Lace rectanglular wrap that is rated easy by most of the Ravelrers. About 18 x 51 in. (45.5 x 129.5 cm). Perfect for multi-color yarn.Uses 518 yards (474 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball (Pictured in Community Coral)
- See more Easy Shawl Knitting Patterns
Age of Brass and Steam Wrap
Very easty triangular shawlette that can easily be made larger with more stockinette and garter ribbed eyelet sections. Designed by Orange Flower Yarn for DK yarn but can easily use worsted or fingering weight. Pictured project by knittimo who used one skein of sock yarn and added beads and some additional sections. Available in English, German, and Italian.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the madelinetosh Tosh Sock yarn used in the pictured project
- Get size 6 round seed beads for this pattern
One Skein Elk Tooth Shawl
Shawl in three sections of stockinette, lace, and seed stitch. Designed by Caitlin ffrench for sport yarn but could be adapted ot other weights. Pictured project by OrangeJellyfish who used one skein of sport yarn. Looks great in variegated yarn!
Reyna Shawl
This shawl was designed to showcase variegated colorways and to use one skein of variegated yarn though it looks spectacular in solid colors and larger sizes as well. Rated easy by most Ravelrers. Designed by Noora Laivolay. Pictured project by zpurls who used one skein (435yards) for the project and added a simple crocheted edge.
Cinnamon Grace One Skein Shawl
Easy crescent shawl with stockinette body and eyelet border designed for 400 – 440 yards (366 – 402 m) of sport yarn though I’m sure you could adapt for other weights. Designed by Katie Harris. Pictured project by Wondermoehre who used less than a skein of sock yarn instead. Available in English and Hungarian. Looks great in variegated yarn!
Regina Marie One Skein Shawl
This crescent shawlette features a border of cables, dayflower lace, and a leafy edging using a method of keeping live stitches on the needle that eliminates the need to pick up stitches. Uses just 300 yards of lace weight yarn. Perfect for a small skein of multi-color yarn. Designed by Sara Huntington Burch
Taina One Skein Shawl
This triangular shawl is knit from one corner to the long edge on the opposite side in garter stitch and eyelet rows. Designed by Eeva Kesäkuu for one skein of sock yarn 420 – 547 yards (384 – 500 m) or more if you want a larger shawl. Pictured project by JujuBulleEtMaille
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Alize Bamboo Fine Batik Design yarn used in this project on Etsy
Close to You Shawl
Designed as one skein project (though you can use more for a larger shawl), this simple triangular shawl is knit with garter stitch and a eyelet zigzag border. Designed by Justyna Lorkowska. Great with multi-colored yarn! Pictured project by SerendipityStitch
The Pale Lady
This lace openwork capelet wrap is designed to use a single 100g skein of fingering weight yarn. The shawl is just wide enough to go around the shoulders and be fastened with a shawl pin. Designed by Noora Laivola
Beithe Shawl
Inspired by birch trees, this shawl features a decorative border of diamond lace motifs and a few simple cables. Designed for worsted, DK, or fingering yarn, the pictured shawl was knit with 1 skein of DK yarn, 400 yards. Designed by Susanna IC
Glitz at the Ritz Shawl
Helen Stewart’s lovely lace shawlette is designed specifically to be knitted from just one skein of sock weight yarn. Add beads for extra glamour.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended beads on Etsy
- Get more Lace Shawl Knitting Patterns
Citron Shawl
Hilary Smith Callis’s easy shawlette features ruffles and ruching to add dressy details and uses just one skein of the recommended yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino yarn
- See more of Hilary’s knitting patterns
Sedona Triangle One Skein Shawl
Easy shawl with eyelet increases and some purl rows for texture. Perfect for multi-color yarn.Uses 518 yards (474 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball
- See more Easy Shawl Knitting Patterns
Cassis Shawlette
Lovely lace shawl with an eyelet zigzag border. The original project used one skein of fingering yarn – 383 yards – but there is a larger size version. Available in English and French. Designed by collete audrey.
Patterns for Purchase
Lace One-Skein Wonders®: 101 Projects Celebrating the Possibilities of Lace
Lace shawls and scarves that use just one skein of yarn are just some of the lace knitting projects in this book that also includes knitting patterns for light and airy curtains, cozy baby blankets, a dainty child’s dress, and much more. With clear instructions for 101 projects contributed by designers and knitters from around the world, you’ll be inspired to pull out your needles and get knitting.
- See more pics and get book on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Or get the book at Alibris
- See more One Skein Wonders books
Solar Shawl
One skein crescent shaped lace shawlalternating garter stitch with stockinette ridges and beautiful yet simple lace. Picot bind-off adds delicate detail to the border. Pattern includes charts and written directions. Uses one skein 388 yards (355 m) of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Janina Kallio for Woolenberry.
Puaka Shawlette
The Puaka Shawlette (Māori for flower) is an elegant one skein shawlette. A bud-like stitch pattern creates an interesting texture over the stockinette and a Japanese lace pattern borders the edge of the shawlette for a delicate finish. Wear it draped over your shoulders, or wrapped closed to the neck paired with a shawl pin. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Aroha Knits.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern
- Get the recommended madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light yarn at Amazon
Ho'okipa Shawl
Pretty crescent shaped shawlette named after beautiful beach on Maui. Worked sideways in one piece with stockinette stitch body and lovely lace and twisted stitch border. The size can be easily changed by adding more repeats of lace border. Pictured project used one skein of fingering yarn. Designed by Paulina Popiolek.
Dandelion on A Meadow Shawl
One skein crescent shaped lace shawl with floral motifs. Pattern includes charts and written directions. Pictured shawl used one skein 460 yards (421 meters) of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lily Go.
One Skein Equinox Shawl
A one-skein, bias-knit triangular shawl in garter stitch and lace with a picot edge. Equinox is knit from tip to tip utilizing two easily memorized four-row repeats, first for the garter stitch rows, and then for the knotted openwork rows. Designed to make the most of luxe tonal, variegated, and even speckled yarns of various weights & lengths. Designed by DoleValleyGirlKnits.
#02 Crescent Snow Flower Shawl
This lace crescent shawl features a snow flower lace pattern (a 12-row repeat of garter, eyelets and stockinette) and uses one skein of the recommended yarn – 518 yards (474 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by by Zabeth Loisel-Weiner. One of the patterns in Vogue Knitting, Holiday 2016. Pictured project by brynn-elizabeth
- See more pics and get the #02 Crescent Shawl knitting pattern on Ravelry. Official pic is gray and white shawl.
- Get the Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball yarn used in the shawl at Amazon (pictured project is in Moonstone)
- See the pictured Ravelry project
- Get Vogue Knitting, Holiday 2016 on Amazon
With the Tide One Skein Shawl
This asymmetrical crescent shawl begins with 3 stitches in one corner and increases every row until the shawl is complete. Easy to knit; this combination of garter stitch and lace creates cascading ripples that flow delicately into a feminine edge. This can be a perfect one skein project, but with more than one skein there are opportunities for alternate endings and for contrasting colours. Designed by PloomeFiberArts
My Wavelength One Skein Shawl
A beautiful asymmetric triangle shawl which is worked from side to side. The delicate geometric eyelet and garter stripe pattern would look fabulous in a plain colour or perfect for showcasing a variegated or speckled yarn. The sample is made using just one skein of 4ply/fingering sock yarn, but you can experiment with this pattern using different yarn weights and needle sizes and maybe stripes of colour to really make this piece your own. Designed by LisasAttik
Kitten One Skein Shawl
A crescent shaped lace shawl with some ‘new’ techniques for yarn overs. Uses just one skein of lace yarn.
Morgentau Shawl
This lovely lace shawlette takes just one skein of fingering / sock yarn but the pattern includes options for making a larger version, using different weights of yarn, and adding beads. Great for multi-color yarn
Plissados Scarf
Easy scarf or capelet featuring eyelet shaping and a fabulous ruffled border uses just one skein of the recommended yarn. Designed by Jean Clement, this pattern is one of the 53 patterns in the book Easy as 1-2-3 Skeins.
