Knitting patterns for shawls knit from tip to tip. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Relax Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways with sections of 4 row repeat texture on stockinette. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sample shown is in DK weight yarn. Designed by maanel.
- Get the free knitting pattern (note pattern page shows a gray version)
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Silky Merino yarn
Squelette Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways from the wide end to narrow with leaf lace border on an eyelet lace body. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emily Nora O'Neil for Berroco.
Afetos Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways in garter and lace using 2 colors of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Cartucha Knits.
Artefact Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways with sections knit in two colors with slipped stitch mosaic colorwork that creates long, smooth vertical lines that extend to textured, ribbed columns followed by a lattice of raised and crossed stitches. Designed by Kyle Vey.
Dust Devil Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl worked sideways starting at the left corner with a 4 row twisted stitch and 8 row cable cross inspired by desert twisters or “dust devils”. Designed by Rebecca Woelber.
Hindsight Shawl
Three color reversible asymmetrical boomerang shawl is knit sideways without a single purl stitch - just garter stitch and eyelets! Rated easy by Ravelrers, this shawl can be knit by a beginner, but is also interesting enough for an experienced knitter. Designed by Rose Mogerman. DK weight yarn.
Pristine Lace Shawl
Asymmetric lace shawl knit sideways from narrow end to wide end. Pattern stitches are in written instructions and charts. Uses one cake of the recommended fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
- Get the recommended Scheepjes Whirl yarn (just one cake required)
Uroko Shawl
Heart-shaped shawl knit sideways in a brioche stitch inspired by traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery. Designed to showcase gradient or cake yarn with a contrasting solid. 4 sizes. Designed by Cate Carter-Evans. Sport weight yarn. Pictured project by designer and guntajar
Azalea Shawl
Asymmetric triangular shawl knit from tip to tip in an 8 row slipped stitch pattern that works well with self-striping or variegated yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Available in English and Italian
More Free Patterns
Tululù Shawl
Large lace triangular shawl knit sideways with a 16 row repeat lace pattern and garter stitch. Written instructions or charts. Designed by Valentina Cosciani. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and Italian
Let the Sunshine In Shawl
Shawl knit sideways with leaf lace, cables, and decorative edge. Great showcase for gradient or color-change yarn. Designed by Camille Coizy Delahaie. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern - scroll to the bottom of pattern page for English download
- See the Ravelry page
Wrap Me in Sunshine Shawl
Lace triangle shaped shawl knit sideways. Great showcase for gradient or color-change yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Fingering weight yarn.
Galaxy Lemonade Shawl
Triangle shaped shawl knit sideways alternating a 4 row repeat lace section with garter stitch. Takes one skein of recommended Cascade Yarns® Paradigm Shift yarn. Designed to showcase gradient or color-change yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Paradigm Shift yarn
- See the Ravelry page
Close To You Shawl
Knit from one end with gradual increases to form a triangular shawl in garter stitch with a zigzag border with eyelets. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Justyna Lorkowska. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Pictured shawls by Bethadilly, Tuvie, and yarnqueen used just 1 skein of Lion Brand Mandala yarn each..
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the pictured Lion Brand Mandala yarn (pictured colorways Pegasus and Spirit)
Debut Shawl
Triangular shawl, worked sideways. Designed by Katiuscia Bayslak- The Yarn Juice. Pictured project by wrenknits who added an extra eyelet section, extra garter section, and picot bind-off and who used one skein of Caron Cakes. Rated easy by most Ravelrers. DK weight. Available in English and Italian.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Caron Cakes yarn used in the pictured project (Faerie Cakes colorway) on Amazon
Frida Shawl
Triangular lace shawl knit sideways with what looks like s 16 row repeat and embellished with tassels. Size: width 84.25 in - length 35.75 in. Designed by Patons. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern - at Deramore's add the pattern to your cart and "check out" without payment to get the link to the pattern
- Get the recommended Patons Tahiti yarn
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
Brighten My Day Shawl
Triangular shawl knit side to side in garter stitch alternates a self-striping yarn with contrasting color like black for a striking effect. Rated easy by Red Heart. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas
Patterns for Purchase
Owlie Shawl
Asymmetric triangular shawl worked sideways from the long end in garter stitch with a line of cable owls along one edge. 3 sizes - toddler, child and adult. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Heather Corcoran.
Checkered Shawl
Easier than it looks! 2 color asymmetric triangular shawl worked sideways in easy mosaic slip stitch colorwork with only one color worked per row. Pattern instruction is written and charted. Size is adjustable. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Christin Kimsey.
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.
Heirloom Cultivar Shawl
Apple tree branch leaf lace paired with a wide basket weave forms the border of this asymmetric triangle shawl knit sideways. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Burke.
Elbow River Shawl
Zigzag stripes get a 3d look from alternating textures of stockinette and garter stitch. Perfect for color-changing yarn, mini skeins, or stashbusting. For this pattern you will need to know how to work knit, purl, knit stitches together and yarn over. All stitches other than knits and purls are explained in the pattern notes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Heidi Kirrmaier. Pictured projects by gubbelchen and the designer.
Cloris Shawl
Knit diagonally from end to end, this shawl features alternating sections of garter and seed stitch and a curved edge accentuated by graduated points that is perfect for color change cake yarn. Finished Measurements: 9" (23 cm) at deepest point 58" (147 cm) along curved edge. DK-Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs for KnitCrate
