Free knitting patterns for triangle shawls knit sideways from wingspan tip to the other. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/1/24
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Free Patterns
Grandling Shawl
Easy reversible shawl knit with easy lace and stockinette sections knit sideways from one tip to edge. Sample was created in self-striping Fingering weight yarn but I also think this would make a great stash buster. Designed by Taiga Hilliard. Pictured project by phoenixfire
Wandering Waves Wrap
Triangular shawl with lace inspired by ocean waves. Knit on the bias from one long side edge to the tip of the wingspan at the opposite edge. Great showcase for variegated Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Fiddle Knits Designs.
Turkish Delight Shawl
This shawl incorporates both garter stitch stripes and mosaic knitting. Only one color is used per row. Knit flat beginning at the tip and increasing to the widest edge. A self-striping yarn adds easy color to the shawl. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Serenata Shawl
An eyecatching zigzag edge and easy lace rib creates a versatile asymmetrical triangular-shaped shawlette worked sideways. Pictured shawl uses one skein Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Ela Torrente.
Brightstairs Shawl
This intriguing shawl is knit in three colors of zigzag stepped stripes. Knit sideways from tip to tip with the stripes created with intarsia. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Vithard Villumsen for Knitty.
Edith Shawl
Triangular shawl with artistic cables knit sideways in an asymmetric shape. The pattern for the tunic the model wears under the shawl is also free. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sari Nordlund.
Kelley Shawl
Sample shawl that's also a great stash buster. Designed for 4 colors of yarn, it features three different textures and is knit sideways from tip to long side. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Denno.
Saxon Braid Shawl
Triangular shawl with braided cable pattern along one edge and a garter stitch body. The shawl is knit from the tip to outer edge so you can choose how big it can be. Written instructions and charts. DK weight yarn. Designed by Karen Bradley.
Magma Shawl
Reversible two-color brioche triangular asymmetric shawl inspired by iris flowers. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Marie Petra. Pictured project by dragonflyfibers. Available in English and Czech
More Free Patterns
Autumn Shawl
Asymmetric shawl knit sideways in a variety of easy textures including moss stitch, slipped stitch, garter stitch stripes, and more. Designed for 4 colors it's a great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. HerbstStück designed by knitcats Design. Available in English and German
Lantic Bay Shawl
Easy shawl in two colors with garter stitch stripes and eyelet lace knit sideways. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Catherine McLennan.
Rhawnhurst Shawl
Alternating ribbons of garter stripes and classic Old Shale lace ripple across the asymmetric shawl knit sideways from the base of the triangle to the tip. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Erika Flory.
Step It Up Shawl
I love anything chevron like this reversible triangular shawl with zigzag texture stripes worked sideways from one tip to the other. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Viktoria Shevchuk. The stitch definition on that yarn really makes the texture stand out. Available in English and German
Manjerico Shawl
Ruffled triangular shawl knit sideways with a section of 8 row repeat polka dot pattern, followed by a 4 row repeat honeycomb texture. Flounces are picked up and knit. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Viktoria Shevchuk. The stitch definition on that yarn really makes the texture stand out. Available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Epistrophy Shawl
Striped garter stitch triangular shawl knit sideways from the tip to the wide end with 4 colors. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin.
Lyrist Shawl
Starting with a 16 row repeat diamond lace and twisted stitch border followed by a 2 color 4 row repeat slipped stitch texture, this triangular shawl knit sideways from the wide end decreasing to the opposite tip. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Wool Pop yarn (Dijon and Empress colors)
Snapdragon Shawl
I love the woven look of this triangular shawl created with a slipped stitch mosaic colorwork using just 1 color of yarn per row and just two colorways. It looks like woven diamonds floating on a grid background to me. Knit sideways. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Millefiori Light yarn
- Get the recommended Berroco Ultra Wool Fine yarn at Amazon
Two Street Shawl
A triangular shawl knit with contrast in color and texture with a sedate garter ridge area interrupted by a colorful ripple lace. Inspired by a mid-winter celebration, it also reminds me of a river with beaches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Erika Flory.
Patterns for Purchase
Double Scoop Shawl
Lightweight shawl with scoops of color created with the clustered stitches. The asymmetrical triangle shape features large bobble “dollops” along the finished edge. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Greene.
Dahlia Rosa Shawl
Lace triangular shawl worked sideways. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Childress.
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.
Brookhill Shawl
Triangular shawl knit sideways on the bias in garter stitch with lace insets with an easily memorized 4-row pattern repeat. DK weight. Designed by Laura Aylor
Fallen Cloud Shawl
Beautiful cables and lace create an elegant border on this warm & cosy triangular shawl. Worked sideways in a mix of garter stitch, cables and lace in worsted weight yarn makes it a quick and engaging knit. Designed by Lisa Hannes. Pictured project by beckyswaff
Honey Honey Honey
Triangular shawl features three different honeycomb cable and twisted stitch patterns alternating with garter stitch. Worked sideways as a bias-knit. The pattern contains complete written as well as charted instructions. Designed by Lisa Hannes. Pictured projects by the designer and Agnetha5. Fingering weight yarn.
