Knitting patterns for bandana, kerchief, and other triangular scarves and shawlettes, including easy patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/1/23
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Free Patterns
Easy Tiny Tassels Scarf
Garter stitch triangle scarf embellished with micro tassels. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Karin Fernandes. Great with multi-colored yarn.
Easy Crest of a Wave Baktus
Reversible scarf or shawlette knit in garter stitch with the lacework edge included in the main body pattern, not knitted on as an additional edging. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jan Henley. Great with multi-colored yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and KimDM
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light yarn used in KimDM's scarf (44 shades)
Seashore Kerchief
Lace shells line this triangle shaped scarf accented with garter ridges that look like ripples in the sand. Designed by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas. DK weight yarn.
One Skein Kohi Scarf
Lace asymmetrical triangle is built on a “waves of wheat” pattern repeat and knits up in a single 100g skein of sport weight yarn. You can use a color-change cake yarn (as pictured), with mini-skeins and leftovers, or in a solid or tonal yarn. Size can be increased for shawl. Designed by Andrea Lai.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Cloudborn Fibers Merino Alpaca Sport Color Change yarn used in the pictured project
Bandito Scarf
Triangular shaped scarf knit with one pattern row over and over. The result is a shallow triangle that can be worn in many ways in a textured stitch that just doesn’t look as though every row is the same. This simple pattern can be knit in any yarn and is a great showcase for multi-colored yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Anne Campbell. Pictured projects by michelle123 and Golfboyzmom.
Papagena Scarf
Triangular shaped scarf is great to show off yarn with a long color gradient or for stash busting. Modularly knitted diamonds are fringed with stacked stitches. Size can be increased for shawl. Designed by Sybil R. Pictured projects by the designer and ivolga588. Available in English, Danish, and Russian.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn (22 shades)
Lana’s Scarf
Stylish striped scarf by Yarnspirations. Approx 11″ [28 cm] deep x 62″ [157.5 cm] long.
More Free Patterns
Stormy Sky Shawlette
Designed for that one skein of special yarn! This asymmetrical shawlette 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 is my own Stormy Sky project knit with Yarnbaby.biz hand-dyed yarn. I thought it was very easy, fun knit and perfect for variegated yarn.
Easy Slipped Stitch Scarf
Triangular shaped scarf or shawlette knit with a slip stitch that showcases variegated yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Finlay. Pictured project by the designer and autumngeisha.
Blackberry Kerchief
Triangular shaped scarf knit with a 4 row repeat trinity or berry stitch. Designed by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas. Pictured projects by YarnsUntangled and the designer.
- Get the free knitting pattern - click the free pattern tab on the pattern page
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Blackberry Stitch Knitting Patterns
Liza Rose Cowl
Romantic cowl with wavy lace and ribbons. 3 sizes S(14”), M (15”), L (17”). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erica Jackofsky (Fiddle Knits)
- Get the free knitting pattern at Loveknitting.com
- Get the recommended Rowan All Seasons Cotton yarn at Loveknitting.com
- See more patterns by Fiddle Knits
DaPunzel Neckwarmer
Triangle shaped scarf with braided edge and stripes that are perfect to use up scrap yarn. Fingering yarn. Designed by Finja Hansen. Available in German and English, but the English is not always clear, so you might want to check the project notes of other knitters and the video she mentions.
Sorceress Scarf
Stylish triangular scarf or shawlette knit from corner to corner in rows of Herringbone Stitch. Designed by Life Is Cozy. Worsted weight.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Rios on Amazon
Matching Scarves for You and Your Pet
This makes me smile every time I look at it. For the humans - a triangle shaped asymmetric shawl or kerchief-style scarf in garter stitch with bold decorative lace edge for humans. For dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks - a matching decorative kerchief or cowl to fit dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks. Knit as a set or either one separately. SMASH and PUNY designed by Rebeka Darylin
Laid Back Shawl / Scarf
Easy openwork mesh lace wrap is knit with a 4 row repeat in sock yarn on larger needles. Perfect for multi-color yarn. Designed by Lorna Miser
Patterns for Purchase
Neato Scarf
Triangular shawlette knit diagonally using stockinette and garter stitches. Openwork is created by dropping stitches as you knit and again near the end of your knitting. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size customizable - just knit until you run out of yarn! Designed by JumperCables. DK weight yarn.
Glacerie Scarf or Shawl
Long and narrow triangular shawl worked in a pretty stitch pattern embellished with garter stitch scallops. Two sizes are included; the smaller, shawlette size is perfect for wrapping around the neck and wearing as a scarf, and a larger size for a more generous wrap. Designed by Hilary Smith Callis. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and NerdBirdMakery.
Twiggy Skinny Triangle Scarf
This scarf is designed to have less bulk around the shoulders, a lower drape around the neck and long ends for a fabulous dangle than a traditional shawl scarf. This scarf is slightly asymmetrical and will not be a perfect triangle. Designed by ohmay who also sells finished scarves. Fingering weight yarn.
South Beach Scarf
Easy neckerchief openwork scarf can be also be worn as a cowl or shawlette. Designed by Christine Marie Chen. Pictured project by JULIECLAUDE. Sport weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers and the designer.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s
- Also available in Simple Knits for Spring & Summer
Scalene Scarf
Versatile symmetrically shaped, triangular scarf that features both horizontal and vertical keyholes so it can be worn many ways. Designed by Carina Spencer. Pictured project by EspaceTricot.
Gallatin
Kris Basta’s scarf works up quickly with worsted weight yarn and size 10 1/2 needles. A simple repeat in the pattern makes this a great tv watching project. Pictured project by naramoon
