30 Free Shawl Knitting Patterns

This triangular shawl is a versatile option for either men or women. Since it’s knit from the top center out, you can simply keep knitting until you reach your ideal size. This DK shawl knitting pattern is the perfect weight for adding both warmth and style to your favorite fall outfits!

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: West Wool Tandem

This beautiful shawl is knit in a square and then folded over to create a double-layered triangle shawl. This design also makes it easily reversible, so you can choose your color preference for each wear! 

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Linen Quill

Here’s a vintage knit shawl that’s ideal for everyday wear. It features lovely eyelet rows throughout to add interest and beauty to a simple design. This pattern is knit from the top down.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Orange Flower Yarn DK 250

Featuring a lacy, eyelet design, this delicate, tri-colored shawl is perfect for dressing up or just adding some elegance to everyday life. It measures approximately 77” x 19” and is worked from the center top down. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Tosh Merino DK

This modern shawl features both texture and tassels to add life to your favorite outfits. Use a variegated yarn to add more color easily or choose your favorite solid shade.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Mechita

This triangular shawl is knit with two strands of fingering weight yarn held together. It features a stylish zigzag border with eyelets and is best for experienced beginners or intermediates.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Mechita

This shawl is so practical and timeless that all of your friends will be wanting to borrow it! Fortunately, it’s quick and easy to make, so you may just wind up making many of them! This pattern looks beautiful with either a solid or variegated yarn.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Berroco Estiva

Easy to pack for camping trips, vacations, or a regular fall bonfire, this pattern is ideal for adding a little extra warmth on a breezy summer night. It features an eyelet pattern with a ribbed border that goes perfectly over your favorite t-shirt and pair of jeans.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Leizu DK

This bobble-stitch shawl makes an elegant addition to your closet. The pattern includes two similar versions of this shawl, so you can choose your favorite style.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: La Bien Aimée Merino DK

This simple shawl is knit back and forth in rows using an easy garter stitch pattern. It’s simple to adjust in order to achieve your ideal size. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease

You’ll love bundling up in this cozy knitted shawl. This pattern is made using both stockinette sections as well as twisted rib, with some bobble stitches, too. It’s worked from the top down. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Espace Tricot Sunday Morning DK

This shawl is ideal for experienced beginners or intermediate knitters. When finished, it measures approximately 64” x 26”. It alternates stockinette sections with ridged, contrasting rows for a simple yet textured look. 

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Northbound Knitting MCN Fingering

Throw it on over jeans and a T-shirt and head out the door! This easy shawl knitting pattern is a great way to add some interest to a casual outfit. It features alternating lace and garter stitch sections.

Yarn weight: Light fingering

Suggested yarn: The Wooly Cabin Merino Nylon Light Fingering

Get lost in your knitting with this garter stitch shawl pattern. With simple increases at the beginning of each row, this pattern is perfect for keeping your hands busy but your mind free. Tassels are added for a fun and free-spirited look.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Sandnes Garn Alpakka

This beautiful shawl is named after one of the largest butterfly families in the world. The delicate rows and gradient color are reminiscent of graceful butterfly wings. When finished, this shawl measures approximately 60” x 15”. 

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Sock

This corner-to-corner pattern creates a slightly asymmetrical design with an I-cord edging. Nearly any weight of yarn will work for this pattern - just keep knitting until it reaches your perfect size.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Holst Garn Supersoft 100% Uld

Bold columns are created by using a slip stitch colorwork technique on this shawl. It’s filled with color and finished off with a garter stitch border. This pattern is ideal for intermediate knitters.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Fino Simple

This beautiful wrap can be worn draped over your shoulders or around your neck. It’s light and breezy and perfect for adding a thin layer without making you feel overheated. This quick-to-make pattern will have you wanting one in every color scheme! 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This airy pattern is made with fingering-weight yarn to produce a light, drapey shawl. It’s excellent for showing off the full-color palette of your favorite variegated yarn. This pattern is knit in one piece from the top down.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock

Throw this chunky scarf on over a dressy or casual outfit and enjoy snuggling up while still looking great. However, if you prefer a lighter-weight shawl, it’s easy to customize!

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: We Will Tell You All Of Our Secrets Chunky

This drapey, lightweight shawl is one that you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over. It’s worked in short rows for a gorgeous, striping pattern.

Yarn weight: Superfine

Suggested yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap

This rectangular wrap is worked flat in three sections: an increasing section, a mid-section, and a decreasing section. It makes for a unique, cozy wrap that’s ideal for intermediate knitters. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Chroma Twist Worsted

You’ll work this pattern sideways in an alternating garter stitch and lace design. When completed, you’ll have an asymmetrical triangle that measures approximately 80” x 20”.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hawthorne Speckle Hand Painted

This beautiful shawl would look great knitted with either two contrasting colors or two similar shades. It’s knitted from end to end using sock yarn for a cozy, versatile wrap.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hawthorne Fingering Multi

This medium-weight shawl is heavy enough to add some warmth, yet it features delicate eyelets that make it great for dressing up or for adding interest to your everyday wear.  This pattern is suitable for beginners with some knitting experience.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease

This gorgeous pattern features unique triangles throughout the shoulders, textured rows, and bobble stitches. Even with a solid color, this beautiful, interesting pattern will have everyone wondering where you got your shawl! This pattern is a great choice for intermediate knitters. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love

Whether heading out on the town or spending a Saturday outdoors with your family, this simple yet beautiful pattern goes with nearly anything. It’s long enough to adequately wrap around your neck to add some warmth without being too bulky - and it’s reversible!

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles

This triangular shawl is knitted flat with gentle increases along the wingspan. It features a gorgeous lace panel along one edge. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Rowan Softyak DK

Here’s an easy pattern that’s offered in both written format as well as in a chart. It’s worked in one piece from the top down. Check out the many pictures provided to help you choose your favorite shade for this design.

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Artesano Aran

This versatile, ribbed shawl features short, celebratory tassels for a fun and warm addition to your wardrobe. It measures approximately 60” x 26”. This pattern is ideal for intermediate knitters. 

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Sock