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Finished Measurements: 60” across and 25” down center
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches.
A free knitting pattern using thread-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: 72” (not including fringe) Width: 18”
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Textured pattern.
This lacy, lightweight shawl is a lot of fun to knit. It's a perfect piece for both casual and evening wear. Try using with self-striping yarn that has long color transitions.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 24" x 65" [61 x 165 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Sideways.
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches, Stripes.
Simple, attractive and fun are the best words to describe this triangular shawl from Caron. Texture work at the yarn transitions adds interest. Check this pattern out!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 76" [193 cm] wide x 23" [58.5 cm] deep.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Sideways.
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 24 x 70" [61 x 178 cm].
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn.
Finished Measurements: 78” across the top and 33” down the center, after blocking
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 30" deep x 60" wide [76 x 152.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Stripes.
Finished Measurements: Wingspan: 66” (excluding tassels), Depth: 30” (excluding tassel)
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn.
A simple, elegant design with some subtle intricacies. The braid edging makes this shawl really stand out. Check it out!
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Short Rows, Stripes.
This elegant shawl is named after astronomer Arthur Hoag. It features a double spiral motif that is inspired by a type of dual galaxy that he discovered. Great fun for fans of knitted lace!
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Lace, Ripple.
Finished Measurements: Width: 24” Length: 64” (not including fringe)
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
SIZE:
Height: Measured along the middle = approx. 55 cm = 21 5/8”
Width: Measured along the top from side to side = approx. 156 cm = 61 1/4”.
This free knitting pattern uses dk or lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Finished Measurements: 98” across the top and 27” down center
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Garter Stitch.
This lovely shawl features the popular Brioche stitch in an attractive geometric design.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
Finished Measurements: 60" x 15"
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn.
This colorful wrap features a crescent shape that is created using short rows.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Finished Measurements: Length: 64” Width: 34¼”
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
SIZE:
Height: Down middle = approx. 42 cm = 16 1/2”.
Width: Along top = approx. 168 cm = 66”.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Lace pattern.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 56" [142 cm] wide x 26" [66 cm] deep at center back.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
MEASUREMENT Approx 50" [127 cm] square.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Fans of texturework will love this free design from Ravin Sekai Designs. Featuring a fashionable, asymmetric triangle format, this is a perfect lightweight shawl for cool evenings. Recommended for knitters with a little experience.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Lace, Side-to-side, Worked as One Piece.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 31" [78.5 cm] deep x 70" [178 cm] wide.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Sideways.
This oversized wrap features a motif of intertwining cables. It's great for keeping snug in the colder months of the year. Intermediate difficulty means it's a great project for many knitters. Check it out!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 24" x 80" [71 x 203.5 cm]
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace edge, Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Mosaic, Slipped Stitches.
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Eyelet pattern.
Lace lovers will appreciate the eclectic style of this shawl. This pattern is quite forgiving of minor mistakes, so it's great for a less experienced knitter. Check it out!
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Finished Measurements: 53½ wingspan and 23” down spine
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Stripes.
Finished Measurements: 70" x 18"
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace pattern.
Finished Measurements: 30" x 60"
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Slipped Stitches.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 44” Length at center: 22”
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Finished Measurements: 49” wingspan and 20” deep
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Seed Stitch.
What better way to celebrate the Autumn season than with this Fall-inspired lace shawl? It features an intricate lace motif and zig-zag edge. Check it out.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn.
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Sideways.
Approximate Measurement after blocking
55” wingspan x 25” length at center back
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fringe, In-the-round, Steek, Stranded.
Approximate Finished Measurements:
14” wide x 56” long after blocking
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Depth at Center: 11” Wingspan: 50”
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn.
Finished Measurements: 50" x 24"
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch.
Finished Measurements: 52” long and 31” wide at widest point (after blocking)
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn.
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, Ruffle.
Finished Measurements: 60" x 26"
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace edge.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Mosaic, Slipped Stitches, Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.
SIZE:
Height: Measured along the middle = approx. 74 cm = 29 1/8”
Width: Measured along the top side from side to side = approx. 148 cm = 58 1/8”.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
SIZE:
Length: Measured down the middle = approx. 51 cm = 20”.
Width: Measured along the top = approx. 148 cm = 58 1/8”.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.