I have a brand new triangle shawl knitting pattern to share with you today! I wasn’t sure how well a shawl pattern would be received, which led me to ask in my Instagram story if my followers would like to see more shawls on Leelee Knits. I was overwhelmed by the number of responses! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time answer my poll. 94% of my Instagram followers responded that yes, they would love to see more shawl patterns, which made me so very happy because my mind is full of potential designs to share! If you are not following me on Instagram but would like to, please do! I love to ask for feedback and share what I’m working on well before I release a pattern. You can follow me by clicking on the following link: Leelee Knits on Instagram and hitting the follow button.
I designed this shawl to begin with just four stitches, and then build up to a large right angle triangle, which is the perfect shape for cozy wrap. The width of the shawl is textured with left and right leaning three stitch cable twists on a background of reverse stockinette stitch.
In honour of Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22 this year, I named this cozy wrap The Gaia Shawl after the Greek goddess of the Earth. The Gaia Shawl is perfect to wrap around your shoulders on nature walks, or even just sitting outdoors and appreciating this beautiful planet we call home.
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The Gaia Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
Materials:
To make this shawl, you will need the following materials:
- 7 Skeins (Approx. 700 yards) Hobbii Amigo XL Worsted Weight Yarn in Walnut (A05).
- US Size 10 (6.0 mm) circular knitting needles (min 32” cord).
- Stitch Marker.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
Measurements & Gauge:
Wingspan : 74″ Depth : 42″
Gauge : 17 stitches, 21 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch.
Abbreviations:
K : Knit.
P : Purl.
Sts : Stitches.
M1r : Make 1 knitwise (right leaning) increase.
Sl : Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn at back.
slwyif : Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
1/2 LC : 1 over 2 Left Cross Cable – Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at front of work, k2, then k1 from cable needle.
1/2 RC : 1 over 2 Right Cross Cable – Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and place at back of work, k1, then k2 from cable needle.
Pm : Place stitch marker on right hand needle.
Sm: Slip stitch marker from left hand needle to right hand needle.
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Notes:
This knit triangle shawl begins with 4 stitches, and builds up to a right angle triangle with a braided cable texture along the bottom length.. Pattern includes written instructions as well as supplemental charts.
Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern:
Cast on 4 sts using knitted or long tail cast on.
Set up rows:
Rows 1 – 2: Knit all sts. (4 sts)
Row 3 (RS): K2, m1r, k2. (5 sts)
Row 4: Knit all sts.
Row 5: K2, m1r, p1, k2. (6 sts)
Row 6: Knit all sts.
Row 7: K2, m1r, p2, k2. (7 sts)
Row 8: Knit all sts.
Row 9: K2, m1r, p3, k2. (8 sts)
Row 10: K5, p1, k2.
Row 11: K2, m1r, k1, p3, k2. (9 sts)
Row 12: K5, p2, k2.
Row 13: K2, m1r, k2, p3, k2. (10 sts)
Row 14: K5, p3, k2.
Row 15: K2, m1r, k2, sl, p3, k2. (11 sts)
Row 16: K5, slwyif, p2, k3.
Row 17: K2, m1r, p1, 1/2 RC, p3, k2. (12 sts)
Row 18: K5, p3, k1, p1, k2.
Row 19: K2, m1r, k1, p1, k2, sl, p3, k2. (13 sts)
Row 20: K5, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, k2.
Row 21: K2, m1r, k2, p1, 1/2 RC, p3, k2. (14 sts)
Row 22: K5, p3, k1, p3, k2.
Repeat rows 23 to 42 three times in total. At the end of the last repeat, there will be 44 sts on the needles. This will bring you to row 83.
Row 23: K2, m1r, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 24: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 25: K2, m1r, p1, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 26: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 27: K2, m1r, p2, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 28: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 29: K2, m1r, p3, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 30: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, k3, p1, k2.
Row 31: K2, m1r, k1, p3, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 32: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k3, p2, k2.
Row 33: K2, m1r, k2, p3, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 34: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k3, p3, k2.
Row 35: K2, m1r, k2, sl, p3, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 36: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to last 9 sts, k3, slwyif, p2, k3.
Row 37: K2, m1r, p1, 1/2 RC, p3, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 38: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 10 sts, k3, p3, k1, p1, k2.
Row 39: K2, m1r, k1, p1, k2, sl, p3, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 40: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to last 11 sts, k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, k2.
Row 41: K2, m1r, k2, p1, 1/2 RC, p3, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 42: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 12 sts, k3, p3, k1, p3, k2.
Row 83: K2, m1r, pm, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 84: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to marker, sm, k remaining sts.
Row 85: K2, m1r, p to marker, sm, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 86: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to marker, sm, k remaining sts.
Row 87: K2, m1r, p to marker, sm, *sl, k2, p1, k2, sl, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat Rows 84-87 until there are 147 number of sts on needles.
Complete rows 1-6 below to finish:
Row 1: K2, *k3, slwyif, p2, k1, p2, slwyif; repeat from * to marker, sm, k remaining sts.
Row 2: K2, m1r, p to marker, sm, *1/2 LC, p1, 1/2 RC, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. (148 sts)
Row 3: K2, *k3, p3, k1, p3; repeat from * to marker, sm, k remaining sts.
Row 4: K2, m1r, k to end of row. (149 sts)
Row 5: knit all sts
Row 6: K2, m1r, k to end of row. (150 sts)
Cast off all sts and weave in ends. Wet Block to measurements.
Charts:
Sections in red are to be repeated.
Cast on 4 sts and follow first chart to begin.
Repeat Rows 23 to 42 three times. At the end of the last repeat, there will be 44 sts on the needles. This will bring you to Row 83.
Follow second chart for Row 83 and up. Place a stitch marker after the first increase on Row 83. Repeat Rows 84-87 until there are 147 sts, then follow written instructions for final rows.
Place stitch marker after first increase on Row 83.
I hope you enjoyed this triangle shawl knitting pattern.
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