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10 shawls to knit this summer

June 23, 2014 by Kym Terranova

Summer is here and while the days may be hot, the evenings can still be chilly. That’s why it’s the perfect time to start thinking about knitting a beautiful shawl to keep you warm and stylish. Shawls are perfect for a cool morning commute, a chilly evening or even a summer night. They add a touch of elegance to any outfit and can be worn in many different ways, making them a versatile accessory.

We’ve rounded up ten of the best and most unique shawl knitting patterns for you to choose from. From simple, beginner-friendly patterns to more advanced projects with interesting lace patterns, there’s something for every skill level. One of the patterns is even a choose your own adventure, where the final design will be a complete surprise until you’re finished.

Whether you’re looking for a quick, easy project or something more challenging, these shawls are sure to keep your needles busy. And the best part is, you’ll have a stunning and practical accessory finished in no time. So, grab your needles and get ready to knit up a beautiful shawl that will be your go-to accessory for many seasons to come.

 

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Looking for more amazing shawl patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

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Follow your arrow mystery shawl – Ysolda
arabian nights
154-18 Arabian Nights – DROPS design
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Holey Square Shawl – Marianne Sigg
the first few fallen leaves
The First Few Fallen Leaves – Sylvia Bo Bilvia
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Perles – Corinne Ouillon
scarf with flames
Scarf with Flames – Uli Dernbach-Steffl (a. k. a. C. G. Meng)
wavey leaves and butterflies
Wavy leaves and butterflies shawl – Athanasia Andritsou
to zola with love
To Zola With Love – Kay Meadors
morrigan shawl
Morrígan – Beata Jezek
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Eloquence – Susie Bonell

 

 

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Comments

  1. Miss Manitas says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:17 am

    I love them!!!!

  2. Lorene Frischknecht says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Such a luscious idea! I can’t wait to get started! Thanks so much for sharing!

  3. Garima says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:50 am

    I stumbled upon this website from Pinterest. And Im hooked! Definitely gonna try ‘Wavy leaves and butterflies shawl’.

    Thanks a lot!!

Have you read?

Fun Tank Top Knitting Patterns

It seems like every summer there’s a new crop of tank top knitting patterns, and what I noticed about a lot of the new releases this year is that they have fun little details that make them a little more interesting both to knit and to wear. 

Like the Sailoress Top from Joji Locatelli, which has a pretty cable worked up the center from and back, with shorter sections of cable work on the shoulders. It uses DK weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes up to a bust circumference of 72 inches/ 158 cm. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

Combine lace and cables in an allover pattern on the Mountain Laurel Top from Andrea Gaughan. This sport weight pattern is worked from the bottom up in the count and has 10 sizes. It’s available on Ravelry.

The Vienna Textured Tank Top by Sarah Hatton has wide ribs broken up by eyelets. There’s very little shaping so it’s a pretty easy knit worked in fingering weight yarn. There are nine sizes available and it’s a free download on Ravelry.

Make a tank with a boho vibe perfect for festival season with Mary Beth Temple’s Tropical Sunset Tank Top. Worked in worsted weight cotton yarn, it’s knit from the bottom up in pieces to make it more stable. The coloring changing yarn is perfect for this one, or you can make it solid or work in your own stripes. You can get the XS size free on her blog, and other sizes are available on Ravelry.

Looking for a cropped lacy V-neck top to knit for summer? Jessie Maed Designs has the Sundae Swirl Tank, worked in DK weight yarn in the round with a fun combination of lace and cables. The ribbing under the arms helps give it a great fit. There are six sizes up to a chest measurement of 62 inches/157.5 cm. You can find this one on Ravelry.

How about a tank top with buttons? The Ridge Tank Button Down from Bluebird Pine Shop could double as a vest in cooler weather. This one is made with light fingering weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes. Grab a copy on Ravelry.

An otherwise simple top can be made a little more interesting with the addition of a fun edging, like on Sarah Opie’s Seashell Tank. Worked in fingering weight yarn, it has a whopping 24 sizes and lots of customization options for making it fit the way you want. The edging is crocheted. Learn more on Ravelry.

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