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10 shawls to knit this summer

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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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arabian nights

154-18 Arabian Nights – DROPS design

holey_square

Holey Square Shawl – Marianne Sigg

the first few fallen leaves

The First Few Fallen Leaves – Sylvia Bo Bilvia

perles_shawl

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

Cascade_Eloquence-sunseeker_medium2

Eloquence – Susie Bonell

 

 

Comments

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

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

    Thanks a lot!!

Have you read?

Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time. 

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring. 

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. 

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row. 

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves. 

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body. 

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy. 

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]