Knitting

Patterns, projects and techniques

A Simple Triangular Shawl for Beginners

by

There are lots of reasons I might decide to share a particular pattern with you, but usually it’s something that I would like to knit myself, or that I would have liked to knit at a different point in my knitting journey.

The Sunburst Scarf by Diane L. Augustin is something I would probably still knit now (especially if I had a pretty multicolored yarn like the one shown to be able to knit it with), but it’s a project that would be perfect for a beginner looking for something a little more interesting to knit, maybe something to give as a gift.

This triangular scarf/shawl is worked flat on the bias and looks like it’s mostly garter stitch with eyelet rows worked regularly to add some texture and lighten it up a bit. The design is worked with worsted weight yarn, so it would be a great one for the colder weather, or you can make the same style with a lighter weight yarn and just keep knitting until it’s the size you want.

The yarn she used (Ella Rae Sunburst) is so pretty and perfect for a project like this because it makes it look more complicated than it is, but the yarn does all the work. And it is a cotton yarn, which makes it a little bit more of a project that can span the seasons. Any self-striping yarn with long runs of color would be great for this one.

You’ll probably expect me to say it could be a great stash-buster, too, and it could. It uses about 360 yards (329 meters) of yarn, so if you have a few partial skeins lying around you can use them to make a color blocked or ombre version of this shawl, or weigh out the yarn and divide it up so that you can have long stripes, too.

Whatever way you work it, the pattern is available on Ravelry.

[Photo: Diane L. Augustin]

The Simplest Triangle Shawl Ever

Knit Yourself Some Sunshine with This Fun Shawl Knitting Pattern

Get Cozy with the Paperdawn Shawl

 

 

Next Pattern:

Have you read?

Summer Headband Knitting Patterns

Some knitters have trouble coming up with projects they can both knit and wear when it’s warm outside. Especially if you’re not ready for garments (thought tank tops and summer tops are great first garment projects!) it might seem like there’s nothing to do when it’s hot outside.

One way to remedy this situation is by knitting headbands. Headbands are great any time of year to keep hair out of your face and make you look a little more pulled together without any effort. Wider headbands double as ear warmers when it gets colder, but skinnier ones are great throughout the year.

A couple of great examples are from designer Elly Donner, who has a set of headband knitting patterns on Ravelry you can buy individually or as an ebook. Homebody, shown here, is worked in garter stitch (the ties are crocheted but you could also use I-cord), while Slipstream uses slipped stitches and garter ridges, and Sounds of Spring has little cables. The patterns use DK weight yarn and are a great way to use a little leftover yarn from another project.

I also recently came across the lovely Plush Braided Headband by Yevgeniya Li. A free pattern on Ravelry, this wider design is covered in lush cables for a sleek and fancy look. It uses worsted weight yarn and you can customize the length for a perfect fit.

Celeste Knitwear’s Spikelet is a simple twisted headband with columns of eyelet lace to keep it from being too heavy. It’s worked flat and sewn together to make the twist, and uses DK weight yarn. It has three sizes available.

This skinny lace headband from Lusi Knits is another cute choice. It calls for fine weight cotton yarn, but you could use heavier yarn if you have it on hand to make a wider headband (or use any fine yarn you have available). It uses ties to customize the fit.

And if you want to go super basic but still really cute, try the easy ring headband from Lulu Pattern. The sample is knit pretty wide, but you could make a narrower version if you want, and the little ring turns it from a plain loop into a bow with very little extra work. It calls for worsted weight yarn but you could also use whatever weight you like for this one to change up the look and size.