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A Simple Triangular Shawl for Beginners

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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]

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.