37 Free Shawl Knitting Patterns To Make For Fall
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If you’re a knitting enthusiast, shawls are a great way to showcase your skills in a practical and beautiful project.
With fall approaching, it’s the perfect time to knit your shawl to keep you warm and stylish.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, plenty of free shawl patterns are available online to suit any skill level and taste.
So grab your needles and yarn and create a cozy and stylish shawl for fall.
37 Shawl Knitting Patterns
The shawl knitting patterns in this list are the most beautiful, versatile, and intriguing all around.
Here are some of the most interesting and gorgeous shawls for you to make.
Easy Top-Down Crescent Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit an easy-to-make crescent shawl with this free knitting pattern.
This knit shawl is perfect for spring or fall.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be worn with many outfits for fall.
Jenny's Shawl Knitting Pattern {Outlander Knit}
This shawl knitting pattern is inspired by Jenny Murray’s shawl from Outlander, which she wore.
It was loaned to Mary McNab when she visited Jamie in the cave and later seen on Janet, Jenny’s daughter.
This pattern will allow you to create a large triangle shawl with a ruffled edge/border.
Triangular Shawl Knitting Pattern (Claire's Strength)
This shawl is created by making an increase on the right side row only.
The shawl will grow from that increase on one side to create a triangle shape.
This is knit in garter stitch for a simple shawl that will look similar to Claire’s shawl seen work in season 6 of the Outlander TV series.
Journeycake Sontag Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit for fall with this free knitting pattern.
Inspired by the shawl Claire wears in Outlander Season 5, seen in episode 8, ‘Famous Last Words’, and episode 11, ‘Journeycake’.
This pattern will allow you to create a large triangle scarf with a scalloped/shell crochet border in the design that can be worn tied behind your back/waist.
Highland Forest Shawl Knitting Pattern
The Highland Forest Shawl Knitting Pattern will allow you to create a large triangle shawl with a stripe in the design.
This Outlander-inspired design is very similar to the Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern.
Knit from the top down, the shawl is knit using bulky yarn.
How To Knit An Easy Triangle Wrap For Fall
If you are looking for a complete beginner-friendly pattern, then learn how to knit an easy triangle wrap for fall.
This cozy fall wrap is a great alternative to wearing a jacket and a great scarf when the weather gets colder.
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are at the advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on the loop stitch and the knit stitch.
Outlander Shawl Pattern {Clare Fraser Shawl}
This Outlander shawl pattern will allow you to create a large triangle shawl.
Inspired by the crossover shawl Claire is wearing in Outlander season 4, episode 6, ‘Blood of my blood’.
The shawl's design is so you can easily cross it over your body.
Cable Wrap Knitting Pattern {Outlander Claire}
Knit a beautiful shawl with this free knitting pattern.
This knit shawl pattern is perfect for cable lovers!
The cable wrap knitting pattern will allow you to create large twisted cables in an intricate design.
Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern
The Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern will allow you to create a large knitted shawl with stripes in the design.
It was seen worn by Claire Fraser in season 4, episode 1, ‘America The Beautiful’, and in future episodes.
The shawl’s design is designed so you can wrap it around your body and tie it at the back.
Fraser Tartan Shawl Knitting Pattern
The Fraser Tartan Shawl Knitting Pattern will allow you to create an oversized blanket shawl in the style of Jamie Fraser’s large tartan shawl, seen in all seasons of the Outlander series.
The shawl is knit in a series of stripes, and then the plaid effect is woven into the shawl.
Below are step-by-step instructions on creating the woven plaid and tassels.
Fraser's Ridge Outlander Shawl Pattern
Recreate Claire’s Outlander season 5 shawl with this free knitting pattern.
The Fraser’s Ridge Outlander Shawl Pattern from Season 5 (seen in the opening credits and various episodes) will allow you to create a large triangle shawl with a colored striped border edge in the design.
Knowledge of intarsia – working with more than one color is needed for this pattern.
Sassenach Tassel Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make a replica of Claire’s shawl seen worn in Outlander season 1, episode 8, ‘Both Sides Now,’ episode 10, ‘By The Pricking Of My Thumbs,’ and episode 15, ‘Wentworth Prison,’ with this free knitting pattern.
The main body of this shawl is knit from the bottom up and grows through several increases.
Three tassels are made in the same yarn and stitched to each corner pint of the shawl when finished.
Claire's Rent Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit a big triangle shawl with two different color stripes in the design with this free knitting pattern.
Claire’s Rent Shawl Knitting Pattern will allow you to create a large triangle shawl with two different colored stripes in the design.
This shawl is seen in Outlander season 1 episode 5, ‘Rent,’ worn over a tartan dress when Claire attends to the clan MacKenzie.
Knowledge of intarsia – working with more than one color is needed for this pattern.
Fringe Shawl Knitting Pattern {Snow And Ashes}
Make a modern fringe shawl with this free knitting pattern.
Inspired by the shawls worn in the Outlander TV series and the setting of Fraser’s Ridge in Season 6.
This fringe shawl is more of a blanket shawl and can be worn or draped around your shoulders in a number of ways.
Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit an easy, asymmetrical shawl with a free knitting pattern.
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be knit in many different fibers and colors, sure to fit your personal style.
Scrap Yarn Shawl Knitting Pattern
This scrap yarn shawl is an asymmetrical shawl knit in garter stitch with worsted weight yarn and 5 mm (US 8) needles.
The shawl is a great stash buster knit in stripes to use up those mini skeins or one-skein wonders in your yarn stash.
Scrap yarn knitting can be a fun and creative way to use up leftover bits of yarn from previous projects.
Shawl With Hood Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see the shawl with a hood knitting pattern (Magika Mystika).
This project uses three skeins of cascade 220 and two skeins of hand-dyed fingering weight yarn.
This shawl is designed with a square shape.
When worn, the shawl falls around your shoulders like a floaty cape.
Vervain 3/4 Knitted Shawl Pattern
In this post, you will see the Vervain 3/4 knitted shawl pattern.
This project uses three skeins of DK hand-dyed yarn from Ring A Rosie Yarns in the UK.
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be knit up in many different fibers and colors sure to fit your style.
Hellebore Circle Shawl Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see the Hellebore circle shawl knitting pattern.
This shawl is designed with a circle shape.
When worn, the shawl falls around your shoulders like a floaty cape.
Knit with hand-dyed yarn – sport weight, with two strands together for a slightly heavier look.
Mabon Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see the Mabon asymmetrical shawl knitting pattern.
This project uses three skeins in different colors of Cascade 220 yarn.
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be knitted up in many different fibers and colors sure to fit your style.
Samhain Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see the Samhain triangle shawl knitting pattern.
This project uses four skeins in different colors of Cascade 220 yarn.
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be knit in many different fibers and colors, sure to fit your personal style.
Hooded Shawl Knitting Pattern (The Belladonna)
In this post, you will see the Belladonna hooded shawl knitting pattern.
This project uses three skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn.
This hooded shawl is perfect to wear as a capelet for a special occasion.
Easy to throw on over a dress when you need something to complete your outfit in the fall/winter months.
Oversized Triangle Shawl
In this blog post, you will see how to knit a cozy shawl free pattern.
This is a beginner friendly pattern, great for a first knitting pattern.
Plus, there is a video tutorial to help you along.
Down Home Pocket Shawl by Pink Plumeria Maui
In this post, you will see how to knit a shawl with pockets!
This is an easy pattern, great for makers of any skill level.
Knit one for you or as a gift.
Striped Half + Half Triangles Wrap by Purl Soho
In this post, you will see a beautiful wrap with stripes and triangles.
This free-knit shawl pattern is so much fun to make.
Make a colorful shawl for you or as a gift.
Heartstone Wrap by Two Of Wands
In this blog post, you will see a beautiful wrap pattern.
It's a perfect shawl to knit for fall.
Make one for you or as a gift.
Scotch Mist by DROPS Design
Make a beautiful shawl with this free knitting pattern.
This is an easy pattern, worked in garter stitch and English rib.
Plus, there are video tutorials and charts to help you along.
Cecily Shawl – Free Knitting Pattern by Hooked Hazel
In this blog post, you will sew how to knit a shawl for fall.
Knit with garter stitch this is a great pattern for all makers.
Make one for you or as a gift.
Berkshire Wrap: A Different Kind of Triangle Shawl by 1 Dog Woof
In this blog post, you will see how to knit a triangular shawl.
All you need is DK weight yarn and knitting needles us size 7.
A beautiful shawl to make for you or as a gift.
Honest Warmth Shawl by Lion Brand Yarns
Knit a cozy and warm shawl with this free pattern.
This is an easy pattern that is great for all makers.
You can grab the free PDF on the Lion Brand Yarns website.
Red Heart Collared Shawl Pattern by Yarnspirations
Make a beautiful shawl with this free pattern.
This is an easy pattern that is great for all makers.
Plus, you can grab the free PDF on the Yarnspirations website.
Lady Violet's Shawl by Lion Brand Yarns
Make a shawl with this free knitting pattern.
Knit with a simple stitch and yarn overs, it's an excellent pattern for all makers.
You can grab the free PDF on the Lion Brand Yarns website.
Schoonheid by Berroco
Knit an asymmetrical triangle shawl with this free pattern.
A fun shawl to make with a simple lace design along the edge.
You can grab the free PDF on the Berroco website.
Finnish Wrap by Andra Asars
Knit a rectangular shawl with this free pattern.
This is perfect to wear from fall to winter.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Railway Shawl Free Knitting Pattern by Stitch & Hustle
In this blog post, you will see how to knit a cozy shawl.
Knit with bulky yarn, it's perfect for the winter.
Make one for you or as a gift.
Merlot Alpaca Wrap Shawl Knitting Pattern by Mama In A Stitch
In this blog post, you will see a beautiful shawl pattern.
This is an intermediate pattern, great for more experienced makers.
Knit one for you in time for fall.
Caron Knit Diagonal Garter Stripes Shawl Pattern by Yarnspirations
Make a cute shawl with garter stitch stripes with this free pattern.
An easy knit, great for all makers.
Plus, you can grab the free PDF on the Yarnspirations website.
A Shawl For Every Season
If there is one accessory that we can say can be worn all year long, it is shawls…..
You can have a shawl for every season.
It just depends on the material of the shawl.
An openwork lace shawl is ideal for summer, but a chunky blanket shawl is perfect for the winter.
Knitted Shawl Patterns
There are so many shawl patterns to choose from.
There are large but light shawls you can wear in the summer, at the beach, and even use as a bathing suit cover-up, plus smaller light shawls that barely cover your shoulders.
Or you can knit chunky shawls that you can wrap around you and keep you warm in the winter and Sontag shawls that wrap around your waist and tie behind your back.
A Little History of Shawls
Throughout fashion history, the shawl has been a statement piece.
They originated in India and made their appearance in Europe in the late 1700s, especially in France and Britain.
Shawls were originally worn by the upper classes as they were very expensive, were passed down, and were considered an heirloom.
It wasn’t until the early 19th Century that more inexpensive pieces were being produced, and the shawls finally reached the middle class.
Shawls for the masses
As the 1800s progressed, so did the shawls and their manufacturing towards the end of the Century; even working-class women would wear shawls of lesser quality.
However, as the 20th century rolled around and women’s fashion was introduced, more fitted shawls faded away.
They made a small comeback in the late ’90s and early 2000s in the form of pashminas, a cashmere shawl that would accompany the strapless and sleeveless dress.
And if you want to learn all about Sontag shawls, check out this post The Sontag Shawl {History and Patterns}
The Best Shawl Is The Knitted Shawl
If you are a knitter and there will never ever be a better shawl than the one you can make on your own…
Knitted shawls are better because if you make them, you will adore them, and you can make the shawl of your dreams and needs.
You can consider all your likes (different colors, shapes, etc) and needs and find the best pattern that suits you and make little changes here and there to make it fit you exactly as you want.
All kinds of knitted shawls
And before anyone says that knitted shawls are only for winter.
That’s absolutely not true!
The season to wear your shawl really depends on two things.
The yarn weight you choose and the knitting stitches of your choice.
The right yarn for shawls
The yarn weight you will choose to use for your shawl will determine how warm it will keep you.
If you choose a light yarn, like lace weight yarn (what is lace weight yarn?), fingering weight yarn (what is fingering yarn? your ultimate guide), fine weight yarn (what is fine weight yarn? (sport weights guide)), or DK weight yarn (what is DK weight yarn? (your guide to double knitting yarn)) your shawl will be light and airy and perfect to wear in spring and summer,
But if you go for a worsted weight yarn (what is worsted weight yarn?), bulky weight yarn (what is bulky weight yarn?), or super bulky weight yarn (what is super bulky weight yarn?) your shawl will be quite warm for summer and spring but perfect for autumn and winter.
Learn everything about the different yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
And the right stitch…
Another factor is also the knitting stitch pattern you will choose.
If you go for an open work stitch, dropped stitch, or something similar, your shawl will be quite light and airy.
You can see shawl video tutorials on my YouTube channel here.
Why Knit A Shawl
Shawls are very fun to make, and they can be an ideal project for beginners as they can introduce light shaping.
An easy-to-make triangular shawl is ideal for a newbie. – Triangular Shawl Knitting Pattern (Claire’s Strength)
And shawls made with the basic knit stitches, like the knit stitch, the simple garter stitch (how to knit garter stitch), and the stockinette stitch (how to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)).
And if you are a more intermediate knitter, you can choose a more complex pattern that includes textured or asymmetrical designs.
Related Post: 12 Simple Knitting Stitches For Beginners
More Free Knit Shawl Patterns
Check out airy shawls that are perfect for spring and summer.
- 41 Free Shawl Knitting Patterns To Make For Spring
- Prayer Shawl Free Knitting Patterns
- The Sea Glass Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Love Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Knitted Triangle Shawl Pattern (Ms.M)
- Shades Of Water Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Diana Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Summer Shawl Knitting Pattern
Crochet Shawl Patterns
- Diana Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern
- Crochet Granny Triangle Shawl Pattern
- Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern (Granny Stripe)
- Love Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern
- Claire’s Tassel Shawl Crochet Pattern
- Claire Outlander Shawl Crochet Pattern {Fraser’s Ridge}
- Outlander Shawl Crochet Pattern (Claire’s Carolina)
- Crochet Claire’s Rent Shawl From Outlander
Knitting Lessons
If you are a new knitter and need help with the knitting basics, check out these posts here and be your own knitting instructor – Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
Including how to cast on, how to bind off, how to knit the basic stitches, how to knit the knit stitch, how to knit the purl stitch, the stockinette stitch, the rib stitch, the garter stitch, the mattress stitch, short rows, how to yarn over, how to measure gauge, how to fix knitting mistakes, and a list of knitting abbreviations (UK + US terms), and more.
For a complete guide on learning how to knit, check out this post: How to Knit – A Complete Beginner’s Guide
For easier projects, check out this pattern category, here, you will find a range of knitting patterns- Beginner Knitters
And if you need more video tutorials to help you practice your basic knitting skills, check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
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