Eowyn Free Cable Knit Shawl Pattern – Textured Right Triangle Shawl

The Eowyn Free Cable Knit Shawl Pattern is a textured right triangle shawl knitting pattern that combines a Snug Cable Pattern with double moss stitch in a sport weight wool bamboo blend. This intermediate-level free knit shawl pattern is worked flat on US 7 needles, finishes at approximately 37″ across the top edge by 50″ along the side, and gives you the perfect balance of squishy cables, gentle drape, and wearable shape.

Looking for a free cable knit shawl pattern that combines texture, structure, and elegance? This right triangle shawl knitting pattern features a beautiful mix of snug cables and double moss stitch using soft wool bamboo yarn. It’s an intermediate-level, sport weight knitting pattern that creates a cozy yet lightweight accessory perfect for layering.

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If you’ve been craving a textured knit shawl that feels just as good to make as it does to wear… this one is going to hit all the right notes. We’re talking rich, squishy cables, relaxing double moss stitch, a wearable right triangle shape, and a yarn that gives you that perfect blend of softness and structure.

This isn’t just another shawl… it’s the kind of piece that makes people ask, “Wait… you MADE that?!”

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💖 What You Will Love About This Pattern

✨ Texture that pops. The combination of the Snug Cable Pattern and double moss stitch gives this shawl incredible dimension… without overwhelming your stitches or your eyeballs.

✨ A wearable right triangle shape. This right triangle shawl knitting pattern is easy to style… wrap it, drape it, or toss it over your shoulders for effortless coziness. It’s the kind of shape that goes with everything from a denim jacket to a little black dress.

✨ Balanced skill-building. If you’re ready to level up your knitting, this pattern introduces cables in a structured, repeatable way that builds confidence one row at a time.

✨ Lightweight but warm. Using a wool bamboo yarn, you get warmth from wool and drape from bamboo… aka the dream combo for a year-round shawl.

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🧵 Quick Pattern Overview

🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate

📏 Shape: Right triangle shawl

📐 Finished Size: Approx. 37″ across top edge and 50″ along straight side

🪡 Yarn Weight: Sport weight (CYCA #2)

🧵 Yarn: Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool / 50% bamboo) … discontinued, see substitutes below

🪡 Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

This is a free triangle shawl knitting pattern that grows gradually… which means you’ll see your progress almost every row. Always a win when cables are involved.

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🤔 Is This Right Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern Right for You?

This pattern is perfect for you if you…

✔️ Are comfortable with knit and purl stitches
✔️ Want to learn or improve your cable techniques
✔️ Love textured fabrics like a double moss stitch shawl
✔️ Enjoy relaxing repeats with visual interest
✔️ Are ready for a project that grows with you (literally)

✨ Designer Tip: If cables have intimidated you in the past… this is a great place to start. The repeats are consistent, the chart is fully written out, and once you “see” the pattern, it clicks beautifully.

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🧶 Explore More Free Knit Shawl Patterns

Eowyn lives inside a much bigger collection of free knit shawl patterns here on the blog… triangles, crescents, boomerangs, half-circles, lace, mosaic, brioche, and more. If you love a textured triangle, you might also love the Mariposa Textured Triangle Shawl (worsted weight) or the Return to Me Boomerang Shawl (cables and lace) or the Make It Mine Shawl (sport weight).

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🧠 Build Your Skills with This Pattern

This shawl helps you practice:

• 2/2 LPC and 2/2 RPC cable techniques
• Reading written stitch patterns and charts together
• Managing stitch markers across multiple sections
• Working increases inside a triangular shape without losing your pattern

✨ Designer Tip: Place your stitch markers exactly as the pattern instructs… they’re doing a LOT of heavy lifting to keep your cable section and your double moss section organized as the shawl grows.

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🧶 Yarn & Materials

The original sample was knit in Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo, a sport weight 50% wool / 50% bamboo blend… soft, breathable, and lovely with a drapey hand. Sadly this yarn has been discontinued, but the substitutes below give you the same blend of warmth and drape.

You’ll need:

• 8 balls of sport weight (CYCA #2) yarn… approx. 944 yards / 864 meters total
• US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, or size needed to match gauge
• Cable needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking squares and blocking pins
• Soaking basin and Eucalan wool wash

✨ Designer Tip: If you tend to knit tightly, check your gauge early… bamboo blends don’t bounce back the way pure wool does, so a tight gauge will stay tight and your stitches will look squeezed.

Yarn Substitutes for the Eowyn Shawl

Not every substitute below is the exact same fiber blend as the original… but each one is a yarn I’d happily reach for if I were knitting Eowyn again today. Pick the one that fits your stash, your climate, and your color story.

• Knit Picks Galileo … sport weight, merino/bamboo blend. The closest match to the original blend and feel.
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light … sport weight wool/alpaca, warm with beautiful stitch definition and drape.
• HiKoo Sueno … 80% superwash merino, 20% bamboo. Slightly less drape but excellent structure for cables.
• Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop … cotton/bamboo blend with a beautiful sheen. Slightly thinner, but it would knit up gorgeously with a gauge check.
• Malabrigo Caprino … 80% superfine merino wool, 20% cashmere. Smooth stitch definition. Sub with a gauge check.

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🎥 Video Tutorials

Need a refresher on a stitch or technique? I’ve got you covered. Here are video tutorials for every stitch and skill used in the Eowyn shawl…

• Knit Stitch (continental style)
• Purl Stitch (continental style)
• Kfb (knit front and back)
• Long Tail Cast-On
• Cable Without a Cable Needle
• How to Fix Miscrossed Cables
• How to Add a Lifeline
• How to Tink (un-knit)
• How to Bury Ends

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💎 Love the Pattern but Want an Ad-Free PDF?

This cable knit shawl pattern is ideal for intermediate knitters looking to expand their skills and get cozy doing it. But what if you’d rather knit from a clean, printable, ad-free version that you can mark up, take on the go, and keep forever?

You can grab the ad-free PDF on:

• Etsy
• Ravelry
• Shopify

📄 Ad-Free PDF Pattern Format & Details

This is a comprehensive, in-depth knitting pattern designed to guide you every step of the way.

• 27-page digital PDF pattern
• Detailed written instructions from cast-on to bind-off
• Stitch pattern breakdowns (cables and texture stitches)
• Chart support for visual learners
• Helpful notes, tips, and guidance throughout
• Finishing instructions including blocking

This isn’t just a quick pattern… it’s a fully supported project experience so you can knit with confidence. Perfect for printing, marking your progress, and knitting on the go.

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🧶 Eowyn Cable Knit Shawl — Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Wrap measures 37″ [131 cm] across top edge and 50″ [127 cm] along straight side edge

Gauge

21 sts and 34 rows in Double Moss Stitch = 4″ [10 cm]

MATERIALS

Yarn

Classic Elite Yarns, Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bamboo, 1¾ oz / 50 g, 118 yards / 108 m, CYCA #2 Sport)

8 balls: #1647 Navy

Needle

U.S. 7 [4.5 mm], or size required for gauge.

Notions

• Removable Stitch Markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Cable Needle
• Notions Bag for Supplies
• Blocking Squares
• Blocking Pins
• Soaking Basin
• Eucalan Wool Wash

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ABBREVIATIONS

• K – Knit
• K2tog – Knit Two Stitches Together
• P – Purl
• Pm – Place Marker
• Sl – Slip
• Slm – Slip Marker
• St(s) – Stitches
• Tbl – Through The Back Leg
• Wyif – With Yarn In Front

CABLE STITCHES

⭐️ 2/2 LPC (2/2 Left Purl Cable): Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front, k2 from left hand needle, p2 from cable needle.

⭐️ 2/2 RPC (2/2 Right Purl Cable): Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back, k2 from left hand needle, p2 from cable needle.

⭐️ 2/1/2 RC (1/1/1 Right Cable): Slip 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back, k2 from left hand needle, return sts from cable needle onto left hand needle, slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front, k1 from left hand needle, k2 from cable needle.

⭐️ 2/1/2 LC (1/1/1 Left Cable): Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front, slip 1 st onto second cable needle and hold in back, k2 from left hand needle, return st from back cable needle onto left hand needle, k1 from left hand needle, k2 from front cable needle.

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PATTERN STITCHES

Snug Cable Pattern

Worked over a multiple of 10 sts + 4.

Row 1 (RS): 2/2 RPC, * k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC; repeat from * to end.

Row 2: * K2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2.

Row 3: K2, p2, * k1 tbl, p2, 2/1/2 LC, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: * K2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2.

Row 5: * 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl; repeat from * to last 4 sts, 2/2 LPC.

Row 6: P2, k2, * p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 7: * P2, 2/1/2 RC, p2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2.

Row 8: P2, k2, * p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat Rows 1-8 for Snug Cable Pattern.

Double Moss Stitch

Worked over a multiple of 4 sts.

Rows 1 and 2: * P2, k2; repeat from * to end.

Rows 3 and 4: * K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat rows 1-4 for Double Moss Stitch.

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CHARTS

Full shawl charts are exclusive to the ad-free PDF, including the Stitch Fiddle link to use the progress tracker. If you love charts, you will love the chart for this shawl… it’s 100% complete. Every. Row.

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NOTES

• Stitch markers are used to distinguish the first 5 stitches and last 2 stitches of the RS row (edge stitches), as well as the separation of the Snug Cable Pattern section and the Double Moss Stitch section.
• When reading the knitting charts, begin at the bottom right corner and read right to left on RS, and left to right on WS.

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EOWYN CABLE KNIT SHAWL — PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 1 – SET-UP

Cast on 5 sts using long tail cast-on.

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, KFB, k1 – 6 sts.

Row 2: (Sl 1 wyif, k) 3 times.

Row 3: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, KFB, slm, k2 – 7 sts.

Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, k1, (k1, sl 1 wyif) twice, k1.

Row 5: (Sl 1 wyif, k1) twice, KFB, slm, k2 – 8 sts.

Row 6: Sl 1 wyif, k3, sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1.

Row 7: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 9 sts.

Row 8: Sl 1 wyif, k4, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Establish Edge Pattern

With RS Facing, place after the first 5 sts and before the last 2 sts.

The edge sts will always be worked as follow for the remainder of the pattern:

RS rows: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, . . . follow pattern to last 3 sts . . . , KFB, slm, k2.

WS rows: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2,  . . . follow pattern to last 5 sts . . . , slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Continue as follows:

Row 9: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 10 sts.

Row 10: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 11: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p2, KFB, slm, k2 – 11 sts.

Row 12: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 13: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p2, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 12 sts.

Row 14: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

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SECTION 2 – SNUG CABLE PATTERN SET-UP

SECTION 3 – BEGIN AND INCREASE SNUG CABLE PATTERN REPEATS

Row 39: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to last 5 sts, pm, k1 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 25 sts.

Row 40: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 41: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 26 sts.

Row 42: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 43: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, k2, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 27 sts.

Row 44: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 45: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, 2/1/2 RC, replace marker after 2nd of the 5 cable sts just worked, p2, KFB, slm, k2 – 28 sts.

Row 46: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 47: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 29 sts.

Row 48: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 49: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k2 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 30 sts.

Row 50: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 51: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 31 sts.

Row 52: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 53: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, 2/1/2 RC, replace marker after 2nd of the 5 cable sts just worked, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 32 sts.

Row 54: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 55: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, remove marker, k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, replace marker, KFB, slm, k2 – 33 sts.

Row 56: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 57: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 34 sts.

Row 58: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 59: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 35 sts.

Row 60: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 61: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, 2/1/2 RC, replace marker after 2nd of the 5 cable sts just worked, KFB, slm, k2 – 36 sts.

Row 62: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 63: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, k2, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 37 sts.

Row 64: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 65: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, p2, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 38 sts.

Row 66: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 67: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 39 sts.

Row 68: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 69: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, 2/1/2 RC, replace marker after 2nd of the 5 cable sts just worked, p2, k1 tbl, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 40 sts.

Row 70: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 71: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 41 sts.

Row 72: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 73: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, p2, 2/1/2 LC, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 42 sts.

Row 74: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 75: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, 2/2 RC, k1 tbl, 2/2 LC, KFB, slm, k2 – 43 sts.

Row 76: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 77: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, 2/1/2 RC, replace marker after 2nd of the 5 cable sts just worked, p2, k1tbl, p2, k2, k2tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 44 sts.

Row 78: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Rows 79-118: Repeat Rows 39-78 once more – 64 sts.

Rows 119-134: Repeat Rows 39-54 once more – 72 sts.

Remove second Snug Cable Pattern marker, and replace it after 10 sts, or 3 sts away from diagonal edge.

Note: From this point forward, the Snug Cable Pattern markers, as well the number of sts worked for Snug Cable Pattern, will remain consistent.

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SECTION 4 – DOUBLE MOSS STITCH SET-UP

Row 135: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, KFB, slm, k2 – 73 sts.

Row 136: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 137: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 74 sts.

Row 138: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 139: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 75 sts.

Row 140: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice. 

Row 141: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 76 sts.

Row 142: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice. 

Row 143: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, p2, KFB, slm, k2 – 77 sts.

Row 144: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice. 

Row 145: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, k2, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 78 sts.

Row 146: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

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SECTION 5 – BEGIN AND INCREASE DOUBLE MOSS STITCH REPEATS

Row 147: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, pm, p2, k2, (the last 4 sts count as Row 1 of Double Moss Stitch), pm, KFB, slm, k2 – 79 sts.

Row 148: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, slm, work Row 2 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 149: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, slm, work Row 3 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 80 sts.

Row 150: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, slm, work Row 4 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 151: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 1 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, slm, work Row 1 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2, KFB, slm, k2 – 81 sts.

Row 152: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, slm, work Row 2 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 2 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice. 

Row 153: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 3 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, slm, work Row 3 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, k2, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 82 sts.

Row 154: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, slm, work Row 4 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 4 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 155: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 5 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, slm, work Row 1 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, remove marker, p2, k2, replace marker, KFB, slm, k2 – 83 sts.

Row 156: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, slm, work Row 2 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 6 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 157: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, work Row 7 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k2 tbl, slm, work Row 3 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 84 sts.

Row 158: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, slm, work Row 4 of Double Moss Stitch to marker, slm, p2 tbl, slm, work Row 8 of Snug Cable Pattern to marker, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Rows 159-398: Repeat Rows 151-158 only 30 more times – 204 sts.

Row 399: Repeat Row 151 only once more – 205 sts.

Remove Snug Cable Pattern and Double Moss Stitch markers, leaving only first marker (after the first 5 sts) and last marker (before the last 2 sts) on the needle.

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SECTION 6 – BORDER

Row 400: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 401: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 8 sts before marker, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, kfb, slm, k2 – 206 sts.

Row 402: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 403: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 9 sts before marker, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k1, kfb, slm, k2 – 207 sts.

Row 404: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 405: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 10 sts before marker, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, kfb, slm, k2 – 208 sts.

Row 406: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 407: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, kfb, slm, k2 – 209 sts.

Row 408: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 409: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, k1, kfb, slm, k2 – 210 sts.

Row 410: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 411: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, k2, kfb, slm, k2 – 211 sts.

Row 412: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 413: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 4 sts before marker, k2, p1, kfb, slm, k2 – 212 sts.

Row 414: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 415: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 5 sts before marker, k2, p2, kfb, slm, k2 – 213 sts.

Row 416: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 417: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 6 sts before marker, k2, p2, k1 tbl, kfb, slm, k2 – 214 sts.

Row 418: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 419: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, * k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl; repeat from * to 7 sts before marker, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p1, kfb, slm, k2 – 215 sts.

Row 420: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p1 tbl, k2, p2, * p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2; repeat from * to marker, slm,  k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

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I-CORD BIND OFF

Sl 1 wyif, k1, * slip both sts on the right needle back onto the left needle, k1, k2tog-tbl; repeat from * until 2 sts remain on the right needle, pass first st over the second st.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in all loose ends.

Block to measurements as needed.

🧼 Blocking Tips

Blocking will take your shawl from “nice” to “WOW.” Don’t skip it… blocking is what opens up your cable texture, evens out your stitches, and makes the finished shawl look like the photos.

• Gently soak your finished shawl in lukewarm water with a splash of Eucalan wool wash
• Press out (don’t wring) the excess water with a clean towel
• Lay it flat on blocking squares and shape into a clean right triangle
• Pin the edges with blocking pins and open up the cable texture for maximum definition
• Let it dry completely before unpinning

✨ Designer Tip: Bamboo fibers relax beautifully when blocked… do NOT skip this step. The shawl you pull off the needles and the shawl you put on after blocking are basically two different garments.

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🧶 Love This Yarn? More Sport Weight Knit Shawls You’ll Adore

Since the original Wool Bam Boo is no longer in production, the better question is… where else can you put that same soft, drapey, sport weight love? Here are a few favorite knit shawls that work beautifully in similar fiber blends:

• Stellar Stripes Knit Shawl … a free sport weight hexagon shawl pattern with bold stripe play.
• Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl … easy, beginner-friendly, perfect for sampling a new yarn.
• Blood of My Blood Outlander Shawl … a lace knit shawl that drapes like a dream in soft fiber blends.

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💖 Favorite This Pattern on Ravelry

Add Eowyn to your queue… favorite it… and don’t forget to share your finished project so we can all admire those cables!

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🧵 More Knit Shawl Patterns You’ll Love

Looking for more inspiration? Here are a few more free knit shawl patterns that pair beautifully with Eowyn’s cable-and-texture vibe:

• Return to Me Boomerang Knit Shawl … cables and lace in an asymmetrical boomerang shape.
• Flirt Alert Triangle Shawl … another textured intermediate triangle, this time in worsted weight.
• Knit Mosaic Triangle Shawl … a slip-stitch corner-to-corner design with bold colorwork.
• Stitch Switch Shawls … get a full collection of shawls that can be mix and matched to create something truly unique!

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a good free cable knit shawl pattern for intermediate knitters?

It combines simple repeats with structured cables, which makes it approachable while still challenging enough to build new skills. The Snug Cable Pattern uses just a handful of cable abbreviations (2/2 LPC, 2/2 RPC, and a couple of three-stitch crosses) and the double moss stitch is just knits and purls in a simple rotation. If you can knit, purl, and follow a written pattern, you can knit Eowyn.

Is this a true right triangle shawl knitting pattern?

Yes. The shawl increases along one edge to create a classic right triangle shape with one straight side and one diagonal side. The finished dimensions are approximately 37″ along the top edge and 50″ along the straight side, which gives you plenty of fabric to wrap, drape, or wear as a hood.

Can beginners knit this shawl?

Advanced beginners can absolutely tackle this shawl, but I’d recommend being comfortable with knit, purl, kfb increases, and reading a written stitch pattern before you cast on. If cables are brand new to you, watch the Cable Without a Cable Needle video tutorial in the Video Tutorials section first… it makes the whole process click.

What is double moss stitch and why is it used here?

Double moss stitch alternates blocks of knit and purl stitches over a four-row repeat, which creates a soft, pebbly texture. It’s used here as the perfect counterbalance to the Snug Cable Pattern… it adds visual interest without competing with the cables, and it keeps the fabric from curling at the edges.

Can I substitute the wool bamboo yarn?

Yes, and you’ll need to since Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo has been discontinued. Look for a sport weight (CYCA #2) yarn with similar drape. My top picks are Knit Picks Galileo, Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, and HiKoo Sueno… all linked above in the Yarn Substitutes section. Always work a gauge swatch before committing to a substitute, especially with cables.

How long does it take to knit this shawl?

It depends on your knitting pace, but expect several evenings or a couple of relaxed weeks of knitting. The early rows go quickly, and the later rows are longer (more stitches) but very rhythmic once the cable pattern becomes second nature. This is the kind of project that’s beautiful to work on in the evenings with a good show.

Do I need a cable needle?

A cable needle is recommended, especially for the 2/1/2 RC and 2/1/2 LC stitches that move three stitches at a time. Experienced knitters can cable without one for the 2/2 crosses… I have a tutorial linked above in the Video Tutorials section if you want to try.

Is this shawl wearable year-round?

Yes. The bamboo content keeps it breathable for spring and summer, while the wool content adds enough warmth for fall and winter layering. It’s the kind of accessory that lives in your bag and bridges the seasons beautifully.

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💛 Final Thoughts

This free cable knit shawl pattern is one of those pieces that feels timeless… textured without being overwhelming, structured without being stiff, and cozy without being bulky.

If you’ve been looking for a free triangle shawl knitting pattern that actually teaches you something while still being relaxing to knit… this is it. Cast on, take it slow, trust your stitch markers, and enjoy the rhythm of the cables.

I can’t wait to see your finished Eowyn shawl. Tag me on Instagram @themarlybird or share it in the Marly Bird Community on Facebook… I love seeing what you make.

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❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird