Knit Lace Shawl || Free Knit Shawl With Hearts

Wrap yourself in this beautiful knit lace shawl with hearts worked in Red Heart Dreamy yarn. Perfect for keeping warm on a cool day this lace knit shawl features a simple repeat to form a lace heart pattern. Stunning and stylish it is the perfect accessory to have laying out to grab anytime you need a little extra warmth. Keep this shawl for yourself or gift it to someone you love. Work this knit lace shawl with me.

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What you Will Learn

Lace knitting doesn’t have to be hard. Learn along with me everything that you need to know to have success in making this knit lace shawl with hearts pattern.

• using circular needles with a flat project
• knit seed stitch
• knit two together
• slip, slip, knit
• reading a knitting chart
• center double decrease
• center treble decrease
• bind off in pattern

Circular Needles for Flat Knitting

You may be wondering if you can really use circular needles for this flat knit shawl. The answer is YES!

Using circular needles allows you to get more stitches on your needles. Straight needles are limited to the length that you are able to find. The longer that your straight needles are the more strain you will be putting on your shoulders, neck, elbows and wrists.

Circular needles allow you to get a large number of stitches on your needles without straining. Work your pattern just as you would if they were straight needles, turning your project after each row.

Gauge for Shawl Patterns

Gauge is not typically our favorite part of knitting. Although it is can make or break your finished project when it comes to a garment, there is some wiggle room when making a shawl.

Shawls have some flexibility when it comes to matching gauge. If your gauge is slightly off your shawl will still turn out beautiful. Why would you want to work a gauge swatch then for this project?

Working a gauge swatch will help to ensure that you don’t run out of yarn. If your gauge is much larger than the designer intended you have the possibility of running out of yarn before finishing your shawl. Be sure to check your gauge to make sure that you are relatively close so that you will be able to finish your project.

Video Tutorial

Through the video tutorial you will see that I am showing you a sample working one heart repeat. I will talk you through working each section of this repeat and what you would need to do to work the other panels of the shawl.

FREE Knit Shawl Pattern

Download this FREE knit shawl pattern from Yarnspirations.

Other Resources for Knit Shawls

• Fixing mistakes in seed stitch
• DIY stitch markers
• Lifelines in knitting
• Unknitting/Tinking
• 8 FREE Knit Lace Shawl Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really use circular needles for a flat project like this shawl?

Yes, you absolutely can! Circular needles are a lifesaver when you have a lot of stitches on your needles. They help prevent strain on your shoulders, neck, and wrists compared to long straight needles. Just turn your work after each row like you would with straight needles.

Do I really need to worry about gauge for this shawl?

Honestly, gauge is a little more flexible with shawls than with garments. If your gauge is a bit off, your shawl will probably still be beautiful. The main reason to check it is to make sure you have enough yarn … you don’t want to run out before you’re done!

What new knitting techniques will I learn with this pattern?

So here’s the thing… this pattern is a great way to learn some fun new skills! You’ll get to practice using circular needles for flat knitting, work with seed stitch, learn decreases like knit two together, slip slip knit, center double decrease, and center treble decrease. Plus, you’ll learn how to read a knitting chart and bind off in pattern.

Where can I get the FREE pattern for this shawl?

You can snag the FREE knit shawl pattern over on Yarnspirations. Just click the link that says “FREE knit shawl pattern” and it will take you right there. It’s such a lovely design, perfect for gifting or keeping!

Is there a video tutorial to help me if I get stuck?

Yes! I’ve got a video tutorial that walks you through working one heart repeat. It’s super helpful to see it done step-by-step, and I’ll explain how to work the other sections of the shawl as well. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s knit together!