What shape is this knit shawl?

It is a half-hexagon shawl, worked center-out with yarn-over increases at two edges and a center spine. Four shaping points create three angular edges that meet in a half-hexagon outline, giving a geometric wingspan that drapes across both shoulders and feels distinctly different from a triangle, crescent, or boomerang.

The original yarn is discontinued. What should I substitute for Bijou Basin Ranch Shangri La?

Top pick: KnitPicks Gloss Lace (70% merino / 30% silk) for the closest match to the original Shangri La. Luxe options: Malabrigo Silkpaca (baby alpaca / silk) or Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere for maximum softness. Budget-friendly: KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud (100% alpaca) or Luminance Lace (100% silk). Prefer a slightly larger, more substantial shawl? Use KnitPicks Gloss Fingering weight instead of lace weight and adjust yardage.

Can a beginner knit the Blood of My Blood Shawl?

Yes, if you are an adventurous beginner. The body is entirely garter stitch with simple yarn-over increases. The cables-and-lace edging is a 12-row repeat that requires basic cabling and lace skills, but is short (48-72 rows) and well-charted.

How long does the Blood of My Blood Shawl take to knit?

Most knitters finish the full shawl in 30-60 hours depending on size and speed. The garter body takes the longest but is great TV or reading knitting. The edging is shorter but slower because of the cables.

Are there more Outlander-inspired knitting patterns?

Blood of My Blood is the flagship Outlander-inspired design. Vote in the blog comments or on the newsletter for the next Outlander pattern you'd like to see: Sassenach cowl, Claire capelet, Jamie cabled hat, and more.

Where can I buy the ad-free PDF of the Blood of My Blood Shawl?

The ad-free PDF is available on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry. Same pattern, same price on all three platforms.

Does gauge matter if I do not care about exact size?

Less critically, but yardage and border fit still depend on gauge. If you knit looser than the suggested gauge you will need more yarn than the pattern calls for, and a too-loose gauge can make the applied border ripple instead of lying flat.

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Eowyn Free Cable Knit Shawl Pattern – Textured Right Triangle Shawl

May 7, 2026 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

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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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Eowyn free cable knit shawl pattern by Marly Bird, shown styled three ways in textured navy blue sport weight wool bamboo yarn.

💖 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.

Eowyn cable knit shawl pattern shown in three poses, highlighting the snug cable and double moss stitch texture in navy blue.

🧵 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.

Eowyn cable knit shawl draped over a denim jacket, showing the textured snug cables and double moss stitch in navy blue sport weight yarn.

🤔 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.

Woman modeling a textured blue cable knit triangle shawl, showing detailed stitching and cozy drape.

🧶 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).

Green Boomerang Knit Shawl draped over shoulders, showing textured stitches and neat edges in a bright, creative space. — Mariposa Knit Shawl

🧠 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.

🧶 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…

Eowyn cable knit shawl styled three ways: as a hood, draped over the shoulders, and wrapped around the neck, in textured navy blue.

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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?

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📄 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 textured triangle cable knit shawl pattern by Marly Bird, modeled in front of a wall of colorful yarn.

🧶 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

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

Eowyn cable knit shawl displayed flat in navy blue, showing the snug cable and double moss stitch texture in detail.

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.

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.

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.

SECTION 2 – SNUG CABLE PATTERN SET-UP

Row 15: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 RPC, KFB, slm, k2 – 13 sts.

Row 16: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k4, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 17: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, k2, p2, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 14 sts.

Row 18: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 19: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 15 sts.

Row 20: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 21: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p2, k2, k1 tbl, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 16 sts.

Row 22: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 23: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, k2, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 17 sts.

Row 24: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 25: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 18 sts.

Row 26: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 27: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 19 sts.

Row 28: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 29: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p2, 2/1/2 RC, p2, k1 tbl, k1, KFB, slm, k2 – 20 sts.

Row 30: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 31: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, k2, KFB, slm, k2 – 21 sts.

Row 32: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 33: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, k2, p2, k1 tbl, p2, 2/1/2 LC, p1, KFB, slm, k2 – 22 sts.

Row 34: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k3, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 35: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, 2/2 LPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 RPC, k1 tbl, 2/2 LPC, KFB, slm, k2 – 23 sts.

Row 36: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

Row 37: Sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, slm, p2, 2/1/2 RC, p2, k1 tbl, p2, k2, k1 tbl, KFB, slm, k2 – 24 sts.

Row 38: Sl 1 wyif, k1, slm, k2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, p1 tbl, k2, p2, p1 tbl, p2, k2, slm, k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1] twice.

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.

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.

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.

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🧼 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.

🧶 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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🧵 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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Light blue knitted Triangle Shawl Pattern drapes over shoulders, highlighting textured stitches, worn indoors with soft lighting.

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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.

❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

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Blood of My Blood Shawl: Free Outlander Knit Shawl Pattern

May 3, 2026 By Meg Leave a Comment

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The Blood of My Blood Shawl is a free Outlander-inspired knit shawl pattern featuring a dramatic half-hexagon silhouette, intertwined cables and lace, and a romantic nod to Claire and Jamie Fraser's wedding vows in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander.

Worked center-out on US 4 needles in lace weight yarn, available in three sizes (S/M/L) with wingspans from 56½ to 68 inches. Skill level: adventurous beginner.

“Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone.” If you know, you know. The Blood of My Blood Shawl is my free knit shawl pattern for every Outlander fan who has ever cried at a wedding scene (just me? okay, just me). And yes… the timing of the new Blood of My Blood Outlander prequel series on Starz could not be more perfect.

Whether you're rewatching Claire and Jamie's love story or diving into the new prequel about Brian and Ellen Fraser (Jamie's parents) and Henry and Julia Beauchamp (Claire's parents), this shawl is your fandom uniform. ❤️

Inspired by Claire and Jamie's vows from Diana Gabaldon's beloved series, this half-hexagon shawl pairs intertwined cables with delicate lace… a stitch-level symbol of two lives woven together.

A bright red knit Outlander shawl with visible stitch detail is spread wide across the back of a person facing a stone wall.

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you… and it helps keep these free patterns coming straight from my yarn-loving heart to yours. 💛

🌸 Spring Fling 2026 Kickoff Pattern: The Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl debuted as Day 1 of Spring Fling 2026, my 20-day knit and crochet pattern celebration. Cast on, share your progress, and tag me @themarlybird with #BloodOfMyBloodShawl + #SpringFling2026 to be featured. Bookish-knitter shoutouts always make my newsletter ❤️🏴

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If you've ever finished an Outlander book and immediately needed to cast on something wool, tartan-adjacent, and slightly dramatic… welcome home. This shawl is for you. It's for the Outlander reader. It's for the Starz viewer. It's for anyone who has ever thought “I'd like to look like I stepped out of 1743 but, you know, still have WiFi.” And here's something I rarely share: I got to interview Diana Gabaldon herself on my podcast back in 2014, and she was every bit as warm and brilliant as her books are. If you want to hear our conversation, it's still right here on the blog.

Now let's talk about this shawl.

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What You Will Love About This Pattern 💖

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It's a love letter to Outlander fans (including the new Blood of My Blood prequel series). The name comes straight from Claire and Jamie's marriage vows, and the intertwined cables and lace represent two lives woven into one. If you are an Outlander reader, a Starz Outlander viewer, or a fan of the new Blood of My Blood Outlander prequel, this shawl was made for you.

🦋 The half-hexagon shape has serious wingspan. At 56½ to 68 inches wide (depending on size), this shawl wraps, drapes, and absolutely makes an entrance. It's the kind of shawl you want on your shoulders when something dramatic is about to happen.

🧶 It's written in three sizes. Small, Medium, and Large. You get to pick the wingspan that feels right for your frame and your vibe.

✨ The body is garter stitch (meditative) and the edging is cables + lace (stunning). You get hours of easy knit-every-row flow followed by a dramatic finishing section that will make you feel like an heirloom knitter.

📚 It's perfect for bingeing the books or the show. The garter body is ideal for reading-while-knitting. Cue up Outlander Season 1 Episode 7 and cast on.

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Quick Pattern Overview

🎯 Skill Level: Confident beginner. If you can knit, purl, YO, k2tog, ssk, and you're willing to try a simple 2/2 cable, you've got this.

📏 Finished Size: S (M, L). Wingspan: 56½ (62½, 68) inches. Maximum depth: 24 (26½, 29) inches.

🧶 Yarn: 2 (2, 3) balls of lace weight silk blend, originally Bijou Basin Ranch Shangri La (now discontinued… see substitute options below).

🪡 Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) circular, 32″ or longer.

📐 Gauge: 24 sts = 4 inches in garter stitch. Precise gauge is not essential… but it will affect total yarn yardage.

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Is This Knit Shawl Right for You?

This pattern is a perfect fit if you want a project that feels meaningful but isn't technically overwhelming. The body is garter stitch center-out construction (knit every row, with simple yarn-over increases at the sides and center spine). That means hours of meditative knitting while you binge Outlander or re-read Dragonfly in Amber for the seventh time.

The cables-and-lace edging IS more involved… but it's also short (just 48-72 rows), well-charted, and every row is either working the 12-row pattern repeat or purling/knitting back. If you can follow a chart and count, you can absolutely do this.

If you've never cabled before, don't panic. I've got a quick video for the 2/2 Right Cable used in this pattern. Two minutes of watching, and you'll have it. Truly.

✨ Designer Tip: The garter body is the perfect “movie knitting” section. Cast on and watch Outlander Season 1, then switch to the cables-and-lace edging when you need something that requires focus. Time yourself… you will almost certainly finish the body by the end of Season 2. (Don't quote me on that. But maybe.)

Bright red Outlander shawl in a textured knit drapes over a white sweater; worn by a woman outdoors with blurred greenery.

Explore More Knit Shawl Patterns

The Blood of My Blood Shawl is part of my growing collection of free knit shawl patterns. Browse the full Knit Shawl Patterns hub to find every free shawl organized by shape, season, and skill level.

If you love this one, you'll probably also love:

Eowyn Cable Knit Shawl
Return To Me Boomerang Knit Shawl… another cables-and-lace knit shawl, different shape (boomerang)
Crazy Stripes Knit Crescent Shawl… a smaller crescent with mosaic colorwork
Over 50 Free Knit Lace Patterns… the full knit lace collection if you caught the lace bug

What Is a Half-Hexagon Shawl, Anyway?

Great question. A half-hexagon shawl is a shawl shape worked from a small center point outward, with shaping placed at set “spokes” rather than evenly around a curve. Instead of forming a smooth half-circle, the increases create three flat edges that meet at angles… giving the finished shawl a structured, geometric silhouette with crisp angular lines.

Compared to a traditional triangle or a boomerang, the half-hexagon shape has a more even drape across both shoulders and gives you that dramatic wingspan when your arms are outstretched. It is also incredibly flattering on every body type because the angled construction sits across your shoulders without bulk and creates clean, modern lines that stand out from rounder shawl shapes.

The Blood of My Blood is a half-hexagon worked center-out, which means you cast on just 3 stitches, increase rapidly in the first few rows, then settle into an easy garter rhythm with regular increases at four shaping points (two edges + two center spine stitches). Those four shaping points are what give the shawl its angular half-hexagon outline… which, not for nothing, looks incredible spread across a castle wall or a Scottish moor. Just saying.

A bright red Blood of My Blood knit shawl with visible texture drapes over a person, displayed outdoors on a wooden path.

Build Your Skills with This Shawl

Even as an adventurous beginner project, Blood of My Blood gives you a handful of skills worth locking in. You'll practice center-out half-hexagon construction, working yarn-over increases at multiple points, reading from a chart, working a simple cable, and blocking a large lace-edged shawl to its final dramatic silhouette.

Need a refresher on any of the abbreviations? My knitting definitions page has every term you'll see in this pattern. Brand new to knitting or want to build your foundation before casting on? Start with my BiCrafty Bootcamp: Learn to Knit… it's where all my beginners start.

Want to go deeper into shawl knitting techniques like lace edgings, short row shaping, and advanced blocking? Come join me live at BiCrafty Stitch-Nite at Marly Bird House… that is where I teach the skills that turn a beginner into a shawl lover for life.

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Yarn & Materials (Plus Substitute Yarns Because the Original Is Discontinued)

The original Blood of My Blood Shawl was designed in Bijou Basin Ranch Shangri La, a luxurious 50% silk / 50% yak down lace-weight yarn in the colorway Ruby. It was gorgeous. It also… is no longer being made 😭. So let's talk substitutes.

What to look for in a substitute: a CYCA #0 lace weight yarn with approximately 400 yards per 2-ounce ball. Silk content gives you that drape and subtle sheen the original is known for. A merino/silk blend is an excellent (and more budget-friendly) replacement. Pure silk gives you maximum drape and luxe feel. A silk/mohair or silk/alpaca blend gives you that halo-y, ethereal look that's very Claire-coming-home-through-the-stones.

My six recommended substitutes, from closest match to the original to fun alternatives worth considering:

🥇 KnitPicks Gloss Lace… 70% merino / 30% silk, lace weight. The closest substitute to the original Shangri La in fiber blend and drape. This is my top pick.
🥈 Malabrigo Silkpaca… 70% baby alpaca / 30% silk, lace weight. A luxe hand-dyed option with that dreamy halo. The baby alpaca content adds softness and warmth while the silk gives it shine. Gorgeous in a deep red.
🥉 KnitPicks Luminance Lace… 100% silk, lace weight. Maximum sheen and drape if you want to really lean into the heirloom vibe.
✨ Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere… for the ultimate softness splurge. If you want this shawl to feel like a Jamie hug (I said what I said), the cashmere content is unmatched.
☁️ KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Lace… 100% alpaca, lace weight. Incredibly soft and drapey with a subtle halo. A beautiful budget-friendly option.
📐 KnitPicks Gloss Fingering… 70% merino / 30% silk, fingering weight (not lace). Use this if you want a slightly larger shawl with more body. You'll need to adjust your yardage and will end up with a more substantial fabric than the original lace weight version. Great option if lace weight feels intimidating.

For the lace weight options (Gloss Lace, Silkpaca, Luminance, Smooshy Cashmere, Alpaca Cloud), you'll need approximately 800-1200 yards depending on your size (two or three skeins). For the Gloss Fingering option, aim for 1000-1400 yards since the fabric will be slightly denser and the shawl slightly larger. When in doubt, buy a little extra… running out on row 300 of a garter body is a form of heartbreak I do not recommend.

Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) circular, 32 inches or longer. I shop my KnitPicks needles for projects like this because you can grab exactly the size and length you need (and interchangeable sets are the ultimate shawl-knitter upgrade… trust me).

Notions for blocking: Blocking wires are ideal for the straight edges of a lace-edged shawl and make a massive difference in your finished result. If you don't already have them, grab a set of blocking wires… they are a forever investment in your knitting toolkit.

I also swear by Eucalan Wool Wash (no-rinse, conditions your yarn as it cleans, and the scent is my favorite)… perfect for wet-blocking a silk-blend shawl. And if you're working from hand-dyed hanks, a ball winder and swift will save you from tangled-yarn rage every single time.

✨ Designer Tip: Because this shawl is worked in lace weight yarn, it wants to GROW when you block it. The original sample could have stretched to 5XL if I let it. Be aggressive about pinning to your target measurements and gentle about stretching… superwash silk yarns especially can relax and keep relaxing. Check the schematic before you pin.

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Video Tutorials

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Blood of My Blood Shawl — Pattern Details

Skill Level

Adventurous Beginner

Measurements

To Fit Sizes: S (M, L)

Finished Measurements:
Wingspan: 56½ (62½, 68)” [143.5 (159, 172.5) cm]
Maximum Depth: 24 (26½, 29)” [61 (67.5, 73.5) cm]

Gauge

24 sts = 4″ [10 cm] in garter stitch (knit every row).

Note: Precise gauge is not essential for this item, but may affect total yarn amounts required.

Materials

Yarn: 2 (2, 3) balls of lace weight yarn (CYCA #0), approximately 400 yds / 366 m per 2 oz / 57 g ball. Original yarn: Bijou Basin Ranch Shangri La (50% silk / 50% yak down) in Ruby… now discontinued. See substitute yarn recommendations above.

Needles: US 4 [3.5mm] 32″ [81.5 cm] or longer circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.

Note: Shawl is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needles are used to accommodate the full width of the stitches.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch saver cord, cable needle, notions bag, blocking squares, blocking pins, soaking basin, wool wash (I love Eucalan), blocking wires (ideal for lace work), ball winder and swift (great for yarn that comes in hanks), and a steamer.

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Abbreviations

2/2 RC – 2/2 Right Cable (see Cable Stitches)
CDD – Center Double Decrease (see Special Stitches)
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit Two Together
P – Purl
Pm – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
S2kp – Slip 2, Knit, Pass (see Special Stitches)
Slm – Slip Marker
Ssk – Slip, Slip, Knit (see Special Stitches)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
YO – Yarn Over

Special Stitches

⭐ Center Double Decrease (CDD): Slip next 2 stitches knitwise at the same time, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitches over knit stitch (same as S2kp) — 2 stitches decreased.

⭐ Slip, Slip, Knit (Ssk): Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit. Insert left needle into the front of these 2 stitches and knit them together from this position — 1 stitch decreased.

⭐ Flat Slip, Slip, Knit (Flat Ssk):
Note: This is an alternate ssk method that lies flatter and looks more similar to a reversed k2tog.
Insert needle in front leg of next st but do not knit it, insert needle in back leg of second st on left needle, yarn over and knit both of these sts together (1 st decreased).

Cable Stitches

⭐ 2/2 RC (2/2 Right Cable): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches from left needle, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle.

Stitch Pattern: Cables and Lace

Worked over a multiple of 17 sts plus 3 (minimum 37 sts).

Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, k2, YO, * p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, YO, k2, CDD, k2, YO; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, YO, k2, ssk, k1.
Row 2 (and all WS rows): P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 3: K1, k2tog, k1, YO, k1, * p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, [p1, k1] twice, YO, k1, CDD, k1, YO, k1; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, [p1, k1] twice, YO, k1, ssk, k1.
Row 4: P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, YO, k2, * p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k2, YO, CDD, YO, k2; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k2, YO, ssk, k1.
Row 6: P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 7: K1, k2tog, k2, YO, * p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, p1, k1, p1, YO, k2, CDD, k2, YO; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, p1, k1, p1, YO, k2, ssk, k1.
Row 8: P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 9: K1, k2tog, k1, YO, k1, * p1, k1, p1, k4, [p1, k1] twice, YO, k1, CDD, k1, YO, k1; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, k4, [p1, k1] twice, YO, k1, ssk, k1.
Row 10: P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 11: K1, k2tog, YO, k2, * p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, p1, k1, p1, k2, YO, CDD, YO, k2; repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, 2/2 RC, p1, k1, p1, k2, YO, ssk, k1.
Row 12: P5, k3, p4, k3, * p7, k3, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p5.

Repeat Rows 1-12 for Cables and Lace pattern.

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Schematic

Diagram of the Blood of My Blood knit shawl shape, showing top, side, and height measurements for sizing.

Trapezoidal shawl with three color-coded dimensions, textured stitches visible, inspired by Blood of My Blood Shawl design.

Notes

Directions are for the smallest size; changes for larger sizes are in parentheses. When only one number is given, that number applies to all sizes.

Shawl is worked from center top outward, using yarn-over increases to grow the fabric.

GROW

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Blood of My Blood Shawl — Pattern Instructions

Body

Cast on 3 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, YO, k1, YO, k1.
Count: 5 sts (+2 sts increased)

Row 2: Knit.
Row 3 (increase row, RS): K1, YO, k to last st, YO, k1.
Count: 7 sts (+2 sts increased)

Row 4: Knit.
Row 5 (increase row, RS): [K1, YO] twice, pm, [k1, YO] twice, k1, pm, [YO, k1] twice.
Count: 13 sts (+6 sts increased)
Count: 5 sts in center section, 4 sts in each outer section.
Note: The center section of the Body will always have 1 more st than each outer section.

Rows 6-8: Knit.
Row 9 (increase row, RS): K1, YO, k to marker, YO, slm, k1, YO, k to last st before marker, YO, k1, slm, YO, k to last st, YO, k1.
Count: 19 sts (+6 sts increased)
Count: 7 sts in center section, 6 sts in each outer section.

Repeat Rows 6-9 only 45 (48, 51) more times.
Count: 289 (307, 325) sts (+ 270 (288, 306) sts increased)
Count: 97 (103, 109) sts in center section, 96 (102, 108) sts in each outer section.

Remove all increase markers.

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Transition Rows

Rows 1-3 (begin WS): Knit.

Place 1 (2, 3) decrease markers evenly placed across needle.

Row 4 (RS): [K1, YO] twice, * k to marker, slm, k2tog; repeat from * for each marker, k to last 2 sts, [YO, k1] twice.
Count: 292 (309, 326) sts (+ 3 (2, 1) sts increased)

Remove all decrease markers.

Row 5 (WS): Knit.

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Edging

Work 48 (60, 72) rows evenly in Cables and Lace pattern.

Bind off all stitches loosely.

✨ Designer Tip: Put a lifeline in right before you start the Cables and Lace edging. If you miscross a cable three rows into the 12-row repeat, you'll thank yourself. New to lifelines? Watch my quick tutorial.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.

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Blocking Tips

Wet blocking is like sending your yarn on a spa retreat. It is the step where your yarn unwinds, enjoys a soothing cleanse, and settles gracefully into its final form, allowing its true beauty to flourish. Do not skip this step. I'm serious. A lace-edged shawl looks like crumpled fabric before blocking and like heirloom magic after.

Submerge your piece in a basin or sink filled with cool water. Add a touch of wool wash (I love Eucalan… no rinsing required, and the lanolin conditions the yarn).

Let it soak 20 minutes… no agitation, just let it drink.

Remove excess water without stretching or distorting the fibers. Press the piece against the basin. Gently squeeze between your hands (no twisting, no wringing). Always support the entire garment when lifting to prevent any part from stretching out of shape.

Lay the piece on a large towel without stretching it. Fold the towel's ends over your knitting and roll it up like a burrito to wick away more moisture. Aim for damp, not sopping… and definitely not dry.

Place your piece on the blocking board, aligning with the grid if your board has one. Gently expand to the desired wingspan and depth measurements, using the schematic for precision. 🚨 Use extra care to avoid overstretching.

Secure with pins, using them sparingly. Smooth the piece with your hands to ensure an even spread, then shape it while damp. Let your masterpiece dry completely (could take a full day… setting up a fan speeds it up). 🚨 Do not place the project in direct sunlight as it can discolor the yarn.

Want a deeper dive on blocking? Check out my full tutorial on Steam Blocking vs Wet Blocking… especially useful when you're working with silk blends.

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More Outlander-Inspired Ideas for Fellow Fans 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Watching the new Outlander prequel? 📺 The Blood of My Blood Outlander prequel series follows the love stories of Brian and Ellen Fraser (Jamie's parents) and Henry and Julia Beauchamp (Claire's parents). If you've been binge-watching, this shawl pattern was practically made to be your prequel-watching project. Cast on, settle in, and let the love stories unfold.

Would you love more Outlander-inspired patterns? A Sassenach-worthy cowl? A Claire-style capelet? A Jamie-inspired cabled hat? Tell me in the comments which character or scene you would love me to design next… your vote shapes what I design. 💛

Want a Pashmina-style Outlander shawl right now? Check out my Kat Pashmina Shawl on Ravelry (also available as a video tutorial pattern on Etsy, and inside the BiCrafty Stitch-Nite collection at Marly Bird House). Lace knit shawl with full video walkthroughs.

Gray lace-patterned knitted Blood of My Blood Shawl shown worn over black blouse, highlighting stitch detail and drape. — Sassenach Capelet

Woman models a striped knit shawl, inspired by Outlander, over a denim jacket in a cozy room with bookshelves and plants. — Sassenach Capelet

And if you missed my 2014 podcast interview with Diana Gabaldon herself, it is sadly no longer available. She is every bit as warm and brilliant as her books. I even got a chance to meet her in 2015 at a book signing.

Diana Gabaldon and Marly Bird at a book signing for Outlander

Favorite & Queue on Ravelry

Please favorite and queue the Blood of My Blood Shawl on Ravelry and tag your finished projects #BloodOfMyBloodShawl so I can see them. Seeing your color choices and blocking shots is the best part of my week… and Outlander-red projects? Absolute catnip.

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Or browse the full Knit Shawl Patterns hub for every free shawl on the blog, sorted by shape, season, and skill level. Want to branch out beyond shawls? Check out my full library of free knit and crochet patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Outlander quote is this shawl named after?

The name comes from Claire and Jamie's wedding vows in Chapter 14 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: “Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done.” The intertwined cables and lace in the edging are my stitch-level tribute to those two lives woven into one.

What shape is this shawl?

It is a half-hexagon shawl, worked center-out with yarn-over increases at two edges and along a center spine. The four shaping points create three angular edges that meet to form a half-hexagon outline… a wide, geometric wingspan that drapes beautifully across both shoulders and feels distinctly different from a triangle, crescent, or boomerang.

The original yarn is discontinued. What should I substitute?

My top pick is KnitPicks Gloss Lace (70% merino / 30% silk) for the closest match to the original. For a luxe upgrade, try Malabrigo Silkpaca (baby alpaca + silk with a dreamy halo) or Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere for maximum softness. Budget-friendly options: KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud (100% alpaca) or Luminance Lace (100% silk). Want a slightly larger, more substantial shawl? Use Gloss Fingering instead of lace weight.

Can I really do this as a beginner?

Honestly… yes, if you are an adventurous beginner who is willing to try a simple cable. The body is 100% garter stitch (knit every row) with easy yarn-over increases. The only “advanced” section is the 48-72 row cables-and-lace edging, which is a 12-row repeat you will quickly memorize. If you've never cabled before, my 2/2 RC video is two minutes long and you will have it.

How long will this take me?

The garter body is the longest section. Most knitters finish the full shawl in 30-60 hours, depending on size and your knitting speed. If you knit while watching TV (hello, Outlander binge), you can finish the body in one season of the show. The edging is shorter but slower because of the cables.

Do I really need blocking wires?

You don't absolutely need them, but for a large lace-edged shawl like this one, they transform the finishing process. They give you perfectly straight edges and dramatically reduce the number of pins you need. If you're going to invest in one piece of blocking equipment, wires are it.

Do you have other Outlander-inspired patterns?

This is my flagship Outlander design so far, and I loved creating it so much that I want to do more. If you have a specific character or scene you'd love to see in a knit or crochet pattern, drop a comment below or grab the newsletter… your votes shape what I design next. And if you missed my 2014 podcast interview with Diana Gabaldon herself, it is absolutely worth a listen.

Is this shawl related to the Blood of My Blood Outlander prequel TV series?

Great question! I designed this shawl years ago, named after the iconic Outlander wedding vow (“Ye are Blood of my Blood…”), long before the Blood of My Blood Outlander prequel series was announced on Starz. The naming is pure happy coincidence… and now the timing feels meant to be! The shawl is inspired by the vow itself, which carries through the entire Outlander universe (the books, the original series, AND the prequel). So whether you're an Outlander book reader, a Claire and Jamie fan, or you're loving the new prequel about Brian and Ellen Fraser and Henry and Julia Beauchamp… this shawl belongs in your hands. 🏴

Where can I get the ad-free PDF?

On Etsy, Shopify, or Ravelry. Same pattern, same price on all three… pick your favorite shop. Your purchase supports me as an indie designer and keeps the free patterns coming. 💛

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Final Thoughts

I've been an Outlander reader for a long time. Diana Gabaldon's books were some of the first that made me cry, laugh, and immediately want to knit something in response. Blood of My Blood is my tribute to that feeling… to a love story told in stitches instead of words, to lives woven together in cables and lace.

Whether you're making this for yourself, for your favorite Outlander friend, or just because you need a dramatic half-hexagon shawl to throw over a white linen dress in your garden (yes please)… cast on. And if you post a finished project, please, please tag me @marlybird or use #BloodOfMyBloodShawl. I want to see every version in every color.

Sláinte, bestie. Go knit something beautiful. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Love, Your BiCrafty Bestie, Marly Bird

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Free Knit Triangle Shawl Pattern (Worsted Weight) – Mariposa Textured Shawl

March 9, 2026 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

The Mariposa Textured Triangle Shawl is a free intermediate knit triangle shawl pattern in worsted weight yarn… a top-down design with four progressive textured stitch sections, yarn-over increases that create a subtle lace spine, and a bold applied border. Worked on US 9 needles, this knit shawl is warm, wearable, and ideal for crafters ready to stretch their skills with focus and rhythm.

📝 Updated May 7, 2026: Voice and framework refresh… added an AI summary, expanded the FAQ with deeper answers + schema markup, refreshed yarn substitute notes, and tucked in the standard Marly sign-off.

Knitting a textured triangle shawl in worsted weight yarn is one of the most satisfying ways to challenge your skills while creating a warm, wearable piece. The Mariposa Shawl is a top-down intermediate knit triangle shawl pattern originally designed as the “Be Quiet, I’m Knitting” concentration level from the first Tournament of Stitches in 2018.

If you love projects that require focus, reward attention to detail, and result in a cozy, snuggle-worthy shawl you’ll actually wear… this one is for you. 🦋

Hey, bestie 💛 If you love knit shawls, you should check out my entire collection of knit shawl patterns here on my website.

Bright knit shawl in pink, yellow, and green chevrons; worsted weight yarn. Mariposa Chic Knit Triangle Shawl.

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What You Will Love About This Pattern 💖

A true top-down triangle shawl construction
Four progressive textured stitch sections
Yarn-over increases creating a subtle lace spine
A bold applied border worked perpendicular to the body
Warm, cushy worsted weight fabric
Customizable color possibilities
Designed for knitters ready to stretch their skills

✨ Designer Note: This is a “Be Quiet, I’m Knitting” project. There are moments where you’ll want to pause the movie, count carefully, and trust your stitches. And that’s part of the magic.

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Marly Bird wears a colorful knit triangle shawl pattern called Mariposa Chic Knit Triangle Shawl -- free pattern with an ad-free pdf available for purchase.

Quick Pattern Overview

Skill Level: Intermediate (strong intermediate skills recommended)
Concentration Level: Be Quiet, I’m Knitting 🎧
Construction: Top-down triangle
Sections: Four distinct textured stitch patterns
Border: Applied border worked off live stitches
Yarn Weight: Worsted (#4)

Finished Size (excluding border):

Wingspan: 70” (178 cm)
Depth: 34–35” (86–89 cm)

This is not an all-over lace shawl.
It is not garter stitch.

It is a textured knit triangle shawl combining stockinette, knit-purl texture, lace elements, shaping increases, and decreases… all working together to create something visually rich and structurally strong.

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About This Knit Triangle Shawl

Mariposa is a true top-down triangle shawl worked from a traditional garter tab cast-on and shaped with consistent edge and center increases.

The triangular shaping remains the same throughout the body.
What changes is the internal stitch pattern.

This allows you to:

Build skill progressively
Maintain consistent shaping
Focus on texture without worrying about fit
Create dramatic wingspan with balanced proportions

If you’re curious about different shawl constructions, you may also enjoy:
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7 Ways to Wear a Knit Shawl (Video Tutorial)

A quick knitting tutorial showing 7 different ways to wear a knit shawl using the Mari Shawl pattern by Marly Bird. This versatile knit accessory can be styled as a scarf, wrap, or layering piece. Includes a free knit shawl pattern and styling inspiration for knitters.

The Story Behind the Mariposa Shawl 🦋

Mariposa was part of the very first Tournament of Stitches in 2018.

Tournament of Stitches (TOS) is a month-long, skill-building make-along presented every two years. Participants choose their concentration level… from relaxed “Social Butterfly”, to TV knitting with “Netflix and Chill“, to soothing music for “Smooth Jazz”, and finally the ultimate focus concentration level of “Be Quiet, I'm Knitting”.

Mariposa represents the ultimate focused concentration level from that inaugural year.

Each section:

Maintains consistent triangle shaping
Introduces a different stitch pattern
Intentionally builds skill
Expands confidence

Striped shawl in pink, lime green, and gray yarn shows intricate stitch detail. Shawl is laid beside a tray of pink flowers.

The original sample was worked in a single color. Later, I explored a multi-color version… because you know I love options.

You can:

Knit it in one cohesive shade
Fade colors between sections
Use stash yarn creatively
Change colors more frequently than I did

This design was built to stretch your skills — not break your spirit.

Learn more about Tournament of Stitches here:
👉 https://marlybird.com/blog/tournament-of-stitches-mystery-make-along/

The Applied Border — Why It’s Different

The Mariposa border is worked perpendicular to the shawl body.

Instead of binding off and picking up later, you work stitches off the live shawl stitches as you knit the border.

This technique:

Requires attention to stitch placement
Requires comfort picking up and joining stitches
Creates a structured architectural finish
Elevates the final look dramatically

It isn’t complicated because it’s confusing.
It’s intermediate because it requires presence.

Worsted Weight Yarn Shawl – Too Big or Just Right?

I love knitting shawls in worsted weight yarn.

It works up faster.
It creates bold stitch definition.
It feels warm and cushy.
It becomes a true winter accessory.

This is not a delicate spring wrap.

This is a warm knit triangle shawl that wraps you up and says,
“Yes. I meant to make this dramatic.”

Too big?

Not at all.

Just right.

🧵 Yarn Details (Including Substitutions!)

Originally designed with Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™, a 100% merino wool worsted-weight yarn.

Since Chic Sheep has been discontinued, excellent substitutes include:

• Malabrigo Rios
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• Berroco Ultra Wool
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• Swish Worsted
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• Cascade 220 Superwash
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• Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage
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When substituting, look for:

Strong stitch definition

Worsted weight (#4)

Merino wool or soft wool blend

🧶 Knitting Needles & Notions

Regarding the knitting needles needed for this knit shawl pattern: I suggest using longer circular knitting needles for this project to accommodate the number of stitches. It is not uncommon for triangle shawl knitters to start with a 24″ circular needle then transition to a longer 32″ circular needle when the stitches become too cramped on the previous size.

Especially when you are working with a worsted weight yarn for the shawl as it is thicker and takes up more space.

There are some shawl knitters who prefer to just begin with the longer needles an don't mind the extra long cord length…but that does annoy others.

For that reason, I am recommending a US 9 (5.5mm) 24” [60 cm], 32″ [80 cm] circular or longer; or size to obtain accurate gauge.

As for the notions: These are items that many knitters have in their toolkit but it is important that they are listed just in case there happens to be something you don't have. This is a list of all the notions I used to not only knit the shawl but to complete the finishing.

You can click any of the items to view what I recommend or check out my Amazon storefront and get ideas for other items.

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Shawl Gauge — Does It Matter?

Gauge for this knit shawl is 18 sts = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked

Because this is not a fitted garment, gauge is forgiving.

However, gauge matters if:

You want the exact finished size
You have limited yardage
You want border alignment to match
You want the same drape

Gauge is measured in stockinette stitch only.

Even though multiple stitch patterns are used, achieving gauge in stockinette ensures proportional accuracy throughout the design.

Don’t ignore gauge entirely… unless you want a tablecloth… or a bandana. 😉

Skill Expectations — Let’s Be Honest

This is not beginner-friendly.

You should feel confident with:

Yarn overs
Decreases (SSK, K2tog)
Reading stitch patterns
Counting stitches
Managing pattern repeats

There will be moments when distractions are not your friend.

And that’s okay.

Knitting is just sticks and string.

With patience, focus, and grace for yourself, you can absolutely knit this shawl.

Use lifelines.
Mark your repeats.
Trust your stitches.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This shawl requires focused counting during shaping and lace sections.

You will:

• Increase 4 stitches on designated rows
• Maintain a center stitch
• Track stitch counts carefully at section transitions
• Join the border as you go

I strongly recommend placing stitch markers exactly as instructed and inserting lifelines before major stitch pattern changes.

This is not a background-movie project. This is a “lean in and enjoy the rhythm” project.

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Mariposa Chic Knit Triangle Shawl Pattern Details

SKILL LEVEL

Strong Intermediate to Advanced

This pattern includes multiple stitch patterns, lace elements, shaping increases, and a joined border. Focus is required during shaping and lace sections.

Concentration Level
Smooth Jazz → BE QUIET I’M KNITTING 🎧

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 70” [178 cm]
Depth: 34–35” [86–89 cm]

Measurements do not include border edging.
These are flexible depending on how large you block the piece.

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Gauge
18 sts = 4″ in stockinette stitch (unblocked)

Gauge taken in stockinette stitch only.

Although the shawl contains multiple stitch patterns, stockinette gauge will produce correct proportional sizing across the design.

MATERIALS

Yarn used in sample
Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ [Art. R170 100% Merino Wool available 3.5 oz (100 g), 186 yd (170 m) balls, CYC size 4 yarn];

1 ball Fairy Tale
1 ball Velvet
2 balls Green Tea
3 balls of Sangria
Prefer the shawl is one color?
- 7 balls of any one color

Needles
9 (5.5mm) 24” [60 cm] and 32″ [80 cm] circular or longer, or size to obtain gauge.

Notions

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ABBREVIATIONS

K – Knit

K2tog – Knit Two Together

P – Purl

Pm – Place Marker

RS – Right Side

Sk2p – Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass (see Special Stitches)

Skp – Slip, Knit, Pass (see Special Stitches)

Slm – Slip Marker

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

Yo – Yarn Over

SPECIAL STITCHES

⭐ Slip, Knit, Pass (Skp): Slip next stitch knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch.

⭐ Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass (Sk2p): Slip next stitch knitwise, knit next 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Backwards Loop Cast-on Method

* Wrap yarn around left thumb from front to back and secure in palm with other fingers. Insert needle upward through strand on thumb. Slip loop from thumb onto needle, pulling yarn to tighten. Repeat from * for desired number of sts.

PATTERN STITCHES

Seed Stitch

Worked over an odd number of sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; repeat from * to end.

Row 2: Knit the purls and purl the knits.

Repeat Row 2 only for Seed st.

Seed st Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soqdhv-ap3dqx

Lace Pattern

Worked over a multiple of 8 sts plus 1.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K1 * yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: K1, * k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: K1, * k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k3; repeat from * to end.

Row 8: Purl.

Repeat Rows 1-8 for Lace Pattern.

Lace Pattern Chart: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en/c/soqdhm-1s7we

SCHEMATIC

Triangle shawl diagram showing a 70" (178 cm) wide base and 35" (89 cm) height, for knit shawl pattern planning.

CHARTS

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Seed st Chart

Lace Pattern Chart

Section 1 Chart

Section 2 Chart

Section 3 Chart

Wavy Border Chart

VIDEO TUTORIALS

How to Knit the Traditional Garter Tab and Edging for a Shawl: https://youtu.be/jRsR5-W6GxU
How to Knit: https://youtu.be/M3brKFKg5Yc
How to Purl: https://youtu.be/LuDt-8jqh4g
How to Yarn Over Increase: https://vimeo.com/1006393234/bf73dfd688?fl=ls&fe=ec
Learn How to Knit Seed Stitch: https://youtu.be/fSNOUf_wSYM
Learn How to Fix Mistakes in Seed Stitch: https://youtu.be/x3HJZc6zjM
How to Knit Lace >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmFleOAuH0 <<
How to Tink >> https://youtu.be/c7Gud7k4Y8k <<
How to Add a Lifeline: https://youtu.be/FiqYUE_aHAw
How to Bury Ends: https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E
Wet Blocking Tips >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-0FRRfzC-c <<

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

This shawl is worked:

Top-down
Beginning with a garter tab cast-on
Increased along both edges and center
Transitioning through multiple stitch pattern sections
Finished with a lengthwise joined lace border

NOTES

Always slip stitches purlwise unless otherwise indicated.
Place markers as instructed, as they are critical for maintaining stitch counts.
Stitch count increases occur on designated rows.
Lifelines are highly recommended at section transitions (see Video Tutorials).
As stitch count grows, switch to longer circular needles for comfort.
Border is worked lengthwise and joined as you go.

COLOR SEQUENCE

Here is the color sequence used in the sample; feel free to use this or stripe as you wish:

Rows 1-20: Fairy Tale (A)

Rows 21-40: Green Tea (C)

Rows 41-56: Velvet (B)

Rows 57-72: Sangria (D)

Rows 73-88: Velvet (B)

Rows 89-104: Sangria (D)

Rows 105-110: Fairy Tale (A)

Rows 111-128: Green Tea (C)

Rows 129-134: Fairy Tale (A)

Rows 135-152: Green Tea (C)

Rows 153-158: Fairy Tale (A)

159-168: Green Tea (C)Wavy Border: Sangria (D)

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MARIPOSA CHIC KNIT TRIANGLE SHAWL PATTERN

BEGINNING TAB

Using Fairy Tale (A), cast on 3 sts, and knit 7 rows.

Turn work 90 degrees, pick up 3 sts along side edge, turn work 90 degrees, pick up 3 sts across cast on edge.

Count: 9 sts.

SHAWL BODY – SECTION 1: SETUP

Section 1

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2 (increase row, WS): K3, pm, yo, p1, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, p1, yo, pm, k3.

Count: 13 sts (+4 sts)

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: K3, slm yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 17 sts (+4 sts)

Row 5: K3, slm, k1, p3, k1, slm, k1, slm, k1, p3, k1, slm, k3.

Row 6: K3, slm, yo, p1, k3, p1, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p1, k3, p1, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 21 sts (+4 sts)

Row 7: Knit

Row 8: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 25 sts (+4 sts)

Row 9: K3, slm, k1, * p3, k1; repeat from * to marker, slm, k1, slm, k1, * p3, k1; repeat from * to marker, slm, k3.

Row 10: K3, slm yo, p1, * k3, p1; repeat from * to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p1, * k3, p1; repeat from * to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 29 sts (+4 sts)

Row 11: Knit

Row 12: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 33 sts (+4 sts)

Rows 13-40: Repeat Rows 9-12 only 7 more times, changing to Green Tea (C) after Row 20.
Count: 89 sts (+56 sts)

SECTION 2: TEXTURE

Section 2

Note: It is highly recommended to place a lifeline (see Video Tutorials) before beginning the next section.

Change to Velvet (B).

Row 41: K3, slm, * p1, k7; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, p1, slm, k1, slm, * p1, k7; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, p1, slm, k3.

Row 42 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p1, * k1, p5, k1, p1; repeat from * to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p1, * k1, p5, k1, p1; repeat from * to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 93 sts (+4 sts)

Row 43: K3, slm, k1, * k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, k2, slm, k1, slm, k1, * k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, k2, slm, k3.

Row 44: K3, slm, yo, p2, * p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p2, * p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 97 sts (+4 sts)

Row 45: K3, slm, k2, * [p1, k3] twice; repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, p1, k2, slm, k1, slm, k2, * [p1, k3] twice; repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, p1, k2, slm, k3.

Row 46: K3, slm, yo, p3, * k1, p5, k1, p1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, p2, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p3, * k1, p5, k1, p1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, p2, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 101 sts (+4 sts)

Row 47: K3, slm, k3, * k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; repeat from * to 4 sts before marker, k4, slm, k1, slm, k3, * k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; repeat from * to 4 sts before marker, k4, slm, k3.

Row 48: K3, slm, yo, p4, * p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, p3, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p4, * p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, p3, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 105 sts (+4 sts)

Row 49: K3, slm, k4, * k4, p1, k3; repeat from * to 5 sts before marker, k5, slm, k1, slm, k4, * k4, p1, k3; repeat from * to 5 sts before marker, k5, slm, k3.

Row 50: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 109 sts (+4 sts)

Row 51: K3, slm, k to marker, slm, k1, slm, k to marker, slm, k3.

Row 52: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 113 sts (+4 sts)

Row 53: K3, slm, k to marker, slm, k1, slm, k to marker, slm, k3.

Row 54: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 117 sts (+4 sts)

Row 55: K3, slm, k to marker, slm, k1, slm, k to marker, slm, k3.

Row 56: K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 121 sts (+4 sts)

Change to Sangria (D).

Rows 57-102: Repeat Rows 41-56 twice more, then repeat Rows 41-54 only once more.

Be sure to change to Velvet (B) after Row 72, and back to Sangria (D) after Row 88.
Count: 213 sts (+92 sts)

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SECTION 3: LACE AND SEED

Section 3

Row 103 (RS): Knit.

Row 104 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 217 sts (+4 sts)

Change to Fairy Tale (A).

Row 105 (establish Lace Pattern, RS): K3, slm, k1, * yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to marker, slm, k1, slm, k1, * yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to marker, slm, k3.

Row 106 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 221 sts (+4 sts)

Row 107 (RS): K3, slm, k1, * k2, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, k2, slm, k1, slm, k1, * k2, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, k2, slm, k3.

Row 108 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 225 sts (+4 sts)

Row 109 (RS): K3, slm, k2 * k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts before marker, k3, slm, k1, slm, k2 * k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts before marker, k3, slm, k3.

Row 110 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 229 sts (+4 sts)

Change to Green Tea (C).

Row 111 (establish Seed st, RS): K3, slm, * k1, p1; repeat from * to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k1, slm, * k1, p1; repeat from * to 1 st before marker k1, slm, k3.

Row 112 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, work in established Seed st (purl the knits and knit the purls) to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 233 sts (+4 sts)

Rows 113 (RS): K3, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k1, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k3.

Rows 114 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 237 sts (+4 sts)

Row 115 (RS): K3, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k1, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k3.

Row 116 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 241 sts (+4 sts)

Row 117 (RS): Knit.

Row 118 (incerase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 245 sts (+4 sts)

Row 119 (RS): K3, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k1, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k3.

Row 120 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 249 sts (+4 sts)

Rows 121 (RS): K3, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k1, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k3.

Rows 122 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, p1, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 253 sts (+4 sts)

Row 123 (RS): K3, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k1, slm, work in established Seed st to marker, slm, k3.

Row 124 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, work in established Seed st to marker, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 257 sts (+4 sts)

Rows 125 (RS): K3, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k1, slm, k1, work in established Seed st to 1 st before marker, k1, slm, k3.

Row 126 (incerase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.

Count: 261 sts (+16 sts)

Rows 127-165: Repeat Rows 103-126 once more, then repeat Rows 103-117 only once more.

Be sure to change to Fairy Tale (A) after Row 128, then to Green Tea (C) after Row 134, then back to Fairy Tale (A) after Row 152, then back to Green Tea (C) after Row 158.

Count: 337 sts (+76 sts)

Continue with Green Tea.

Work 3 final rows in Stockinette st while continuing to increase as follows:

Row 166 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 341 sts (+4 sts)

Row 167 (RS): Knit.

Row 168 (increase row, WS): K3, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, p to marker, yo, slm, k3.
Count: 345 sts (+4 sts)

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WAVY BORDER

Wavy Border is worked lengthwise over 13 sts and joined to the Shawl Body as you go using decreases.

Wavy Border

Change to Sangria (D).

Cast on 13 additional sts using Backwards-Loop cast-on method (see Special Techniques).

Count: 13 edge sts

Count: 345 body sts

Row 1 (joining row, RS): K12, k2tog (1 st from cast on, 1 st from Shawl Body), turn work.

Count: 13 edge sts

Count: 344 body sts (-1 st)

Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 3 (joining row, RS): K12, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 13 edge sts

Count: 343 body sts (-1 st)

Row 4 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 5 (joining row, RS): K4, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 15 edge sts (+2 sts)

Count: 342 body sts (-1 st)

Row 6 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 7 (joining row, RS): K5, sk2p, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 13 edge sts (-2 sts)

Count: 341 body sts (-1 st)

Row 8 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 9 (joining row, RS): K4, skp, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 12 edge sts (-1 st)

Count: 340 body sts (-1 st)

Row 10 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 11 (joining row, RS): K3, skp, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 11 edge sts (-1 st)

Count: 339 body sts (-1 st)

Row 12 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 13 (joining row, RS): K2, skp, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 10 edge sts (-1 st)

Count: 338 body sts (-1 st)

Row 14 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 15 (joining row, RS): K1, skp, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, turn work.
Count: 11 edge sts (+1 st)

Count: 337 body sts (-1 st)

Row 16 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 17 (joining row, RS): K4, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, turn work.

Count: 13 edge sts (+2 st)

Count: 336 body sts (-1 st)

Repeat Rows 4-17 only until all Shawl Body sts have been worked into the edging.

Bind off all remaining sts.

FINISHING

Weave in all loose ends.

Wash and Block

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🧼 How to Block Your Knit Triangle Shawl

Blocking transforms this shawl from “fresh off the needles” into a beautifully shaped triangle with crisp stitch definition and smooth drape.

Since this pattern uses a superwash merino wool, I recommend wet blocking rather than aggressive steam blocking. Superwash fibers respond beautifully to soaking and careful shaping.

Here’s how:

Soak your shawl in lukewarm water with a wool wash for 15–20 minutes.
Gently squeeze out excess water — do not wring.
Roll in a towel to remove additional moisture.
Lay flat and shape into a clean triangle.
Pin the edges and border evenly to open up the lace and seed stitch sections.
Allow to dry completely before unpinning.

Blocking helps:

Even out stitches
Define the lace motifs
Relax the seed stitch texture
Improve overall drape

If you’re unsure which method to use, read my full guide:
👉 Blocking Made Easy with Tools

And if you're working specifically with superwash yarn, this comparison may help:
👉 Steam Blocking vs Wet Blocking for Superwash Yarn

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🧵 Styling Your Triangle Shawl

One of my favorite things about triangle shawls is versatility:

Wear it wrapped around your shoulders for warmth.
Style it bandana-style for modern flair.
Drape it loosely over a jacket for texture contrast.
Use bold colors to elevate a neutral outfit.

This shape works year-round depending on fiber choice.

🧶 Explore More Free Knit Shawl Patterns

If you love this design, be sure to explore my full collection:

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Love This Concentration Level?

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With the full collection, you can mix and match stitch sections to create your own concentration-level shawl.

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FAQ – Knit Triangle Shawl Pattern

Is this knit triangle shawl pattern free?

Yes. The full Mariposa pattern is available right here on this page… cast-on, stitch sections, applied border, the whole thing. If you’d rather knit from a clean printable copy, the ad-free PDF is available on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry.

Is this pattern beginner friendly?

No, this is an intermediate knit triangle shawl pattern. You’ll want to be comfortable with knit, purl, yarn-over increases, basic shaping, and reading written stitch patterns before you cast on. The four progressive stitch sections build skill as you go, but they do require focus… this is the original “Be Quiet, I’m Knitting” project for a reason.

Can I knit Mariposa in one color instead of multiple?

Absolutely. The original sample was knit in one color, and the texture really shines on a solid background. A multi-color version (like the photos here) lets each stitch section pop visually, but a single-color shawl shows off the textured stitch work in a more elegant, monochrome way. Both are gorgeous… pick what speaks to you.

Is this a good winter shawl?

Yes. The worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) creates a warm, cushy fabric that’s ideal for layering over jackets, sweaters, or wraps. The wide triangle shape means you can wrap it close around your shoulders for warmth or drape it open for a bigger statement piece. It’s the kind of shawl that lives on the back of your reading chair from October to April.

Can I make Mariposa larger?

Yes. The simplest way to size up is to repeat additional body sections before beginning the applied border. Just keep in mind you’ll need extra yarn for both the larger body AND the longer border that has to wrap around the bigger triangle. Plan for at least one extra skein per added body repeat.

Does gauge matter if I don’t care about exact size?

Less critically… but yardage and border fit still depend on gauge. If you knit looser than the suggested gauge you’ll need more yarn than the pattern calls for, and a too-loose gauge can make the applied border ripple instead of lying flat. A quick gauge swatch will save you headaches later, even if you’re not chasing exact dimensions.

Can I substitute a non-merino yarn?

Yes, but choose a yarn with good stitch definition. The textured stitch sections are the star of this shawl, and a yarn that’s too soft or too fuzzy will hide the detail you worked so hard to knit. Stick to smooth worsted weight wool or wool blends… Malabrigo Rios, Berroco Ultra Wool, Cascade 220 Superwash, and Knit Picks Swish Worsted are all excellent substitutes for the discontinued Chic Sheep yarn.

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Final Thoughts 💕

Mariposa isn’t just a shawl.

It’s a milestone.

It’s focused.
It’s textured.
It’s warm.
It’s intentional.

It asks for your attention.
It rewards you with beauty.

Now grab your needles.

Be quiet.

And knit. 🦋💕

❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

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