The Whittaker Shawl- Free Knitting Pattern
The Whittaker Shawl is an easy knit shawl pattern featuring a beautiful triangle texture. This cozy shawl is perfect for chilly days and can be worn multiple ways. Grab your knitting needles and check out this pattern for a stylish and cozy accessory. Find the free pattern below, get the PDF in my shop or treat yourself to the kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Say hello to fall by knitting up your own cozy Whittaker Shawl. It’s starting to cool off here in the Bay so I figured it was the perfect time to design a new shawl/scarf. I’ve only ever designed a hand full of shawls before and this is my very first knit one. Are you a lover of shawls?
I knew when I set out to design The Whittaker I wanted something simple, yet unique. I found a gorgeous triangle stitch made with just knits and purls and knew it would translate perfectly into a shawl knit from the bottom point up. The math took a bit to work out, but once I knew how big the triangles needed to be and which increases I wanted to use it just clicked! I love how the textured triangles increase with each section and they perfectly line up with the edges of the shawl.
It’s so fun to make shawls, but I don’t always know the best way to wear them. So in order to take the confusion out of styling and offer more options I included instructions for adding a simple I-cord strap that you can use to pull one end through to help hold your shawl in place. The possibilities are endless with this one.
I chose to use the new Wool-Ease Recycled yarn from Lion Brand and I instantly fell in love with it. It’s made from 20% recycled wool and 80% acrylic which gives it amazing drape with a bit of shine. While still a weight 4 like the original wool-ease, it’s seems a tad bit lighter and is perfect for shawls and other accessories or garments. I know I’ll definitely be using it again.
Head on over to Lion Brand to grab your kit for The Whittaker Shawl and let’s get knitting!
The Whittaker Shawl Knitting Pattern
Materials:
953 yards (5 skeins) of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Recycled in Cream
24” circular knitting needles size 8(5mm)
Double Point Needles size 8(5mm)
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Abbreviations:
CO- cast on
BO- bind off
K- knit
P- purl
Kfbf- knit one in the front, back and then again in the front (3 sts made)
Kfb- knit one in the front and back (2 sts made)
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
Notes:
1.The shawl is made bottom up starting with the point and increasing every other row.
2.The use of knit and purl stitches will create triangles in stockinette stitch and garter stitch on the RS of the shawl.
3.Instructions for an optional loop for pulling one end through when wearing have been included.
4.Once the initial rows of the shawl are established it is worked in a 12 row repeat.
Gauge:
18 sts X 22 rows = 4” X 4” in stockinette stitch
Size:
Finished size after blocking is approx.
Pattern:
With 24” circular 5.00mm needle, CO 3.
Row 1 (and all odd rows): k all sts across. (3)
Row 2: k, kfbf, k. (5)
Row 4: k, kfb, k, kfb, k. (7)
Row 6: k, kfb, k3, kfb, k .(9)
Row 8: k, kfb, k5, kfb, k. (11)
Row 10: k, kfb, k7, kfb, k. (13)
Row 12: k, kfb, k9, kfb, k. (15)
Row 14: k, kfb, p11, kfb, k. (17)
Row 16: k, kfb, k2, p9, k2, kfb, k. (19)
Row 18: k, kfb, k4, p7, k4, kfb, k. (21)
Row 20: k, kfb, k6, p5, k6, kfb, k. (23)
Row 22: k, kfb, k8, p3, k8, kfb, k. (25)
Row 24: k, kfb, k10, p, k10, kfb, k. (27)
Row 26: k, kfb, p11, k, p11, kfb, k. (29)
Row 28: k, kfb, k2, p9, k3, p9, k2, kfb, k. (31)
Row 30: k, kfb, k4, p7, k5, p7, k4, kfb, k. (33)
Row 32: k, kfb, k6, p5, k7, p5, k6, kfb, k. (35)
Row 34: k, kfb, k8, p3, k9, p3, k8, kfb, k. (37)
Row 36: k, kfb, k10, p, k11, p, k10, kfb, k. (39)
Row 38: k, kfb, p11, k, p11, k, p11, kfb, k. (41)
Row 40: k, kfb, k2, p9, k3, p9, k3, p9, k2, kfb, k. (43)
Row 42: k, kfb, k4, p7, k5, p7, k5, p7, k4, kfb, k. (45)
Row 44: k, kfb, k6, p5, k7, p5, k7, p5, k6, kfb, k. (47)
Row 46: k, kfb, k8, p3, k9, p3, k9, p3, k8, kfb, k. (49)
Row 48: k, kfb, k10, p, k11, p, k11, p, k10, kfb, k. (51)
Row 50: k, kfb, p11, *k, p11, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, kfb, k. (53)
Row 52: k, kfb, k2, p9, *k3, p9, repeat from * until 4 sts remain, k2, kfb, k. (55)
Row 54: k, kfb, k4, p7, *k5, p7, repeat from * until 6 sts remain, k4, kfb, k. (57)
Row 56: k, kfb, k6, p5, *k7, p5, repeat from * until 8 sts remain, k6, kfb, k. (59)
Row 58: k, kfb, k8, p3, *k9, p3, repeat from * until 10 sts remain, k8, kfb, k. (61)
Row 60: k, kfb, k10, p, *k11, p, repeat from * until 12 sts remain, k10, kfb, k. (63)
Repeat Rows 49-60 eighteen times for a total of 276 rows.
BO all sts.
Weave in all ends and block.
Loop: (optional)
Using 5mm DPNs CO 3 making sure to leave a long starting tail.
Slide stitches to right side of needle.
Row 1: K all sts. (2)
Slide stitches to right side of needle.
Repeat Row 1 until loop measures 4.5”
BO leaving a long tail for seaming.
Using a tapestry needle and the long tails, sew loop to the top edge of the shawl 18” in from the right hand side.
Weave in ends and enjoy!
I hope you love your new Whittaker Shawl. If you make one I’d love to see it. Make sure to tag me, @meghanmakesdo on social media and use #thewhittakershawl so I can share.
As always you can find a PDF version of this pattern in my shop, Etsy and Ravelry. Or grab the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Happy Knitting,
Meghan
