Asymmetrical Triangle Shawls are one of the most popular types of shawls to knit – with good reason! They are easy to knit – you begin with just a few stitches and work increases and decreases along the edges to create the asymmetrical triangle shape. If you’re ready to knit your first one, take a look at these asymmetrical triangle shawl knitting patterns:
- Nightshift by Andrea Mowry
- Banksia Shawl by Ambah O’Brien
- Paris Toujours by Isabelle Kraemer
- Silverleaf by Lisa Hannes
- Drachenfels by Melanie Berg
- Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry
- All About That Brioche by Lisa Hannes
- Pippu by Ambah O’Brien
- Summer Camp by Laura Aylor
- Combinatorics by Tetiana Otruta
- Love Ewe Baby by Susanne Sommer
- Goldfinch by Andrea Mowry
- Slip Knit Love by Lisa Hannes
- Nardoo by Ambah O’Brien
- Maivember by Melanie Berg
Now let’s take a closer look at each pattern and what makes them unique – you’ll see how versatile this type of shawl construction can be. There are plenty of ways to make an interesting shawl – various colorwork techniques, cables, and lace are just a few of the basic things you can do. Each of these shawls takes this basic asymmetrical construction and makes it truly unique with their color or design choices.
You’ll also find a recommended yarn included with each pattern – just in case you’re looking for a readily available yarn. So you can get your pattern and yarn and start knitting your asymmetrical triangle shawl as soon as possible!
If you want to learn more about how asymmetrical triangle shawls are constructed, this article clearly explains the two basic methods: How to Knit an Asymmetrical Triangle Shawl (Two Ways!)
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Nightshift
Andrea Mowry’s Nightshift is a fun take on the asymmetrical triangle shape. It uses slip-stitch mosaic colorwork elements but gives you the option of following a ‘recipe’ to make it truly your own (as well as the standard row-by-row instructions). It also includes an I-cord edging as well as I-cord bind off for nicely finished edges.
Get the pattern: Nightshift
Recommended yarn: Malabrigo Rios
Banksia Shawl
Ambah O’Brien’s Banksia Shawl is worked in one color in Garter stitch with sections of graphic lace (reminiscent of the Banskia flowers in Australia). It’s a relaxing knit (Garter stitch!) with just enough interest to keep you engaged – the sections of lace. The lace includes both charted and written instructions.
Get the pattern: Banksia Shawl
Recommended yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Celestina
Paris Toujours
Paris Toujours by Isabelle Kraemer uses sections of Garter stitch stripes alternated with lace patterns. It’s easy to adjust – you can add more rows to the Garter section or adjust the pattern repeats of the lace (which is a fairly simple pattern) – making it even more personalized and unique.
Get the pattern: Paris Toujours
Recommended yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply
Silverleaf
Silverleaf, by Lisa Hannes, is a pretty, Garter stitch shawl. It has rows of eyelets for interest and texture and, after working most of the body of the shawl, the last section uses a large leaf lace motif to finish the final edge. The leaf motif includes both written and charted instructions.
Get the pattern: Silverleaf
Recommended yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Drachenfels
Melanie Berg’s Drachenfels is a fun pattern to knit. It’s worked in Garter stitch but includes stripes and some simple slip-stitch patterning as well as an I-cord bind off to finish the final edge of the shawl. Worked in three colors, you slowly transition from one color to another with a third high-contrast color that’s worked throughout.
Get the pattern: Drachenfels
Recommended yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino
Free Your Fade
Fading is a popular technique and Andrea Mowry uses it well in her patterns, include this bias knit triangle shawl – Free Your Fade. The possibilities are really endless with creating a unique shawl. It’s simply Garter stitch with some eyelet rows for textural interest but the real fun is choosing your colors and fading from one to the next. The pattern also includes instructions for two different yarn weights (Fingering and DK).
Get the pattern: Free Your Fade
Recommended yarn: Malabrigo Mechita
All About That Brioche
All About That Brioche by Lisa Hannes uses the bias triangular shawl construction in Garter stitch blocks of color and also includes two-color brioche as well for even more knitting and textural interest. The brioche is simple in the pattern so it would be a great way to practice a new technique, if you’re not familiar with knitting two-color brioche. The pattern includes written and charted instructions.
Get the pattern: All About That Brioche
Recommended yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Pippu
Pippu, by Ambah O’Brien, was inspired by her trip to Japan. Worked in a soft yarn in a soothing color, this beautiful shawl is just lovely. It features simple stripes, alternating between a fingering-weight yarn and a single strand of lace-weight yarn. The lace is easy to work and the final edge is also a pretty lace detail (with the lace weight yarn held double for a beautiful finish).
Get the pattern: Pippu
Recommended yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Rowan Island Blend Fine
Summer Camp
Summer Camp by Laura Aylor is an easily memorized, easily modified shawl that’s great for those variegated or speckled fingering-weight yarns in your stash. Pair your varied color with a solid or even use leftovers or gradients for even more color play. It’s worked in wide stripes of two coordinating colors and includes a row-by-row stitch count guide for those who need it.
Get the pattern: Summer Camp
Recommended yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Combinatorics
Combinatorics by Tetiana Otruta adds plenty of variety to the basic asymmetrical triangle shawl construction. Worked in two colors (it could certainly be worked in one color), it’s worked in sections of Garter stitch worked in a solid color as well as Garter stitch stripes and sections of lace for even more variety. It’s definitely the shawl knitting pattern for someone who appreciates a little variety.
Get the pattern: Combinatorics
Recommended yarn: Cascade Heritage Silk
Love Ewe Baby
Love Ewe Baby by Susanne Sommer, while it begins with the basic asymmetrical construction, takes a detour with short rows. You’ll also work in basic brioche stitch with sections of Garter stitch and Seed stitch and includes borders of I-cord at the edges for a clean finished look. This one is for those who want something a bit different with some interesting elements included in the basic shape of a bias triangle shawl.
Get the pattern: Love Ewe Baby
Recommended yarn: Malabrigo Mechita
Goldfinch
Goldfinch, by Andrea Mowry, is another fun play on the asymmetrical triangle shawl pattern. It uses three colors (you can add more if you wish) and features sections of Garter stitch, Garter stitch stripes, and some simple mesh lace. But the interesting addition is the short row sections which creates undulating layers in the design. It’s simple knitting with just enough additional interest with the short rows to keep your attention while knitting.
Get the pattern: Goldfinch
Recommended yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino
Slip Knit Love
Slip Knit Love by Lisa Hannes shows just how versatile this shawl shape can be. Worked in three colors, you’ll work in Garter stitch but with the addition of some interesting slip-stitch and mosaic elements as well. The graphic designs look complex but are actually fairly simple to knit (using just one color per row – no color stranding here) so it’s simple enough for an advanced beginner who wants something a bit adventurous.
Get the pattern: Slip Knit Love
Recommended yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Nardoo
Nardoo, by Ambah O’Brien, is an all-over lace shawl with chevrons inspired by the branches and barbs of a feather. The geometric zigzag lace is simple enough for advanced beginners and engaging enough for those who are more skilled. It’s worked from the left tip with increases worked along the bottom edge and the bind off edge forming the right side.
Get the pattern: Nardoo
Recommended yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock
Maivember
Maivember by Melanie Berg is a fun, graphic, oversized asymmetrical shawl. Worked in three high-contrast bold colors, this is a fun, engaging knit. It’s worked in Garter stitch with small rows of slip-stitch as well as more bold mosaic patterns worked in alternating sections. It’s finished with a few more of the small slip-stitch rows before working a picot bind off.
Get the pattern: Maivember
Recommended yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Now, with those fifteen patterns, it’s time to choose your favorite and cast on an asymmetrical triangle shawl today! If you’re looking for even more knitting resources, take a look at the books and articles linked below.
Recommended Resources for Shawl Knitting
- Custom Shawls for the Curious & Creative Knitter by Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans (available on Amazon)
- Knit Shawls & Wraps in One Week by Marie Greene (available on Amazon)
- Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps & Stoles by Melissa Leapman (available on Amazon)
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