5 Shawl Patterns You'll LOVE to Knit!

[@kimeikoraevision5446]

Caleb, you are such a joy! I also love how you give us tips about staying thrifty with our fiber choices if we desire to do so! 🐑🤗🐑 It has been so fun to watch you step into your budding expertise and it will be awesome to watch as you continue to grow your personal experience and channel! Well done! 👏👏👏

[@DrowninginYarn]

You just made my whole day! Thank you so much for this extremely kind comment 💚 And I so appreciate you coming along on this journey with me!

[@KenZchameleon]

Thank you for wearing all of the shawls! It helps so much to see the drape and stitch detail. And I love your energy and perseverance in making them. 💛 I've done a few and I got a little bored with them and almost never wear them. This taught me I'm a process knitter, not a project knitter, because I don't know what to do with half my FOs. 🤣

[@guyivie8987]

"...I don't know what to do with half my FOs." So I'm not the only one! LoL

[@mariesmith4087]

T’y for this video,I am thinking of knitting my very first shawl , seeing yours gave me inspiration ty

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are so welcome! Do you have any thoughts on which pattern you want to knit?

[@jordanvarner7430]

im currently knitting the shawlogrphy from stephen west for the second time. My first time knitting it, it was super loud and colorful, this time i am knitting it entirely in blacks and greys from holst garn and it is coming out to be a beautiful classy wearable piece compared to the loudness of my previous one

[@ChynnaBlue1]

Love this and thank you for being budget conscious!

[@jean-jn3nq]

Such beautiful choices to share with us. Thank you ! I’m quite taken with Field - definitely on the make soon list. Thank you again 😊

[@stephanieturner7300]

Really appreciated your share of substitution yarn used. Love all the shawls you shared.

[@patricecooper8419]

You make knitting shawls such a delight, but overall, you make knitting truly a delight!!

[@masuganut2082]

I love how you didn’t “beat around the bush”… you just got right into it. Thank you for holding them each out open but also wearing them so we can see how they flow in both forms. Your suggestions on how to budget I think are really helpful. The “overall cost” I love all your choices and how you explained certain ones kept your interest. I have always loved shawls as I find them old fashioned but have only made the grain shawl by tin can knits. But I would like to do more as it gets cold here I. The winter. We have an old farm house and I’m about to have my third child so I need something sensible but would also like to feel pretty lol if that makes sense Thank you so much for your video ❤️

[@sarahallen3923]

Oohh..now i'm inspired to start a new shawl project. I want to recomend papillon shawl, it is so pretty and easy to make. I made it with urth merino yarn a solid color and a shifting so happy with the result

[@DrowninginYarn]

I'll check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@shines16]

Awesome shawls! I love every one!

[@carolerath1129]

Beautiful job on those shawls. You are just so fantastic to listen to explaining why you like them and the little less expensive route. Thank you again.

[@amandakurley3644]

I'm still new n haven't done a shawl yet. Some of these look perfect to try!!

[@leonieryan3139]

Thanks Caleb, always look forward to your podcasts. You've inspired me to do the Range Shawl, am quite keen to cast on, thanks heaps.

[@brianh8543]

The satellite is so beautiful, I love the color choices!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you 💚

[@mistyblue5312]

Loved them all, but my favourite is the Maxim Cyr Field shawl…. …The colours and construction is awesome in its simplicity. 👏👏💐

[@DrowninginYarn]

The Field really is so perfectly simple... It's a really great knit!

[@laurahickman9012]

My favorite is the Easy by Martina Behm. More of a shawlette and calls for just 1 ball of fingering. I’ve made several!

[@tyanneagle4630]

It was fun to see all your shawls and especially see you wearing them. I am still slowly knitting my first shawl. It is the shawlography from Stephen West. I appreciate it when you mention the less expensive yarns you use. I love hand dyed and luxury yarns but they are a rare splurge so it is great to see that the less pricey yarns can be knit into really beautiful items.

[@laurelstieg9375]

Hi,,my hat is off to you!! Doing a West knit as your first shawl is quite an accomplishment..I can't afford all that pricey yarn either, and I get alot from hobby lobby and joanns. 👍😊

[@tyanneagle4630]

@@laurelstieg9375 thanks. A lot of firsts with that shawl, first time for brioche, welts and bobbles

[@Jennaladue]

Shawls that I have enjoyed knitting: Papillion Butterfly shawl, the Nightshift (with scrap yarn), Lysning by skeindeer, and the Aurora Cabin shawl by Stephen West. I enjoyed seeing your projects. Than you

[@mhaen7539]

Very nice shawls. It nice to see ways to wear them.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@yarnmotivated-joyceswensso9744]

Now I have to add the Field shawl into my queue! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are so welcome! What colors will you knit with? I really want another in green 💚

[@yarnmotivated-joyceswensso9744]

@@DrowninginYarn medium grey and burgundy red is what popped into my head

[@valleygirlknits]

So happy to have found your channel! Beautiful work! :)

[@lydiasullvian8937]

That last shawl I need to try...im just starting,,but I'm hooked

[@deblucero4685]

I have done two of the Nightshift shawl, very fun one to do. I used my own homespun making it even more special. Andrea Mowery patterns are fun.

[@pjfreeman4789]

They are all beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you!

[@susanfoss8122]

All your shawls are beautiful; I love your color choices. I'm working on the Russell Street shawl by Megan Doherty, another good "use up minis" project. I must say, too, that I love the room in your house/apartment! It looks so warm, peaceful and comfortable. I am fairly new to your podcast and really enjoy your personable presentation. And thanks for many helpful knitting tips!

[@lisameyer1812]

Your shawls are beautiful work I aspire to be that good and I’m 67, but I’m trying. 🥰🥰

[@michellebee1117]

Beautiful shawls! Thank you for talking about the budget-friendly yarns!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you and you are so welcome!

[@janebarter5810]

A fun shawl I knit often is the Bone Yard by Steven West. It is simple and fast!!

[@lilianrivera3069]

Love the shawls and the colors look great

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thanks so much!

[@songbirdhandmade]

That Range shawl is SO GOOD! 👏😍

[@haruejules]

I love your videos! I have knit several versions of Martina Behm's Viajante shawl/poncho. She made hers in very lightweight yarn but I did mine in sock yarn! It is by far my favourite shawl and poncho and super easy to knit! Martina does not like purling, so all her patterns are garter or stockinette.

[@d.w.5670]

I’ve not done much shawl knitting yet so this is a wonderful list of suggestions. I’ve done Shawlography by Stephen West as my first and only so far. The swatch for Slipstravaganza is done so I’m ready to cast that one on!

[@kj-sf4md]

Currently doing the night shift with stash. Its coming out beautifully. Am going to do another. Its a good stash buster & creates beautiful gifts.

[@DrowninginYarn]

That sounds awesome! There are so many opportunities to play with color in that shawl.

[@lindarathburn735]

I love how you modelled them all 😊 So stylish! Thank you Caleb for the ideas

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are so welcome!

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

Thank you! This is inspiring! Love how you explain the yarn choices!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found a little inspiration in the video ☺️

[@hopemadeyarnco]

Exploration Station by Stephen West is one of my favorites, I’ve knit is three times. It was also the first brioche I ever knit and led me to knit the Rokoko shawl Julia Maria Hegenbart which is another favorite.

[@DrowninginYarn]

I’ll check them out!

[@megegert861]

Thanks for your enthusiasm and inspiration! I’m going to save this podcast and try each of them. They all look gorgeous and you’ve made me feel like I could do them. 😘🥰

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

I love all your shawls and your colour choices are excellent. Thank you for the suggestions on different yarns that work for the designs and the budget. My first ventures into shawls have been 1 skein wonders like Joji Locatelli’s Hipster Light, but I don’t find them very wearable, so I am moving to larger shawls. Thanks, I just made Shawlography by Stephen West, but find it too “”much”, despite choosing a conservative palette, so plan to rip it out. I am making the Painting Waves cowl by Stephen West. It is really big and squishy and fun to knit. I am planning to do Joji Locatelli’s shawl she put out in the fall- it is stunning. I think I want to knit all your shawls- busy times ahead for me. Lol! Thanks for showing the shawls to show their style and drape and then demonstrating how you wear them. Very helpful! Thanks, Caleb!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you so much! Thanks for sharing your experiences too 💚

[@jonellesandel1066]

Thanks for the inspiration! I am just finishing the Papillon Shawl…that is quite the project but amazing pattern that looks intimidating if you try to read through but if you just start it all makes sense.

[@marshasemple7108]

Love all of your shawls, but I especially love the Range shawl. It looks beautiful in all of those neutral colors. I can do Brioche in the round more easily than flat knitted Brioche, but I really like Andrea’s patterns and so you have inspired me to knit one of her Brioche patterns.

[@CaravelKiwi]

the Field shawl is super easy, and completely adaptable to any weight of yarn. I've used the pattern as scarves too, the i-cord edging is so tidy and hides the loose ends

[@candeeharris7509]

Hi Caleb, thank you for sharing all that you do. I learn so much from you.

[@DrowninginYarn]

My pleasure! Thank you for going on this journey with me 💚

[@kathyrusch2393]

Fun video. I have made two posy shawls. They are crescent with brioche as the final section.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thanks! I'll have to check that shawl out!

[@knottygurlcrochet]

My favourite shawl I have ever knit is the satellite shawl! It’s probably my most worn knit I’ve ever made ❤️

[@geegeeay]

I’m also a fan of the Papillon Butterfly shawl from MarinJa knits. With the many short rows It looks complicated, does indeed require a LOT of counting & stitch markers but it actually works up quite quickly. I’ve done two, one in a yarn specified in the pattern ( Urth Uneek & Harvest) and one in Noro Silk Garden Sock & Solo. I get admiring comments every time I wear them!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

Love your shawls. I need to board the brioche train it appears.

[@kathrynharnecker4394]

Holy cow, these shawls are stunning! The designs, the colors, just everything!👍 You’ve motivated me to pick up my needles again😊

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you so much! I love to hear when someone finds a bit of inspiration in my videos 🥰

[@lindapollaerts5168]

They are beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@curlynik1230]

Your shawls are gorgeous. I know you said your preference is asymmetrical triangle shawls but if you ever think about a crescent shaped one, I have knit the 'Everyones shawl' by Petra Breakstone and I love it. No brioche but different textures throughout which give it interest 😊

[@cazdodsworth8124]

I knitting dishcloths blanket now

[@mls_words_of_wisdom]

Love the texture! You are a shawl artiste!

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are far too kind 😊💚

[@lottas.9860]

Really nice shawls, always great to find new patterns to knit! Knitting shawls is my happy place, my Hubby always asks me how many shawls do I need ... and I tell him that I really don't know and that I obviously don't have enough yet 😅 My favourites are Vertices United shawl and A Girls Best Friend shawl. Happy shawl knitting to you Caleb 🥰

[@DrowninginYarn]

You can never have too many! And when you do, I'm sure one of your friends will be happy to receive one as a gift 💚

[@Jessesmom12]

Thank you. Nice patterns.

[@theblackknitter]

I love that Night Shift shawl! I wear mine a LOT!

[@DrowninginYarn]

I love yours! It’s a great pattern 😊

[@cazdodsworth8124]

I started knitting myself a shawl from knit noble website. I can't read knitting pattern at all..I have bean knitting dishcloths mats in cotton yarn for local cafe. I have bean knitting on round loom blanket for double bed s.

[@mls_words_of_wisdom]

Love the Range one!!!! Bravo!!!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@cazdodsworth8124]

I beginner kniter and I can't read knitting pattern. I have difficulty in knitting

[@dr.westwood]

I'm knitting Muscadine by Andrea Mowry with "Dream in color yarn" "Smooshy" fingering weight using three different coordinating variegated colorways on size 5 circular needles. It's a very loose knit pattern once it's blocked. It's a free pattern on Andrea's website that knits up really fast and great for beginning knitters or for Knitflixing. Opus by Maxim Cyr is the next shawl.

[@annea3567]

The Range Shawl! Yes Please! My next project.

[@DrowninginYarn]

I'm so glad you found a pattern to knit 💚 Are you thinking of using natural colors as well or are you going to be a bit more adventurous?

[@anneellison8188]

Thanks for this Caleb! I'm in a shawl phase and this was really helpful.

[@DrowninginYarn]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful 💚

[@dsburd8944]

Always looking for more great ideas. Found one here. Big thank you.

[@DrowninginYarn]

You’re so welcome! Which pattern spoke to you?

[@dsburd8944]

All of them spoke but I would prob put them in this order. Nightshift, Satellite, Range, Field and Fade. The first two will be on my must do list now.

[@courtneysmith7975]

You'd love The Perfectionist Trap by kaceyknits! Asymmetrical, works up so quickly, loads of smoosh.

[@jenniferoden9343]

Beautiful shawls! You have inspired me to cast on another! I've only knit one shawl, The Range by Andrea Mowry, and love it. I also want to knit her Nightshift and Cinnabar shawls.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you! The Cinnabar is gorgeous, but I need to work up my courage to knit THAT MUCH brioche! Haha. I've seen some brioche sweaters I want to knit too.

[@jenniferoden9343]

@@DrowninginYarn What better way to conquer brioche, than to dive right in!

[@sunnyw4148]

My favorite shawl is Leaves in a Stream by Romi Hill. I liked it so much I made two: one in superwash finger weight yarns and other in two Kauni yarns. Staples in my wardrobe.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thanks for sharing!! I'll have to look into those 😊 Also, I just looked up Kauni yarns (I haven't heard of them before), and they're gorgeous... thank you for introducing me to something new!

[@debmidas7736]

I love your podcast. I appreciate your input on using more budget friendly yarns. One of the first shawls I made was the Nightshift , but I made it with Spincycle (ouch!) and to tell you the truth,I didn't care for the length (too short) . I made it again with leftover stash yarn , but still too short. I then got on a Stephen West kick and have made Vertices Unite and his more recent MKAL, Shawlography. I have made Goldfish Memory by Casapinka and currently on Open Waters Shawl by Melanie Berg, which I am so enjoying. Love shawls!

[@DrowninginYarn]

If (when?), I make another nightshift, I might just go up a needle size... or maybe even swatch first. My first one came out smaller than it should have, but I still find that it is a great size for wearing while I have a coat on.

[@ashoakthorn369]

I just finished Fox Wedding by Sylvia McFadden and I loved it! It was really quick to knit up and it turned out so cozy.

[@DrowninginYarn]

I’ll have to check that out 😊

[@julielandy9162]

I haven't knit one yet but it's in the idea folder. Lol. Thank you for showing all these beauties

[@DrowninginYarn]

You are so welcome! I think you'll really enjoy it when you do start one! If you are a process knitter, they're especially nice to knit... you can really just settle into the project and enjoy it.

[@julielandy9162]

@@DrowninginYarn I am a process knitter!! That's why I live socks. Just settle into the zen and keep going.

[@kristasherian8794]

I haven't knit a shawl yet but I've crocheted quite a few and my favorite pattern is a virus shawl. Works up quick, looks amazing, and very flexible about yarn weight. I've made 4 and they always go fast.

[@kristasherian8794]

I love the range texture and def putting it in my queue now.

[@DrowninginYarn]

You won't be disappointed! The Range was so fun to knit 💚

[@anicesubject]

I love mosaic knitting, so the 'Pansy' shawl by Jinny Park is great. Such a cool pattern from such a simple technique!

[@anicesubject]

Not to mention, it's free!

[@kristenrossi6528]

Caleb, thank you for sharing!

[@DrowninginYarn]

My pleasure!

[@annikak.837]

Beautiful shalws! I especially love Nightshift, it's on my project list but I can't make excuses to knit another scarf for myself 😅 as I already have one for each season/degree. I'd like to see how the shawls look from the back side, they never show that in the pattern photos.

[@annikak.837]

This was my first shawl and I still wear it a lot, I thought you might like the pattern of Finnish designers, too: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/villapesupinnat

[@ejd52]

Ive never knit a shawl. The ones I've seen always seemed as though they'd be just one more thing in my hands but the way most knitters wear them, I can see that they can stay on well. So I'm considering knitting one to keep for myself. Normally I give most things away.

[@DrowninginYarn]

They're great! Especially if they're on the larger side, it's easy to wrap them on you and they stay on securely 😊

[@jo-annemontgomery1839]

Great video! The Range Shawl really spoke to me, hadn't come across that pattern before, so thank you. I haven't had much luck with brioche yet but one day I'll try a project that incorporates brioche:)

[@DrowninginYarn]

The Range is so awesome! It has a some brioche, but it really is as basic as brioche can get. If you use a life line before the brioche sections, I bet you’d be just fine! @andreamowry had some great brioche tutorials on her channel.

[@ammiller3911]

Gorgeous! I'm thinking about doing satellite but idk yet.

[@DrowninginYarn]

You will love it! The rows towards the end are LONG, but it’s SO worth it 😊💚

[@susankirk2004]

BEautiful. Is there a place to find the pattern names and designer? There are several I’d like to make, but could not quite catch what you said. I’m excited to spend some time watching your videos. Looks like you have some great tips. Thanks.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you! All of the patterns and links are in the description box of the video. I also put all of the info on screen the first time I showed the patterns 😊

[@origamilady9960]

Ooh! Love all of those, I just downloaded the Field shawl and want to make it next (currently working on making my first ever sock 🧦 😬and also the sockhead slouch hat, and trying to get used to fingering weight yarn.

[@DrowninginYarn]

I hope you're having fun making socks! I think you'll love knitting the Field 💚

[@sosewnknits]

My most worn and favorite knit is Vertices Unite from Stephen West - I’ve knit two and love them both! Can’t wait to try the Field shawl - yours is awesome! I wanna do a hand spun version. 😍

[@DrowninginYarn]

I need to go checkout your insta to see your vertices unite projects! I bet they're gorgeous! And a handspun Field is such a flex! I can't wait to see it!

[@sosewnknits]

@@DrowninginYarn I think I only posted one on my IG like 4 years ago. 🙈 but the other is on my Rav!

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks again ❤

[@paddyknits]

My first shawl was this past years’ Shawlography by Stephen West. Definitely a challenge to knit for a first but very gratifying to finish. Caleb I’m sad you didn’t include any of his shawls !

[@DrowninginYarn]

That sounds like an impressive first shawl 😊 I didn’t include any because these are the ones I’ve actually knit and I haven’t knit his shawls.

[@paddyknits]

@@DrowninginYarn You’ve probably seen his new book out Painting Shawls. Maybe a next knit? Yes Shawlography challenged me in many ways but it definitely has allowed me to see how entertaining shawl knitting can be! I will have a peek at Andrea Mowry’s patterns . I’m working on her brioche hat right now and I love it. Oh I just finished knitting Olga jazzy’s Saku hat after my boyfriend saw your post on my Facebook. He wanted it in the same colour too. Thanks for your updates as it becomes a fun tag along knitting party!

[@bonniemyers1163]

Awesome shawls

[@DrowninginYarn]

Thank you 😊

[@AlmostHippieKnitter]

I think I’m gonna cast on the Field shawl holding Holst super soft double….

[@3Dhyana]

Really wan to knit Stephen West’s Boneyard Shawl n

[@jackiemonteforte8119]

Thanks for the inspiration! I have been dying to knit the night shift shawl. I love your color choices. Can you share the colors you used? I would love to cast it on! I love your videos-keep them coming!

[@DrowninginYarn]

Hi! Thanks for the compliment. All of the pattern and yarn info is in the description box of the video. Unfortunately, I never wrote down the colors I used for that shawl and it’s been years since I made it 😞

[@paulamoss1403]

You mentioned an app like knit companion. can you tell me what it is. I think it had good in the title.

[@stevehammaker8644]

I’m looking for a shawl that has arrows running down the sides. I thought you made it. Can’t find it anywhere.

[@pollydolly9723]

I will be purchasing Field by Maxim Cyr based on your recommendation. It sounds like a project that I can work on while watching a movie or KZbin. Thanks Caleb!

[@DrowninginYarn]

You're welcome! I think you'll enjoy it! What colors are you thinking of?

[@pollydolly9723]

@@DrowninginYarn I will let you know 😊

[@moniquem8093]

I like your selection of shawls, I also have knit Andrea's shawls, and yes Spinncylcle yarns are way too expensive for me as well, nice yarn choices, Another great designer I love is Isabelle Kraemer, she has many awesome shawl patterns as well, check her out,

[@aca_77]

model status 🥰

[@delilahdolittle1623]

Fantastitch and Slipstravaganza by Steven West

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@DrowninginYarn]

💚💚💚💚

[@suetupper9162]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gailfirenze4760]

🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@laurelstieg9375]

Nice work..I really like the grey and black as long pointy shawls I don't really like because I am short..👍😁🧶

[@DrowninginYarn]

It's so great that shawls come in so many shapes and sizes... there's something for EVERYONE 💚

[@courtneysmith7975]

You'd love The Perfectionist Trap by kaceyknits! Asymmetrical, works up so quickly, loads of smoosh.

[@DrowninginYarn]

I just looked it up and it’s so cute! Thanks for the recommendation!