The EASIEST knitted diagonal SHAWL "Don Valley Butterfly". SYMMETRICAL triangle. ICELANDIC bind off.

How to knit "Don Valley Butterfly" - the EASIEST SYMMETRICAL triangular SHAWL/BAKTUS. DIAGONAL triangle. Garter stitch - only KNIT STITCHES. Icelandic bind off.
Diagonal knitting. Started from the tip on one side and worked towards the opposite side. Knit until you are happy with the size or until run out of the yarn.
In the video I used 2x100g (~400m each) skeins of a fingering weight yarn, but it can also be made with a sock yarn, sport or dk, or even lace.
This shawl is named after a butterfly I sighted at the valley of the Don river in Toronto. The triangular shape of its wings resembles the shape of the shawl. Its softness and lightness are the continuous inspiration for my knitting.
Free complete video pattern step-by-step from start to finish. Reversible knitting pattern. Step-by-step for beginners.

[@JamieCarroll-wv1dv]

Thanks! Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand. I love that we can see you working as you explain what you are doing. Thank you for being so generous!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and kind feedback!

[@austinwilloughby3439]

Finally a beginner friendly knitted shawl. GREAT INSTRUCTIONS! Thanks so much!

[@irinarevo]

You are most welcome! And thank you! 😊

[@Godhelpus62]

I really appreciate how slow and thorough your explanations are - it’s very easy to follow each detail. The way you did your increases was new for me and I love the beautiful edge it creates. I cannot wait to try this shawl with a yarn I’ve been wanting to use but couldn’t find a pattern I liked. 🧶💗🙏🏻

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like it! Have fun!

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

YAY! I finished another one! 100% silk! Not stretchy so this bond off is perfect! Thank you!

[@irinarevo]

Wonderful! Love silk too! Thank you for sharing!

[@1966houston]

Like your calm and informative video. Such a good tutorial and you demonstrate beautifully, showing how relaxing and rewarding knitting can be. Thank you!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your very kind words! So true about knitting!

[@mayolson2]

This is one of the best knitting videos I have seen on You Tube. Thank you.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@tulimelilashityuwete7516]

Thank you soooooo much for this wonderful tutorial! I am a crocheter who is trying to teach myself to knit again for a specific project and I tried about 5 or 6 tutorials before I found this one. Just finished my piece - so grateful!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad it was helpful and thank you!😊

[@gholiamahdi6651]

Thanks very much from france you are a good teatcher Merci beaucoup j apprends le tricot et vous explications sont excellentes merci

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@barbarastadler6699]

Fabulous tutorial! I am a left-handed knitter and found your instructions to be very clear and precise and easy to follow! Thanks for sharing.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Barbara! I am glad it was helpful!

[@KniDonovan]

Thank you so very much! I so appreciate the slow thoughtful repetition and alternate make one's. I look forward to the finished piece. I have tried other patterns but yours has been by far the best to follow and no holes from yarn overs yay!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like the video, and thank you so much for your support! 😊❤️

[@carolekratzke9500]

This suddenly appeared as if by magic! I had been looking for a pattern like this,without much success. Have saved it and will start it soon. Thankyou so much easy to follow instructions.😁

[@carolekratzke9500]

How many stitches to increase to the widest point?

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure, Carole! Have fun!

[@irinarevo]

This depends on your yarn thickness. This is diagonal knitting, there are no decreases, at any moment during the process you’ll have a symmetrical triangle, you knit until the shawl is the right size for you and bind-off.

[@carolekratzke9500]

@@irinarevo Many thanks Irina, I have ordered a random striped yarn in various greens and browns,can't wait to get started.

[@irinarevo]

Have lots of fun!

[@maristelastankewicz277]

Thanks for sharing with us. Good job. I`m Maristela from Brazil.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Maristela!

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

I like your clear instructions. Well filmed! Thank you, will cast this in NOW!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!

[@unsheepled]

Great way to teach , slow and close enough to see what you’re doing!! Thank you ! Exceptional !

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@lisa1762]

Excellent instructions !! will be watching everything you make here !!!Thankyou

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! Have fun!

[@redredwine1277]

Wow🌹Thanks again, have a bless day and Happy New Year🍇🎉🪅

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure! Happy New Year! ☃️

[@koran371]

Thank you very very much for your tutorial, it's so easy to do this shawl haw you show it. Greetings Gosia ❣

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much, Gosia!

[@PamelasCrochetKnitCorner1]

Love this technique, your video popped up on my feed. I knit and crochet. Thanks for this very detailed video.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! Have lots of fun knitting and crocheting! ;)

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

I finished! I made one with self stripping yarn! I love the way the strips become diagonal! Thank you!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad! Thank you for sharing!

[@elizabethsleison6079]

Great video. My sincerest thanks for your hard work producing it for us. You give me great encouragement.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@missyh1858]

Just found your video. Great instructions and easy to understand. I am going to try this . Many thanks 😊

[@irinarevo]

Thank you and have fun making it! 😊

[@libellula3313]

Original cast off makes a very neat edge. Thank you.

[@irinarevo]

I am very glad you like it!

[@veronicawajdowicz7970]

Thank you so much for this video; I will try to do it. I am starting the art of knitting. I'm really enjoying your videos.🌼💖

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like the videos, Veronica! Happy knitting!

[@CodeMom]

This is such a lovely pattern. So easy for beginners like me. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! 🥰

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!

[@malabanerjee8424]

It is easy to understand & easy to fallow your instructions. I will jump just now to knit it. Thanks

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! Have a good time knitting!

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

I love this!!! This is a very addictive pattern.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much! Have fun! :)

[@maria2400]

I absolutely love this. Can’t wait to start.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Maria, and enjoy!

[@JoolieEm]

Thank you so much, it's beautiful and the instructions are so nicely presented! Well done!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much for your kind feedback!

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

I really like the shape of this shawl. Thank you for posting.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, I am very glad!

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

@@irinarevo I like all knit patterns. I find them very relaxing. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I find purling uncomfortable. My right wrist is compromised. So all knit patterns are perfect for me 😁!

[@irinarevo]

@@joanndeisenroth9031 I am so glad this pattern feels comfortable! And for the bind-off there are two ways - see which one is easier for you. Have a pleasant knitting time! :)

[@lavaughnjoshua6832]

It Such an easy pattern to follow....thank you for sharing. I've made 3 shawls so far 🤗

[@irinarevo]

Great! I am so glad!

[@dinahhughes7020]

Thank you so much for this video, I can follow it as it is really well explained and it is turning out to be very neat, brilliant!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@elizabethcfreire9432]

Beautiful!!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth!

[@IronEarthDesigns]

Thank you. For some reason my mind cannot follow the typical shawl pattern. I don't know why. I've tried several times. But this is such a simple, easy to understand, direct technique. Thank you for sharing this. And I also learned a different bind off technique, and I can also see why my edge stitches has been so loosey goosey. It's because of the way I've been holding my yarn. I've been inadvertently stretching out the edge stitches, and they look terrible. When you make more videos I would suggest that you invite people to speed up the rate of the video if they want. I'm kind of impatient, and at first the video felt too slow. I think it's fine for some people. I wanted to hear what you had to say so I sped up the video to 1.25. It was perfect at that rate for me. It was neither too fast, nor too slow. Oh and the use of the white yarn really makes it very clear, and easy to see what you're doing. Best of luck with your Channel.

[@irinarevo]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for the feedback!

[@IronEarthDesigns]

@@irinarevo Just following up. I've knitted about a 4-inch triangle. I love it. It makes sense. I can see how it works just by folding it in half. Why didn't anyone tell me about this before? And I've been knitting Continental. I have in the past, but it felt too unnatural. I decided to try it again. If I slow down and don't expect to do it quickly, I can do it. The bonus is stitches that are much more even than when throwing the yarn in the English Style. You're welcome about the feedback, and thank you again.

[@louiselegacy9985]

I learned three new things from your tutorial. Really great. Thanks. I just subscribed. 😀

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much, Louise!

[@mayolson2]

me too and her method is so easy and looks very professional. I am impressed and subscribed.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@mayolson2]

I tried the increase method on the shawl I am working on, and it is genius. It looks so nice. I am super happy about this. WOW

[@irinarevo]

Yay! I am so glad!

[@boobunnydog7024]

Perfect tutorial thank you so much. ❤

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like it! 😊

[@lauriespencer1742]

Thank you. This is a great tutorial. I'm definitely subscribing to your channel.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Laurie!

[@subadhraviswanathan9031]

Nice presentation, I will try it

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!

[@carolekratzke9500]

Irina I finished this shawl about 3 days ago,and am thrilled with the result. I used a lovely "cake" of yarn called "Forest" I don't have FB to show you,only email. Many thanks for your instruction,I am ready to knit my next one now!😁

[@irinarevo]

Hi Carole! I am so glad you are enjoying this! I have a little bit of activity on Ravelry, the registration is free, if you post your photos there I'll be able to see them. Have lots of fun with your next one!

[@carolekratzke9500]

I'm now about to start my third one,this time for my daughter.....Dusky Pink, trying slightly bigger needles.🙂

[@irinarevo]

Great! Have lots and lots of fun!

[@elisiathompson2123]

What an excellent tutorial. I just finished my first beret in Aran weight after watching your instructions. Thank you! (I posted on Ravelry)

[@irinarevo]

Just looked it up. The white yarn is such a nice touch. Actually, a great idea - brightens up the face! Beautiful! Thank you so much for posting!

[@jomama5186]

Hi! I just found you on you tube! Thank younso much for sharing this shawl! I look forward to trying it and have subscribed to your youtube channel also. May God bless and watch over you and I wish you the very best of the new year! Thank you so much for doing this. I used to knit with my Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and hadnt for many years busy or too tired from raising a family and now that I have a little time for myself, I have been able to enjoy this again. Although, it sure isn't the same without my knitting buddies, it does make me feel close to them in such a lovely way, so these videos amd tutorials really do mean a great deal to me, so thank you for all it takes to do this and share them with the whole world. It does mean a lot to me for the fond memories it brings back of some of the most happiest times of my life. So thank you from my heart for that :) I look forward to learning this and maybe other projects with your KZbin videos. God bless!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your very kind words! My best wishes to you too! :)

[@EV-D-10]

You could join Ravelry maybe? It is an International knit (and crochet) community where you can join groups, buy patterns and/or download free patterns, make friends, watch what they are making, write them kind messages, make your own notebook with what you are making yourself and post pictures of it, and so on. It is not the same as knitting in a group in real life but it has other charmes.

[@adriangitta22]

Super , wunderschönen ❤❤

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like it! Thank you!

[@ΧρυσουλαΚουταντου]

Πολύ όμορφο! Ευχαριστούμε, καλά Χριστούγεννα!!! Ελλάδα!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@janica.4688]

Very well explained. thank you. But I wonder which side will be the top? I would not like if the sides have a different look 🤔 I like very much the method how you finish the work. It looks much more easy to do than the usual method that I’ve seen so far in every other video. 😊

[@irinarevo]

I am glad you like it! If you need the sides to be identical, then you knit from the central tip up and make symmetrical increases on both sides. The shawl in the video is worked diagonally from a side tip. The increase side is the longest side of the triangle. The two short sides - one is a slip stitch edge, the other - Icelandic bind off. The triangle is symmetrical, but the edges look slightly different.

[@elizabethmyers6386]

I love this ❤it beautiful pattern please

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Elizabeth!

[@agnieszkaparyska2313]

Thank you for this tutorial! I was looking for a pattern for some nice shawl and this one is the best:))) Dziękuję!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@EV-D-10]

Binding off starts at 17:50 minutes. Icelandic Method. Great how you do the corners!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!

[@dinahhughes7020]

I put your video on my fb knitting group!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@marilynbunte5376]

Thank you I will knitting this Shaw!

[@irinarevo]

Have a good time knitting!

[@lolasayberdieva4407]

Great tutorial! Can't wait to start knitting it ! Was just wondering if it's possible to size down to use as a head scarf and what can i do to do so? Thank u so much

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Lola! And yes you can! You can stop knitting as soon as you like the size - you’ll always have a symmetrical triangle.

[@bonniestull1982]

Very nice thank you

[@berndtekstrom1884]

Perfect! Explaned the start and finish! But the middle part when you start to decrease…

[@irinarevo]

Glad you liked it! There are no decreases, it’s diagonal knitting. At any time you get a symmetrical triangle. Just stop knitting/increasing when you like the size of your shawl and bind off.

[@lindayoung9536]

Can this be knit in stockinette stitch with at garter stitch boarder stitch boarder? Nice shawl.

[@irinarevo]

I am glad you like it, Linda! You can, but stockinette has a different rows to columns ratio/gauge, so it will not be a symmetrical triangle.

[@olgam7033]

Очень все понятно. Свяжет любой, даже тот кто никогда не вязал.

[@irinarevo]

Спасибо! Я рада, что понятно, особенно для новичков.

[@marilynbunte5376]

I have not seen this cast off. Anxious to try

[@irinarevo]

Great! Let me know how it goes

[@christygabany7395]

Thank you for sharing. I've been looking for a true triangle shawl. I love it. For the bind off with the crochet hook, are the hook and needle the same size or can you go up a size with the hook to help with the bind off being looser/strechier? Have a wonderful and blessed day. 😊

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! Yes, you can go up with the hook size, as long as the bind off stitches are 1.5 times (or more) bigger than the regular stitches. Or you can pull the edge down while binding off - like I do with my left hand that also holds the edge - to stretch the stitches. Whatever works for you best!

[@christygabany7395]

Thank you for responding. Loving the nature videos. 💜

[@irinarevo]

@@christygabany7395 Thank you!

[@stephturner3074]

Hi Irena. I like this technique for the triangle. I want to ask how it can be done with the Moss stitch pattern? Is that possible? Also just to confirm - the wrong side is the with the rows that start with a slip stitch and do not increase? Lastly is it possible to make more of a point and start with 1 or 2 stitches rather than 3? Thank very much for this careful and patient tutorial.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Steph! I haven’t tried it with the moss stitch pattern. Garter has a different gauge which is partially why this is a symmetrical triangle. I would swatch. The shawl is double sided, so there isn’t a wrong or right side, only the edge with the increases looks slightly different. Yes, you can totally start with 1 or 2 stitches.

[@stephturner3074]

@@irinarevo I really appreciate your quick reply and your help! Thank you🥰

[@skrekable]

I really like the pattern and I started it today. If I may ask, decreasing stitches how is it done? Thank you

[@irinarevo]

I am very glad you like it! This is diagonal knitting - no decreasing. Knit until you ran out of yarn or you like the size, bind off, done. :)

[@skrekable]

thank you for the reply. still a beginner. Thank you for posting such a well explained and demonstrated video.

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure! Have fun knitting!

[@Kirsty-b6i]

Hi thank you for the tutorial! One question do you start the bind off after and increase row or the row with the slip stitch? Many thanks

[@irinarevo]

After the row with the slip stitch.

[@Kirsty-b6i]

Sorry I’m a newbie 😂 on the row I knit first stitch then increase, knit the rest but on the 3 stitches shape the corner then turn and then bind off?

[@irinarevo]

No worries. No, it’s not the row with the increase at the beginning. It’s the row that started with the slip stitch that you shape the corner at the end of, then turn around and do the bind off.

[@stephturner3074]

Hello I was looking for a pattern to make a buttoned vest with points at the bottom front, rather than a straight edge. Could I simply stop the increases or would it be better to cast off the triangle portions and attach each to the front panels of the vest? Thank you! Have a lovely day!

[@irinarevo]

Hello Steph! One of the sides is a straight edge, the other one is slanted, so theoretically if you continue without increasing you should get a straight section. I would swatch a small triangle with an added straight section and see if it looks right. Whether to cast it off I think it’s your decision as a designer to decide what looks best. I hope it works for you. Have fun creating!

[@stephturner3074]

​ @Irina Revo Knitting & Crochet Thank you for your replies. I watched the complete video and followed along with some wool yarn. I tried with cotton, but you are so right the cotton is not stretchy and very difficult. I loved how the shape is made and the cool Icelandic bind off. Your presentation and shawl are both very well done!! Thank you very much. Have a wonderful year 2023.

[@irinarevo]

I agree - to me cotton is better to crochet, less worry about the perfect stitches, bias, etc. I am so glad you like the shawl video! Have a wonderful 2023 too!

[@gayathriramdas4342]

I remember watching this in Nov 2020.The Style is Simple,Easy and Elegant. How do I contact you ?

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Gayathri! The best way to contact me is in the comments section, like you just have done. I would love to hear about your knitting projects! :)

[@pi2nuna219]

Made one for my granddaughter, now I will do one for me, but I would like eyelets for the the edge, how to do this?

[@irinarevo]

On the increase side 1-2 or 3 stitches from the edge make a yarn over, in the next row knit that loop. This will become an eyelet as well as an increase - so you would not need to make other increases.

[@pi2nuna219]

@@irinarevo Thank you.

[@karmabullet1448]

so pretty! what yarn is used in the pink multicolor shawl? Thank you!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! Lang Mille Colori Baby colour #52 - but I only used the pink and purple sections for this shawl. The yarn is very multicoloured - I separated the greens and yellows from the pinks and purples and used the two groups of colours for two different shawls (combined with a solid coloured yarn). The green/yellow stripy combo is actually shown in the video also.

[@gayathriramdas4342]

Hi Irina !!! I love your work and would like to get in touch with you. I too live in Toronto. Do let me know

[@irinarevo]

Hi Gayathri! Thank you very much! It is so wonderful that we both live in our nice city!

[@ИринаФролова-и2д]

Большое спасибо

[@irinarevo]

Я очень рада, что вам понравилось!

[@estrellamariatarleton5192]

I'm beginner. Easy to follow. I have 20 rows now. But where is the bottom tip of scarf and the wings? Is the bottom tip where I started with 3 cast ons? Thank-you! 😀

[@irinarevo]

The cast on tip is one of the side tips (wing tips). The bottom tip will be at the corner of the straight side (the side without the increases) and the bind off side. The opposite side tip (wing tip) will be at the corner of the increase side and the bind off side. This is a diagonal shawl worked from one side tip to the other. :)

[@estrellamariatarleton5192]

@@irinarevo Thank-you so much for answering my question Irina! I understand now. 😀 I am looking forward to knitting your other triangle scarfs as well. Thx again!😀

[@irinarevo]

@@estrellamariatarleton5192 Great! Have a very good time knitting!

[@bernadette19]

Tu explique bien toi un gros merci

[@irinarevo]

Je suis très contente que vous aimez ça!

[@miakristensen5580]

Hi! When you bind off, is that the same as to decreasimg the number of stitches or is it for closing the project? I’m new to knitting 🙈

[@irinarevo]

Hi Mia! This is a diagonal knitting. Increases only, no decreases. You knit until you like the size of the shawl, or run out of the yarn, you’ll always have a symmetrical triangle no matter when you stop. Then the last step - Icelandic bind off to finish.

[@miakristensen5580]

@@irinarevo Hi again! I might be a little behind 🙃 I'm not sure I understand. I followed your recipe but before I found yours, I was told by some other knitters that I will need to begin decreasing when I have little over half of my yarn left, so now I am confused 🙈

[@irinarevo]

In my video I use garter stitch. The mathematics/proportions of the garter stitch pattern are different. Even the swatch at the beginning is already a symmetrical triangle. So if you follow the steps in my video, you’ll have a symmetrical triangle always, no matter when you stop. No need for decreases.

[@miakristensen5580]

@@irinarevo Oh I think I understand now. Thanks for the help! When should I start binding off? When I have half my amount of yarn left or?

[@irinarevo]

You bind-off when you think that the shawl is big enough, or when you used up most of your yarn (just leave some length of yarn for binding off). Then do one row of bind-off, and you are done.

[@dianemathieson1605]

How many stitches do you have to have before decreasing?to make this pattern work

[@irinarevo]

There are no decreases - this is a diagonal knitting. Start at the side tip and keep increasing until you run out of the yarn or happy with the size. At any moment you will have a symmetrical triangle.

[@dianemathieson1605]

Thanks so much it's so beautiful.brilliant idea

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@bernadette19]

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[@irinarevo]

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[@suetupper9162]

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[@irinarevo]

😊❤️

[@nysunshine082874]

What is pattern name? Where can pattern be found?

[@irinarevo]

This is a video-pattern - a step by step tutorial.