Knitting tutorial
Free pattern: Knitting a triangular shawl with the “Streifenpaule” pattern
Today we have another chic shawl for relaxing. You knit this triangular shawl very easily with knit and purl stitches – the pattern practically creates itself. The free pattern for the triangular shawl is by CraSy – Sylvie Rasch.
Table of contents
What you need:
- Wool for needles US 2-11 (3-8 mm) approx. 800-1000 m
- e.g. 5-6 Ball of “Pascuali Puno Vinikunia” (70% cotton, 30% alpaca) 1.8oz/218 yd (blue Balls in the Video)
- or 2 Balls gradient yarn
- addi circulars 32″ – 40″
- Stitch markers
- Wool needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
4″/10 cm = 22 st(s) x 34 rows (stockinette stitch)
Size EU:
universal – Measures ca. 67″/170 cm x 32″/80 cm
Abbreviations in the pattern:
- sts = stitches
- sm = stitch marker
- kfb = knit into the front and back of the next stitch
- r = row
- k = knit
- p = purl
- pfb = purl into the front and back of the next stitch
Abbreviations in the pattern:
- sts = stitches
- sm = stitch marker
- kfb = knit into the front and back of the next stitch
- r = row
- k = knit
- p = purl
- pfb = purl into the front and back of the next stitch
addiNovel circular knitting needle
The right needle for knitting the triangular shawl
For this project we recommend the addiNovel circular knitting needle in a square design with round edges. The lace tips with the Novel surface structure make for comfortable knitting, even on longer projects, are pleasant to hold, rest comfortably in the hand and also feel like a gentle hand massage.
The texture supports a more even stitch pattern – perfect for a chic triangular shawl.
The perfect companion
to this project.
addiNovel circular knitting needle
The right needle for knitting the triangular shawl
For this project we recommend the addiNovel circular knitting needle in a square design with round edges. The lace tips with the Novel surface structure make for comfortable knitting, even on longer projects, are pleasant to hold, rest comfortably in the hand and also feel like a gentle hand massage.
The texture supports a more even stitch pattern – perfect for a chic triangular shawl.
The perfect companion
to this project.
The structure of the triangular shawl
This chic triangular shawl is really easy to knit, because the sequence of increases is simple and meditative. The widening horizontal ridges change in the middle, which is why the shawl looks the same on both sides.
How it fits you:
As the triangular shawl is knitted from the top down and from the centre outwards, you can simply knit more rows for a larger shawl and fewer rows for a smaller shawl. For an adult, the shawl should be at least 1.70 m long along the increase edge. You can also repeat your sequences as often as you like and simply knit one more row with each repetition – that also looks very pretty.
The structure of the triangular shawl
This chic triangular shawl is really easy to knit, because the sequence of increases is simple and meditative. The widening horizontal ridges change in the middle, which is why the shawl looks the same on both sides.
How it fits you:
As the triangular shawl is knitted from the top down and from the centre outwards, you can simply knit more rows for a larger shawl and fewer rows for a smaller shawl. For an adult, the shawl should be at least 1.70 m long along the increase edge. You can also repeat your sequences as often as you like and simply knit one more row with each repetition – that also looks very pretty.
Triangular shawl pattern
Sequences:
Sequence 1:
kfb, k to sm, pfb, p to the end
Sequence 2:
pfb, p to sm, kfb, k to the end
Sequence 3:
kfb, *p1 , k1 * in alternation to sm, kfb *p1, k1 * to the end
Triangular shawl pattern
Sequences:
Sequence 1:
kfb, k to sm, pfb, p to the end
Sequence 2:
pfb, p to sm, kfb, k to the end
Sequence 3:
kfb, *p1 , k1 * in alternation to sm, kfb *p1, k1 * to the end
CO 4 st(s) and p wrong side. Place marker in the middle. That’s it, now comes the relaxation part.
The repeat row:
Repeat 1:
- Here you now knit small ribs. This results in cross ribs at a height of 2 rows.
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To do this, make 2 x sequence 1, followed by 2 x sequence 2. The rights and wrong side really look completely the same.
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For the triangular shawl shown, you knit this 11 times in total, giving you 11 horizontal ridges.
All other repeat:
- Your ribbed knitting will now be wider, so you simply repeat your sequences more often.
CO 4 st(s) and p wrong side. Place marker in the middle. That’s it, now comes the relaxation part.
The repeat row:
Repeat 1:
- Here you now knit small ribs. This results in cross ribs at a height of 2 rows.
-
To do this, make 2 x sequence 1, followed by 2 x sequence 2. The rights and wrong side really look completely the same.
-
For the triangular shawl shown, you knit this 11 times in total, giving you 11 horizontal ridges.
All other repeat:
- Your ribbed knitting will now be wider, so you simply repeat your sequences more often.
Repeat 2:
- 3 x sequence 1, followed by 3 x sequence 2.
- This creates a height of 3 rows in the cross ribs.
- Knitted 8 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 3:
- 4 x sequence 1, followed by 4 x sequence 2.
-
This creates a height of 4 rows in the cross ribs.
-
Knitted 6 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 4:
- 5 x sequence 1, followed by 5 x sequence 2.
- This creates a height of 5 rows in the cross ribs.
- Knitted 4 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 5:
- 6 x Sequenz 1, gefolgt von 6 x Sequenz 2.
-
This creates a height of 6 rows in the cross ribs.
-
Knitted 2 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
The last rows can be knitted as a Highligt in a large seed stitch.
Repeat 2:
- 3 x sequence 1, followed by 3 x sequence 2.
- This creates a height of 3 rows in the cross ribs.
- Knitted 8 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 3:
- 4 x sequence 1, followed by 4 x sequence 2.
-
This creates a height of 4 rows in the cross ribs.
-
Knitted 6 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 4:
- 5 x sequence 1, followed by 5 x sequence 2.
- This creates a height of 5 rows in the cross ribs.
- Knitted 4 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
Repeat 5:
- 6 x Sequenz 1, gefolgt von 6 x Sequenz 2.
-
This creates a height of 6 rows in the cross ribs.
-
Knitted 2 times in total in the triangular shawl shown.
The last rows can be knitted as a Highligt in a large seed stitch.
Bind off
To finish, simply knit sequence 3 until you have enough yarn left to bind off. As a rule of thumb, your end yarn for binding off should be 4 times as long as the
the distance that all stitches on the needle make.
One thing to keep in mind here – if you end with a purl stitch before the stitch marker and at the end, you will have a large seed stitch, if you end with a knit stitch before the marker and before the end, you will have a simple seed stitch. Depending on what you prefer, you may have to increase one stitch before the marker and one stitch before the end to get into the other pattern rhythm.
Depending on what is desired, an additional stitch must be increased before the marker and before the end for the other variant in each case in order to get into the other pattern rhythm.
At the end, all stitches are bound off and the ends are woven in. Treat your triangular shawl to a relaxing soak and, once it is dry, you can wear it out.
Bind off
To finish, simply knit sequence 3 until you have enough yarn left to bind off. As a rule of thumb, your end yarn for binding off should be 4 times as long as the
the distance that all stitches on the needle make.
One thing to keep in mind here – if you end with a purl stitch before the stitch marker and at the end, you will have a large seed stitch, if you end with a knit stitch before the marker and before the end, you will have a simple seed stitch. Depending on what you prefer, you may have to increase one stitch before the marker and one stitch before the end to get into the other pattern rhythm.
Depending on what is desired, an additional stitch must be increased before the marker and before the end for the other variant in each case in order to get into the other pattern rhythm.
At the end, all stitches are bound off and the ends are woven in. Treat your triangular shawl to a relaxing soak and, once it is dry, you can wear it out.
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Video tutorial for the triangular shawl
A tutorial by CraSy – Sylvie Rasch.
Original instructions from the book “CraSy EaSyness”
Photos: Manja Elsässer
A tutorial by CraSy – Sylvie Rasch.
Original instructions from the book “CraSy EaSyness”
Photos: Manja Elsässer
