Knit Shawl Pattern For All Yarn Sizes

This easy knit shawl pattern is a simple and fun knitting project to make and I created it so that you can use any yarn weight/size. . 

This rectangle shawl pattern is more of a readers wrap or blanket shawl that is great for those chilly evenings or early morning hours when you have just one more row to knit. 

It's also a nice beginner knitting project as well as a nice soothing project for all knitters. You'll have the pattern memorized very quickly so you can watch TV or chat with friends as you knit. 

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And if you choose a thick yarn it can be a quick knit project as a last minute gift idea. I love the versatility of this knit shawl pattern.


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Knit shawl pattern
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Knit Shawl Pattern Details

Skills Required: Cast on, bind off, knit, purl

Gauge: Not important for this project

Approx size: 65 inches long X 20.5 wide

Materials: Light sport weight yarn, 1250 yards

Needles US 6 / 4mm


First of all I want to show you the stitch pattern I chose because it doesn't show up that well on my shawl picture. It's called the Garter Block Stitch and is a simple knit-purl check pattern. It's an easy stitch pattern to use and you'll have it memorized after a couple of rows.

This will be really nice in a cotton yarn for Spring and Summer or you can use a nice thick yarn for the Fall and Winter. It's up to you.


Approximate yardage for other sizes:

Worsted approx 4 sts per inch approx 990 – 1000 yards

Chunky approx 3.5 sts per inch, approx 775 – 800 yds

Chunky approx 3 sts per inch, approx 685 – 700 yards

Super Bulky approx 2.5 sts per inch, approx 650 – 675 yards

Super Bulky approx 2 sts per inch, approx 550 – 600 yards

How To Use This Knit Shawl Pattern With The Yarn You Have

While knitting gauge isn't really important for this shawl you'll still need to take a look at your yarn label to see what yarn size/weight it is. You'll also need to know what needle size the label suggests. If you're not sure what to look for please refer to my yarn label page.

Besides the Baby Sport weight yarn I used, other yarn sizes you can use include: 

  • Worsted/Medium(4), approximately 4 sts per inch
  • Bulky(5), approximately 3 – 3.5 sts per inch
  • Super Bulky(6), approximately 2 – 2.5 sts per inch

Find the yarn size on your yarn label, then choose the suggested needle size and cast on the amount of sts your yarn comes closest too down below.

  • Baby Sport weight yarn, cast on 115 sts.
  • Worsted/Medium, cast on 105 sts
  • Chunky 3.5 sts per inch, cast on 95 sts
  • Chunky 3 sts per inch, cast on 85 sts
  • Super Bulky 2.5 sts per inch, cast on 75 sts
  • Super Bulky at 2 sts per inch, cast on 65 sts

Now all you need to do is continue with my shawl pattern instructions.

Knit Shawl Pattern Instructions

Knit 20 rows Garter stitch

Continue as follows:

Row: (RS) 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 – Knit

Row: 2, 4 and 6: Knit 10 (border), Knit 5, *purl 5, knit 5, repeat from * to last 10 stitches (border), knit

Row: 8, 10, and 12: Knit 10 (border), Purl 5, *K5, P5, repeat from * to last 10 stitches (border), knit

Repeat rows 1 – 12 for pattern until work measures approx. 63 inches or the length you prefer.

Finish by knitting 20 rows of Garter stitch.

Bind off loosely

Do you want to include pockets? If not then you’re all finished. Yay! 

And if you want pockets read on and I’ll give you some tips on how to place the pockets evenly

Knit 2 pockets. The pockets are approximately 10 inches wide and 6 inches long

Number of stitches to cast on for your pocket and yarn size

Sport Weight: Cast on 55 sts

Worsted/Medium: Cast on 40

Bulky 3.5 sts per inch: Cast on 35 sts

Bulky 3 sts per inch: Cast on 30 sts

Super Bulky 2.5 sts per inch: Cast on 25 sts

Super Bulky 2 sts per inch: Cast on 20 sts 

After casting on the amount of stitches you need for your pockets and yarn size, knit garter stitch for about 6 inches or length you want. Bind off loosely.

Where and How to Attach Pockets

My pockets are 3" up from the bottom edge and approximately 5 1/2" in from both sides.

Here's a trick to attaching the pocket so it will be straight.

You will need contrasting waste yarn and tapestry needle. With your tapestry needle simply baste into the fabric (weaving into every other stitch) all the way around where you want the pocket to be. (What you're doing is marking where you need to sew the pocket). Now you can sew the pocket on more easily and it will be straight. Then just remove the waste yarn and you're done.

I hope you enjoy this knit shawl pattern. Now you can snuggle up with a nice cup of hot chocolate and enjoy!



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