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Make It Mine Knit Shawl

The Make It Mine Knit Shawl is a beginner-friendly triangle shawl designed for easy, satisfying knitting you can take anywhere. This is the project you reach for when you want something relaxing on your needles that still looks intentional and polished when it’s done.

Worked mostly in garter stitch with a small amount of stockinette texture, the fabric is soft, flexible, and forgiving. Simple stripe changes make it easy to play with color — whether you keep it classic, go bold, or finally use those special leftovers waiting in your stash.

The pattern is intentionally flexible: follow the instructions as written or continue repeating sections to create a larger wrap with more wingspan and depth.

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Easy / Beginner

Finished Size (as written): 56” wingspan; 23” depth

Gauge: 17 sts = 4” in garter stitch after blocking

Yarn Weight: #3 Light / Sport (also works well in DK)

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) 40” circular needle or size needed for gauge

Notions: Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking supplies recommended

Construction: Worked flat, back-and-forth using yarn over increases (circular needle used to hold stitches)

Why You’ll Love It

Mostly garter stitch for relaxing, rhythmic knitting

Clean garter borders for a polished finish

Simple stripe sequence for easy color customization

Adjustable size — knit to the dimensions you want

Ideal travel knitting or “knit while you watch” project

This pattern is free on my website or you can purchase the ad-free pdf for an uninterrupted crafting experience.