Triangular Shawl in Schachenmayr Bravo Color

Triangular Shawl Knitting Pattern in Schachenmayr Bravo Color – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable knitting pattern guides you through creating a beautifully textured triangular shawl using Schachenmayr Bravo Color yarn. Worked from the outer edge inward, the finished shawl measures approximately 194 cm wide and 45 cm tall, making it a generous, wrap-worthy accessory perfect for layering across the shoulders or draping loosely around the neck. The pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and simple stitch patterns.

Construction and Design

One of the most interesting features of this shawl is its top-down construction in reverse — rather than beginning at the center spine and increasing outward, the shawl is cast on at the outer long edge and worked inward toward the center point. This approach gives the knitter immediate visual feedback on the finished width of the piece and allows the decorative cast-on edge to frame the shawl beautifully from the very start.

The shaping is achieved through paired decreases worked at both edges and around a central marked stitch, gradually reducing the stitch count row by row until the triangular point is formed. A stitch marker is placed on the central stitch to help track the symmetrical shaping throughout the project.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Cast-on of 293 stitches along the outer edge to establish the full width of the shawl
• Bobble row (Noppen-R) worked immediately after cast-on to create a decorative textured border along the outer edge
• Right-side decrease rows using double decreases at both ends — knitting the first and last two stitches together — removing 4 stitches per right-side row
• Wrong-side decrease rows using triple decreases — knitting the first and last 3 stitches together — while knitting all remaining stitches on the right side, again removing 4 stitches per wrong-side row
• Yarn-over rows creating elongated, dropped stitches for an open, lacy texture — stitches are worked as: edge stitch, *yarn over, knit 1*, repeated across, ending with a yarn over and edge stitch
• Drop-stitch rows where the yarn overs from the previous row are intentionally dropped and the stitches pulled long, creating a fluid, elongated stitch effect combined with continued edge decreases
• A 6-row repeat forms the main stitch pattern, combining solid knit rows, decrease rows, yarn-over rows, and drop-stitch rows for a rhythmic and engaging knitting experience

Stitch Pattern Detail

The main pattern repeat runs over 6 rows and produces a fabric that blends structure with openwork. Rows 1 and 2 are solid knit rows with edge shaping. Rows 3 and 4 repeat the same decrease structure. Row 5 introduces a full row of yarn overs alternating with knit stitches, doubling the stitch count temporarily. Row 6 then drops all the yarn overs and draws the remaining stitches long, creating a dramatically elongated, almost woven-looking texture. This technique, sometimes called a drop-stitch or elongated stitch pattern, is a wonderful way to add visual interest and drape to a simple knitted fabric.

The pattern notes that a larger needle size than standard for the yarn weight is intentionally used, which enhances the drape and openness of the fabric — a common technique in shawl knitting to achieve a flowing, lightweight result.

Gauge

The stated gauge for this pattern is 15 stitches and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm measured in the main stitch pattern. Because a larger-than-usual needle is specified, knitters should swatch carefully and adjust needle size as needed to match gauge and achieve the correct finished dimensions.

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Bravo Color, a DK weight yarn — 200 g required
• Needles: Knitting needles in a larger size than standard for DK weight, as specified in the pattern notes