When it comes to summer garments, people don’t necessarily think of knitting right away as a great DIY option. Everyone always assumes that knitted things are heavy and hot because they’re made out of wool, so they often reserve their knitting time for the winter when people need hats, scarves, mittens, and toasty sweaters. In reality, however, there are plenty of wonderful summer patterns and light weight wool that actually make the perfect summer garments for a breezy day!
Now that we’ve gotten your attention and convinced you of how fantastic summer knitting can be, check out these 15 absolutely gorgeous shawl designs that you’ll hardly be able to pick just one from!
1. Filomena Lace shawl
Is your favourite kind of pattern to knit one that involves just a simple stitch for the majority of the shawl, followed by an easy but more interesting border that has some more visual texture than the rest? Then this pattern from
2. Fancy Summer Shawl
Are you a little bit more experienced and looking for something that will let you play with colours, textures, stitches, and directions all in one place? The we think you’re going to adore making this pattern from
3. Pebble Beach shawl
Are you either trying to practice yarn over techniques because you just learned them and need some experience, or simply just a huge fan of them because you love the eyelet effect they create? Then the Pebble Beach shawl by
4. Strawberry Sunrise shawlette
Perhaps you’ve scored yourself one of those fabulous, absolutely stunning skeins of yarn that has been dyed so the colour naturally progresses in a perfect ombre colour gradient as you knit the wool out? In that case, you simply must check out this simple pattern from
5. Hitchhiker shawl
Is garter stitch you’re absolute favourite thing to do because you love that you can make very garter heavy patterns in front of the TV while you binge watch your favourite show on Netflix after a long, tiring day at work? In that case, we think this shawl from
6. Reyna shawl
We’ve talked about garter stitch and we’ve talked about yarn overs and eyelets, but what if you’re a big fan of both stitch techniques and you just can’t decide? Well, luckily for all of us, the Reyna shawl from
7. That Sunset Was Bananas lace shawl
Perhaps you’re looking for a much bigger shawl design that you could wrap around and around yourself when you’re sitting out on the deck or by the camp fire at night, when it’s likely to be a little chillier out than you might think? The this huge crescent shawl design from
8. Summer Flies shawl
Have you been practicing your lace techniques in thicker yarn and now you’re finally ready to try your hand at making a lace pattern in actual lace weight yarn, but you need to pick something manageable so you don’t feel totally overwhelmed? In that case, we absolutely suggest this light, airy summer shawl from
9. Nurmilintu shawl
Are you still intrigued by the idea of alternating panels of simple mindless garter stitch and something a little more challenging and interesting to look at? Then this stunning asymmetrical shawl from
10. Wales Wedge shawlette
Are you new to colour changing in knitting but now that you’ve learned it, you’re kind of obsessed and can’t wait to put it to good use, even though you still need something slightly simple? In that case, stripes are the best thing for you to try your hand at first! We love the way
11. Blackberries in a Raspberry Patch shawl
Are you still enthralled by the idea of making a light shawl that’s full of eyelets because you simply see it as a great opportunity to keep warm while still enjoying the fresh summer’s evening air on your skin? Then you’ll love the way this adorable dual coloured shawl from
12. A Dotted Summer shawl
Are your colour working skills a little bit more advanced and you’re intent on putting them to good use while we’re in the perfect season for bright colours and bold combinations? In that case, this super bright polka dotted shawl is absolutely the one for you! We’re obsessed with the way
13. Shetland Glory shawlette
Are you still intrigued by the idea of knitting a light lace pattern, but you’re not very interested in the super whimsical floral designs that look a little too classically pretty? In that case, try this awesome lace design that’s a little bigger in it’s detail and lets you practice making much larger holes using drop stitches! We also love the oblong shape of this piece. It’s not a scarf, but it’s certainly a uniquely laid out shawl. See it in more detail on
14. End of Summer shawl
As much as we don’t like to think about the end of summer, what with it being our favourite season and all, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about this wonderfully light shawl pattern from
15. Sweet and Simple knit shawl
Have you always dreamed about trying your hand at beaded knitting, but you’ve never quite found a pattern that was simple enough in its construction to make you feel confident in adding the extra element of seed beads? Well, we hope to end that predicament by showing you this simple pattern from
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