Sanctuary Revisited Knit Triangle Shawl Free Pattern

Meet the Sanctuary Revisited Shawl; your new favorite DK weight shawl free knitting pattern that works up fast, feels meditative in the hands, and looks stunning every single time. Originally designed exclusively for Stitch Up Chicago 2026, this beginner-friendly shawl pattern is now available to every knitter, everywhere, completely free.

Whether you're a seasoned maker or just discovering the joy of shawl knitting, the Sanctuary Revisited Knit Triangle Shawl delivers that rare combination of rhythmic, easy-to-memorize stitches and a beautifully draped, wearable result — all from just 1 skein of Asylum Fibers DK yarn (or 2 skeins for the larger version). This is the quick knit shawl you've been waiting for.

You can see it here in the small and large version and solid or 2 colors. SO many ways to customize this for your style!

We had so much fun making this in all the different ways and styles - the personalization options for this shawl are what make it so special.

The Sanctuary Revisited Triangle Shawl was built for the way knitters actually live: cast on between meetings, knit through conversations, finish before the week is out while on the commute or at a park bench.

Choose the one-skein version for a lightweight everyday wrap, or go full cozy with the two-skein size that drapes across your shoulders like it was always meant to be there. Asylum Fibers DK brings the magic — that perfect middle-weight sweet spot where stitch definition meets softness and every row feels like a small reward.

This pattern found its heartbeat at Stitch Up Chicago inside a room full of makers who showed up, sat down, and created something together and that energy is baked right into every repeat. The Sanctuary revisited Shawl isn't just a project.

It's a meant to be your sanctuary as you make it: a stitching ritual. Pull your skein, grab your needles, and make it yours.

Materials
YARN: (1) 2 skeins Asylum Fibers DK - 230 yards / 100g per skein
US 8 / 5mm Knitting Needles
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co – cast on
k – knit
p - purl
k2tog – knit 2 together
yo – yarn over
ssk – slip, slip, knit (see blog post tutorial)
sm – slip marker
bo – bind off
st(s) – stitch(es)
(RS) right side
(WS) wrong side

NOTES: Please read through all pattern and all notes before beginning.
This pattern is written in sections and rows are written as such

One skein version in parentheses for a smaller kerchief style shawl.

GAUGE: 4” sq  =  17 sts  x 24 rows  in garter stitch     
*** Gauge is not particularly important for this pattern. It matters more to have a fabric that you will like. It is meant to be stitched loosely.

 2 Skein – Blocked - Finished measurements:  44” x 31” x 31”
Wet blocking serves this design best (will grow considerably with blocking)

CO 5

Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, place marker, k1, place marker, yo, k2.  7 sts

Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, sm as you go, k2.

SECTION I: (inc 4 sts per RS row beginning with R3)

Row 1: K2, yo, k to marker; yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 

Row 2: Knit

Rows 3 – (22) 30: Repeat  Rows 1,2 alternating

SECION II - LACE:  (inc 4 sts per RS row)
If you are making the 2 color version - this is where you change color***

Row 1: K2, yo, * k2tog, yo *, Repeat * to * to 1 st before marker;  k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, *yo, ssk *, Repeat * to * to last 2 sts, yo, k2   

Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, sm as you go, k2.

Rows 3- 6(8): Repeat Lace Rows 1, 2.  

Repeat Sections I & II (1) 2 more times

Repeat Rows 1& 2 of Section 1 for 10 rows then BO.

Wet block & enjoy!