Baker River Free Ruffle Shawl Knitting Pattern

Even beginners can enjoy my free and easy Baker River Ruffle Shawl knitting pattern, the simple triangle scarf with a ruffle edge has a modern, lightweight feel.

The Baker River Ruffle Shawl

If you’re searching for a free ruffle shawl knitting pattern that feels both elegant and effortless, The Baker River Ruffle Shawl is the perfect project.

This lightweight triangular scarf is a modern accessory designed for women who love simple yet eye-catching knits. Inspired by the winding curves and flowing movement of the Baker River after the historic December 2023 flooding, this shawl features graceful shaping and a beautiful ruffle edge that mimics the natural lines of rushing water.

The Ruffle Shawl is a beginner-friendly triangle shawl with a clean, polished finish and no gaps in the fabric, making it ideal for knitters who prefer a smooth and refined look.

The soft curves and delicate ruffle edge create a feminine silhouette while still keeping the design modern and wearable for everyday outfits.

This triangular scarf is lightweight and comfortable to wear year-round, while the flowing shape drapes beautifully around the shoulders or neck.

If you love easy knitting projects that still look sophisticated, this free ruffle shawl knitting pattern is sure to become a favorite accessory in your handmade wardrobe.

How To Knit A Easy Ruffle Shawl

This free ruffle shawl knitting pattern is knit sideways to create a flowing triangular shape with a delicate ruffle edge. The construction is simple, easy, and ideal for beginner knitters who want a relaxing project with beautiful results.

The free knitting pattern includes instructions for both DK and fingering weight yarn, allowing you to create a cozy or lightweight scarf.

Circular knitting needles help comfortably hold the growing triangle shape, while the smooth stitch pattern keeps the fabric neat with no gaps for a clean, modern finish.

Designed as a stylish accessory for women, this elegant shawl is comfortable to wear year-round and makes a beautiful handmade addition to any wardrobe.

Free Knitting Pattern: Baker River Shawl

FINGERING WEIGHT VERSION: PATTERN INFO

(48” x 19”/122 x 48cm)

YARN:

FINGERING WEIGHT YARN:

MC:

One skein of any fingering wt yarn (437 yds / 400 m).
*For pink sample, I used Fleece Artist, Merino Slim, 100% Merino Wool (113 g/4 oz/400 m/437 yds).

CC:

(20 g/.71 oz/84 m/92 yd) of any fingering wt yarn.
*For pink sample, I used Knit Picks Palette mini-skein, fingering wt, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool in “Turmeric” (20 g/.71 oz/84 m/92 yds).

NOTIONS:

• Progress keeper or clip on st marker to indicate RS of work.
• Scissors
• Scale

NEEDLES:

Size US 4/3.5 mm circular knitting needles with long cable. Your cable will need to accommodate up to 452 sts when you knit the ruffle.

GAUGE:

13 sts x 6 purl bumps (12 rows) = 4” (10 cm) square in garter st using size US 4/3 mm knitting needles (blocked).

DK WEIGHT VERSION: PATTERN INFO

(52” x 20”/132 x 51cm)

YARN:

Choose DK wt alone or fingering wt held w/ a lace wt to equal DK wt.

DK WT ALONE:

MC:

Two skeins of any DK wt yarn. (total of 450 yds/412 m)

CC:

Any DK wt yarn (90 yds/83 m)

FINGERING WT + LACE WT (held double):

MC:

One skein of any fingering wt yarn.
*For peach sample, I used Ritual Dyes, Maiden 2-Ply Fingering Twist in “Agate”, 80% SW merino wool + 20% Nylon (100 g/4 oz/370 m/400 yds).

LACE:

Plus, one skein of any lace wt yarn
*For peach sample, I used The Autumn Acorn, Mohair-Silk, in “Pinky”, 70% kid mohair + 30% silk (50 g/2 oz/411 m/450 yds).

CC:

(20 g/.71 oz/84 m/92 yd) of any fingering wt yarn to be held with same amount lace wt yarn.
*For peach sample, I used Knit Picks Palette mini-skein, fingering wt, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool in “Pumice Heather” (20 g/.71 oz/84 m/92 yds).

NEEDLES:

Size US 6/4 mm circular knitting needles with long cable. Your cable will need to accommodate approx. 184 sts when you knit the ruffle.

GAUGE:

10 sts x 4 purl bumps (8 rows) = 4” (10 cm) square in garter st using size US 6/4 mm needles (blocked).

ABBREVIATIONS:

BO: bind off
CC: contrasting color
CO: cast on
DEC: decrease
G: grams
INC: increase
K: knit
K2tog: knit 2 sts together as one
KFB: knit in front and back of stitch
(increase by one)
M: meters
MC: main color
MM: millimeters
OZ: ounces
P-WISE: purl-wise or as if to purl
REP: repeat
RS: right side
SL: slip
ST(S): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
WT: weight
WYIB: with yarn held in back
WYIF: with yarn held in front
YD(S): yard(s)
YO: yarn over

I-CORD EDGING:

(This will be displayed at the top edge of shawl)

On all RS rows, k as usual. On all WS rows, wyif, sl 2 sts p-wise, then wyib, k to last 2 sts, wyif, sl these last 2 sts p-wise.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

Feel free to sell your finished shawls made from this pattern, however, please do not copy, alter, or sell the pattern itself. For each of your listings, you must include the following: “Pattern provided by Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn at http://www.theautumnacorn.etsy.com“.

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Let’s Begin The Free Shawl Knitting Pattern

SHAWL BODY: (BOTH VERSIONS)

The shawl body is worked flat, back and forth on needles from side to side
in garter st. You will have a RS and a WS.

SET-UP:

With MC, CO 6 sts on needles size US 4/3.5 mm (US 6/4 mm) circular needles.

Set-Up Row 1: (WS) Wyif, sl 2 sts p-wise, then wyib, k to last 2 sts, wyif, sl these last 2 sts p-wise.

Set-Up Row 2: (RS) K

Set-Up Row 3: (WS) Rep Row 1.

Set-Up Row 4: (RS) K across row, kfb of last st. (inc 1)

INCREASE SECTION:

(You will now be working an inc at the end of every RS row. Mark the RS of
your shawl with a progress keeper).

Row 1: (WS) Wyif, sl 2 sts p-wise, then wyib, k to last 2 sts, wyif, sl these last 2 sts p-wise.

Row 2: (RS) K across row, kfb of last st. (inc 1)

Row 3: (WS) Rep Row 1.

Row 4: (RS) Rep Row 2. (inc 1) Rep last 4 rows, remembering to work i-cord edging on WS rows, until you have used up half of your skein of MC yarn.

K 3 rows in garter st remembering to work i-cord edging on WS rows.

DECREASE SECTION:

On the 4th row (RS), dec 1 st by k until 2 sts are left, then k2tog.

Rep dec at the end of every RS row, remembering to work i-cord edging on every WS row, until 6 sts remain on your needle.

K 3 rows remembering to work icord edging on WS rows. BO loosely using your favorite method.

RUFFLE:

Before adding your ruffle, it’s important to block your shawl. Soak it in warm water, roll in a towel to remove excess water. Lay it flat, reshape and allow to fully dry.

With RS facing, pick up sts all along the bottom V of the shawl. I picked up approx 226 sts for my fingering wt shawl and 184 sts for my DK wt shawl; you may have less sts or more sts and that’s just fine! Pick up 2 additional sts at the very center of the triangle point.

With RS facing, using CC, kfb of ea st (this will double the amount of sts on your needle; I had 452 sts for my fingering wt shawl and 368 sts for my DK wt shawl).

K 7 rows back and forth in garter st. BO loosely using “Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy BO” on every 4th st (in other words, by adding a YO before your BO on every 4th st).

Weave in all ends.

FINISHING + BLOCKING:

Soak shawl in warm water and mild detergent for one hour. Roll shawl in towel to remove most of the water. Place damp garment on a flat surface, reshape and allow to dry fully. Clip all loose ends that were previously woven in.