How to knit a shawl blanket

Mar 19, 2025


Method 1: Crochet shawl
‌Starting with needles‌: Determine the number of needles to start with, which can be adjusted according to personal needs. For example, you can start with 61 needles as a demonstration. ‌
‌Knitting‌:
Row 1: Make a braided needle, crochet a short needle in the second-to-last needle, then pull 3 braided needles, 2 needles apart, crochet a short needle in the next needle, and then pull 3 braided needles. This row is crocheted in this way.
Subsequent rows: Refer to the crochet method of the first row and make adjustments as needed, such as increasing or decreasing the number of braided needles to form different patterns and densities.
‌Finishing‌: After knitting to the required length, perform the finishing process to ensure that the edges of the shawl are neat and beautiful.
Method 2: Knitting shawl with knitting needles (with diagram)
‌Prepare tools‌: knitting needles, wool. ‌
‌Starting with needles‌: Determine the number of needles to start with according to personal needs and diagrams.
‌Knitting‌:
Use knitting needles to knit according to the instructions on the diagram. The diagrams usually provide detailed stitches and row numbers, as well as how to match different colors.
During the knitting process, pay attention to keeping the stitches even and neat to ensure that the shawl is flat and beautiful.
‌Finishing‌: After knitting to the required length, perform finishing treatment, such as closing the stitches, hiding the thread, etc., to ensure the integrity of the shawl.
Method 3: Crochet mesh shawl
‌Starting with needles‌: Tie a slipknot with the thread, insert the crochet hook into it and hook 5 braid stitches. ‌
‌Knitting‌:
First row: Hook out 3 braid stitches, one long stitch, 2 braid stitches, 2 long stitches, and then 2 braid stitches and two long stitches.
Second row: Turn it over, hook a pull-out stitch from the front hole to transition, and then continue knitting according to the specific stitch method.
Subsequent rows: Repeat the above knitting method, and pay attention to knitting more in each row than the previous row to form a mesh structure.
‌Finishing‌: After knitting to the required length and width, perform finishing treatment to ensure that the edges of the shawl are neat and beautiful.
When knitting a shawl, you can choose different knitting methods, stitches and color combinations according to your personal preferences and needs. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining patience and carefulness during the knitting process to ensure the quality and beauty of the shawl.