Transition Fade Triangle Shawl
A cozy and elegant triangle shawl that gradually fades through soft color changes using garter stitch and simple increases. It’s a beginner-friendly project with a sophisticated result — perfect for layering during chilly seasons.
Materials
– Fingering weight yarn in 3 gradient/fade colors (100 g each)
– US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, 32” or longer
– Tapestry needle
– Scissors
– Optional: blocking pins and mat
Instructions
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Setup:
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Using Color A, CO 3 sts.
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Row 1: K across.
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Row 2 (RS): K1, yo, K to end.
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Row 3: K all sts.
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Repeat Rows 2–3, increasing 1 stitch every RS row to form triangle.
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Fade Transition:
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When piece measures ~8”, begin holding Color A and B together, alternating every 2 rows (helix fade or simple striping).
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After ~6” more, drop Color A, continue with just Color B.
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Repeat process to transition to Color C the same way.
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Continue until shawl measures ~60” across top edge.
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Bind off loosely in pattern.
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Finishing:
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Weave in all ends.
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Wet block to smooth shape and define triangle points.
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How To
– Use smooth yarns to emphasize the fade effect.
– A yarn cake set with fade-ready colors works best.
– Blocking makes a huge difference — don’t skip it.
– You can easily enlarge by continuing the pattern.
– Try adding picot or I-cord edging for a polished finish.
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