Easy Mosaic Knit Shawl Pattern
Introducing the Go-Go Shawl
My newest knitting pattern is the Go-Go Shawl, a mosaic knit triangle shawl that I’m super duper excited to share with you guys today! I drew inspiration from the bold patterns and mod fashion of the 1960s, and I knew mosaic knitting would be the perfect technique to bring the colourwork design I had in mind to life.
If you haven’t tried mosaic knitting before, it’s actually a type of slip stitch knitting that allows you to create beautiful colour work patterns without having to work with two colours at the same time. Instead, you work with one colour for two rows before switching to the other. Slipping certain stitches allows the colour from previous rows to show through, and the result is a stunning geometric pattern that looks much more complicated to knit than it actually is!
Easy to Learn
One of the things I think you’ll really like about this shawl pattern is that it starts with just three stitches. This makes it a great project for anyone wanting to give mosaic knitting a try. There’s no pressure to get everything right on the first attempt because you’re only working with a handful of stitches in the beginning. As the shawl grows, you’ll become more comfortable with the technique, and before you know it, you’ll have the eight-row stitch pattern memorized. So you’ll learn something new while making a shawl you’ll be proud to wear!
If you’ve never tried mosaic knitting knitting before, check out the video tutorial I made last year for my Kensington Throw Blanket pattern. The Kensington throw uses mosaic knitting in it’s design too. The video will give you an idea of how mosaic knitting works, as well as some tips like how to carry the yarn up the sides.
The Go-Go Shawl Shawll Free Pattern
What You’ll Need (Yarn, Needles, and Notions)
- Berroco Merino 401 Worsted Weight Yarn
- Colour A: Bronze (11280); approx. 275 yds / 251 m.
- Colour B: Pearl (11201); approx. 300 yds / 274 m.
- US 9 / 5.5 mm knitting needles.
- Scissors.
- Yarn/tapestry needle.
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Abbreviations
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
M1l: Make 1 left-leaning increase. Lift the horizontal strand between two stitches onto your left-hand needle from front to back, then knit through the back loop.
M1r: Make 1 right-leaning increase. Lift the horizontal strand between two stitches onto your left-hand needle from back to front, then knit through the front loop.
Sl1pwyf: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn held in front.
Sl1pwyb: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn held at the back.
St / sts: Stitch / stitches.
Gauge
15 stitches, 33 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in mosaic stitch pattern after blocking.
Pattern for Gauge
With Colour B cast on a multiple of 4 plus 3 sts using the long-tail cast-on method.
Row 1 (RS): K all sts.
Row 2 (WS): K1, p to last st, k1.
Change to Colour A.
Row 3: K1; *k1, sl1pwyb; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k2.
Row 4: K1, p1; *sl1pwyf, p1; repeat from * to last st; k1.
Change to Colour B.
Row 5: K1; *k2, sl1pwyb, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k2.
Row 6: K1, p1; *p1, sl1pwyf, p2; repeat from * to last st; k1.
Change to Colour A.
Row 7: K1; *sl1pwyb, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts; sl1pwyb, k1.
Row 8: K1, sl1pwyf; *p3, sl1pwyf; repeat from * to last st; k1.
Change to Colour B.
Row 9: Repeat Row 5.
Row 10: Repeat Row 6.
Repeat Rows 3-10 to continue the pattern.
Finished Measurements
Finished shawl has a wingspan of 64″ / 163 cm and a depth of 29″ / 74 cm.
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Go-Go Shawl Pattern Instructions
With Colour A, cast on 3 sts using the long-tail cast-on method and then complete the setup rows below.
Row 1 (WS): K1, p1, k1.
Row 2 (RS): K1, m1r, k1, m1l, k1. (5 sts)
Row 3: K1, p3, k1.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 4: K1, m1r, k3, m1l, k1. (7 sts)
Row 5: K1, p5, k1.
Switch to Colour A.
Row 6: K1, m1r, k2, sl1pwyb, k2, m1l, k1. (9 sts)
Row 7: K1, p3, sl1pwyf, p3, k1.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 8: K1, m1r, k1, sl1pwyb, k3, sl1pwyb, k1, m1l, k1. (11 sts)
Row 9: K1, p2, sl1pwyf, p3, sl1pwyf, p2, k1.
Switch to Colour A and continue to Shawl Body.
Shawl Body
Row 1: K1, m1r; *k1, sl1pwyb; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k1, m1l, k1.
Row 2: K1, p2; *sl1pwyf, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; p1, k1.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 3: K1, m1r; *k3, sl1pwyb; repeat from * to last 4 sts; k3, m1l, k1.
Row 4: K1, p4; *sl1pwyf, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts; p1, k1.
Switch to Colour A.
Row 5: K1, m1r, *k2, sl1pwyb, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; k1, m1l, k1.
Row 6: K1; *p3, sl1pwyf; repeat from * to last 4 sts; p3, k1.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 7: K1, m1r; *k1, sl1pwyb, k2; repeat from * to last 4 sts; k1, sl1pwyb, k1, m1l, k1.
Row 8: K1, *p2, sl1pwyf, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts; p1, k1.
Switch to Colour A and continue repeating Rows 1–8 until you have completed 29 repeats in total, ending after Row 8 with 243 stitches.
Continue to Finishing.
Finishing
Complete the final row below with Colour A.
Final row: K1, m1r, k to last st, m1l, k1. (245 sts)
With Colour A, cast off loosely purlwise and weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
Wet or steam block to measurements.
Ad Free PDF File
I hope you enjoyed the free mosaic knitting pattern for the Go-Go Triangle Shawl.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all!