Tender Lief Shawl Free Knitting Pattern

Join me in making the Tender Leif Shawl Free Knitting Pattern! Spring is the perfect season for lightweight, cozy layers, and I’m so excited to re-release one of my favorite beginner-friendly shawl patterns—the Tender Leif Knit Shawl!

Tender Leif Knit Wrap Pattern with Fringe

This easy-to-knit wrap is designed for effortless stitching, soothing texture, and stylish wearability. It’s made with soft, textured cotton yarn, perfect for transitional weather, and features a reversible basketweave stitch pattern that looks stunning on both sides. Plus, the twisted fringe adds a touch of elegance, and it’s super simple to create with a little tool you can grab on Amazon.

Why You’ll Love the Tender Leif Knit Shawl

✔ Beginner-Friendly – If you can knit and purl, you can make this shawl!
✔ Easy-to-Memorize Stitch Pattern – The basketweave stitch creates a lovely texture without complicated techniques.
✔ Reversible Design – No right or wrong side, making it perfect for draping and styling.
✔ Made for Spring – Soft, breathable cotton yarn keeps you comfortable during changing temperatures.
✔ Elegant Twisted Fringe – A polished finishing touch that’s simple to make with a twisting tool!

✨ Get the Pattern!

You can find the Tender Leif Knit Shawl Pattern available now as an ad-free PDF download for just $3.99.

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Tips for Knitting Tender Leif

Choose a soft cotton yarn for the best drape and comfort.
The basketweave stitch is an alternating block of 7 knit stitches with 7 purl stitches—super easy to remember!
Make your fringe quickly and evenly with a twisting tool (check out this one on Amazon!).
This wrap is generously sized but easily customizable—simply adjust the number of pattern repeats.

Style It Your Way!

The Tender Leif Shawl is perfect for layering over your favorite spring outfits. Wear it draped over your shoulders for an effortless look or wrapped around your neck for extra coziness. The timeless texture makes it a classic accessory you’ll reach for again and again.

If you’re looking for a relaxing, meditative knit that results in a beautifully textured shawl, this pattern is for you. Grab your needles, cast on, and enjoy the soothing rhythm of knitting this springtime favorite!

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Happy knitting! ✨

xoxo, Kristin

Instructions to Make the Tender Leif Shawl Free Knitting Pattern

What you will need:

560 yds #4 or #5 bulky weight yarn
US8 (5mm) knitting needles (found here)
Fringe twister (found here)
Fray check (found here)
yarn needle
sharp scissors

Yarn suggestions:

Billow Yarn by Knit Picks; 100% Pima Cotton, #5 bulky weight, 100% Pima Cotton yarn; 120 yds per 100g. Shown in color Bare Billow.

This yarn comes in 21 colors!

Gauge: Ea 7st/6 row square is 3 in (7.6cm) square

Finished size: 21in (53.3cm) wide x 69 in (175.3cm) long, not including fringe

Instructions:

CO 49 sts

Row 1: k7, *p7, k7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Row 2: p7, *k7, p7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Rows 3 – 6: rep rows 1 – 2 two more times.

Row 7: p7, *k7, p7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Row 8: k7, *p7, k7. Rep from * across. — 49 sts

Rows 9 – 12: rep rows 7 – 8 two more times.

Rows 13 – 138: rep rows 1 – 12 nine more times, then rows 1 – 6 once more.

BO all sts.

Fringe: Cut 112 pieces of yarn 14” long. Using 2 strands at a time, evenly attach fringe to narrow edges of wrap with a slip knot. You should have approx 28 fringes across each side (4 fringes per basketweave square).

With fringe twister, attach two strands of each fringe in each of 2 clamps. Twist 14 times. Remove fringe without letting the twist go, and tie all 4 strands of the fringe together in a knot, leaving as little of yarn left over as possible (approx 1/2”). The two sets of twists will twist on each other again for a doubled twist. Repeat for each 4-strand fringe. With sharp scissors trim the edges of each fringe. Add a few drops of fray check for the raw edges.

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