Trending Scarves & Shawl Knitting Patterns for Fall and Winter 2025

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start tumbling down, there’s nothing quite like wrapping yourself in a cozy handmade scarf or shawl. Paired with hand-dyed yarn, you can create unique scarves and shawls. Fall and winter are the perfect seasons for knitters—we get to play with warm fibers, layer on the texture, and dive into rich seasonal palettes. And let’s be honest: scarves and shawls are the ultimate accessories. They’re practical, they showcase our creativity, and they make fantastic gifts (if you can part with them!).

At Symfonie Yarns, we love pairing the right project with the perfect yarn. This year, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting scarf and shawl knitting patterns for Fall/Winter 2025. These designs highlight everything we adore about hand-dyed yarns—vibrant colors, soft textures, and stitches that shine. Let’s dive into the patterns you’ll want on your knitting needles this season.

Vivid Vibes

€6.00 EUR

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If you’re looking for a scarf that makes a statement, Vivid Vibes is a must-knit. With its playful striped colorwork in stockinette, it’s the perfect pattern to showcase contrasting or complementary shades. Think autumnal rusts paired with bold teals, or classic neutrals highlighted with a pop of neon. It’s a perfect starting point for new knitters planning to experiment with hand-dyed yarns.

Yarn used- Viva

Yarn weight - DK

Gauge - 26 stitches and 35 rows = 10 cm

Needle size - US 4 - 3.5 mm

You can go ahead with extrafine merino wool DK yarn, soft, warm, and versatile. Hand-dyed in semi-solids and variegated shades, it gives each stripe a unique depth of color. The result is a scarf that’s lightweight enough to wear indoors but cozy enough to layer under your favorite coat. However, if you want to upgrade to more warmth and coziness, worsted weight extra fine merino wool yarn is a good fit.

Duet Drift

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Duet Drift is a pattern that blends subtle elegance with modern style. Its gentle drape and clean lines make it perfect for everyday wear—whether you’re heading to the office or wrapping up for a weekend stroll. The best thing? It’s perfect for even a new knitter. The simple stockinette stitch with bold hand-dyed colors makes this pattern unique. For a good starting point to play with colors refer to How to Work Bold Neons, Pastels, and Variegated Shades Into Yarn Projects.

Yarn used - Viva

Yarn weight - DK

Needle size - US 4 - 3.5 mm

For this pattern too pair it with the versatile DK or choose fingering weight yarn in a merino-polyamide yarn blend or make it warm and cozy with worsted weight yarn from Bella range.

Symfonie Snow Angel

€6.00 EUR

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A beautiful shawl poncho pattern, this project is as interesting as it is appealing. Four equal sized triangles shape the poncho. A perfect fit for fall and the colder winter months.

Yarn used - Viva

Yarn weight - DK

Gauge - 26 stitches and 35 rows = 10 cm

Needle size - US 4 - 3.5 mm

Go with DK yarn for a versatile all weather project. For something lighter, Terra offers hand-dyed yarn in merino-polyamide yarn blend in fingering weight. Bella offers extra fine merino wool in worsted weight that adds to the warmth and coziness of Snow Angel knitting pattern.

Texture Tales Scarf

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As the name suggests, this scarf knitting pattern is a mix of textures. Blocks of textured stitch patterns bring to this project. A perfect addition to your wardrobe for fall and winter or a beautiful cozy gift for a loved one. This is your chance to experiment; choose the Best Hand-Dyed Yarn Colorways for Fall.

Suggested yarn - Bella

Yarn weight – Worsted weight

Gauge - 20 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm

Needle size - US 6 - 4 mm

Choose Bella for coziness or play with DK or fingering weights.

Earthy Opulence

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A mix of lace elegance and comfort, this shawl knitting pattern has a unique construction that adds to its beauty. Bring a touch of glamor to your knitted wardrobe or gift a loved one.

Suggested yarn – Luna (merino-silk yarn)

Yarn weight - DK

Gauge - 24 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm

Needle size - US 4 - 3.5 mm

Go with the elegance of merino-silk yarn in DK weight or choose worsted weight for coziness. 

Cloud Nine Comfort

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A beautiful triangle shawl pattern with lace motifs, this one is a pretty addition to your wardrobe for all seasons and not just fall and winters.

Yarn used- Terra (merino-polyamide)

Yarn weight - Fingering

Gauge - 26 stitches and 35 rows = 10 cm

Needle size - US 4 - 3.5 mm

Scarves and shawls are timeless, practical, and endlessly creative. This season’s trending knitting patterns combine texture, colorwork, and hand-dyed beauty—the perfect recipe for fall and winter projects. With Symfonie Yarns’ collection of semi-solids and variegated shades, every skein brings its own personality to your knitting.

So, grab your favorite pattern, cast on with yarn that inspires you, and let your stitches keep you warm all season long.

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