Easy Mesh Triangle Scarf: The Spring Net Pattern

This triangle scarf is extremely easy to make, though it certainly wasn’t easy to create! This is my eighth attempt at this pattern… and I mean eighth!

What was so difficult?

It wasn’t the stitches. Trust me, you only need to know three: knit, purl, and increase. If you want to be fancy, you can use left- and right-leaning increases, but it won’t change much in this specific pattern. Because the needles are quite large compared to the yarn weight, the final effect is an open net that hides a lot of those fine details.

So, what was the complicated part? The increase rate and the edging.

I really wanted to include a “cool” edging, like an i-cord, because I’m not usually a fan of garter stitch edges. In the end, however, garter won. It’s stretchy enough to accommodate all the increases, which is vital since this scarf is knitted from the tip up.

Then there was the increase rate. I started by increasing two stitches at the edges every two rows, but that wasn’t enough. I tried increasing every row, but that was too much. I even tried switching the rate after 20 cm, but the transition looked awkward. Finally, I found the perfect balance, and I’ve landed on this pattern.

The Spring Net Scarf

A Lightweight, Airy Triangle Shawl Pattern

This scarf is worked from the bottom up—starting at the very tip of the triangle and growing wider as you go. It features a squishy 3-stitch garter edge on both sides to keep the shape stable, while the center is a beautiful, open Seed Stitch (also known as Moss Stitch).

Understanding the Structure

The magic of this scarf is the texture. In Seed Stitch, you always “knit the purls and purl the knits.”

Because we are adding stitches, you might wonder whether to knit or purl the new stitch after the garter edge, when you turn the work. Here is a simple “trick”: look at the stitch next to it (the second stitch on your needle):

• If that second stitch is a Purl, then you should Purl the new stitch.
• If that second stitch is a Knit, then you should Knit the new stitch. This ensures your pattern stays perfectly alternating!

Materials

• Yarn: Drops Alpaca (hand-dyed, you can see it in a previous post) + one strand of Mohair.
• Needles: 8mm circular needles (80 cm or longer).

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The Pattern

Cast on 5 stitches.

• Row 1: Knit all.
• Row 2: K2, M1L, K1, M1R, K2.
• Row 3: K3, place marker, M1L, K1, M1R, place marker, K3.
• Row 4: K3, SM (slip marker), work in Seed Stitch, SM, K3.
• Rows 5–10: Continue alternating: one Increase Row (Row 5 below) and one Plain Row (Row 6 below).
  
  Row 5 (Increase Row): K3, slip marker (SM), M1L, work in Seed Stitch until next marker, M1R, SM, K3.
  
  Row 6 (Plain Row): K3, SM, work in Seed Stitch until next marker, SM, K3.

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Shaping the Triangle

The shape of your scarf changes as you adjust how often you increase.

1. Phase 1 (Until Row 10): Increase every second row (Alternate Row 5 and Row 6).
2. Phase 2 (From 5 cm to 20 cm): Increase on 3 out of every 4 rows.
   • Work Row 5 three times, then Row 6 once.
3. Phase 3 (From 20 cm onwards): Increase every single row.
   • Repeat Row 5 for every row until you reach your desired length (I reached a little over 110 cm ON THE NEEDLES, which was much longer once blocked)

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Finishing: The Stretchy Bind-Off

To keep the top edge from pulling tight, use this stretchy method:

1. Knit 2 stitches.
2. Slip both stitches back onto the left needle.
3. Knit them together through the back loops (k2tog tbl).
4. Knit 1 more stitch (you now have 2 on the right needle).
5. Repeat the process: slip back and knit together until only one loop remains.

Cut the yarn and pull the tail through!

Final Flourish: Blocking your Scarf

Pro-Tip: Gently soak your finished scarf in lukewarm water with a bit of wool wash, squeeze out the excess water (don’t wring it!), and lay it flat to dry. Use pins to stretch out the triangle points—it will make the mesh look much more professional and airy!

I hope you enjoy knitting this airy, lightweight shawl as much as I eventually did! It’s the perfect project for a relaxing weekend.

Got questions about the Seed Stitch or the increases? Drop a comment below and I’ll be happy to help!