Chrysanthemum Shawl - Knitting Pattern (FREE PDF download)
Designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch
Step into the richly patterned world of William Morris with the stunning Chrysanthemum Shawl, designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch for West Yorkshire Spinners. Inspired by Morris’ iconic Chrysanthemum print, this bold floral shawl celebrates heritage design, deep colour and thoughtful craftsmanship in a beautifully wearable form.
Knitted using WYS Morris DK, the shawl builds into a striking decorative piece with balanced colour placement and elegant shaping. Whether styled as a statement accessory or displayed as a textile work of art, the Chrysanthemum Shawl is both timeless and contemporary.
This design is also available as a yarn bundle, containing all of the Morris DK colours required to knit the shawl, perfect if you'd like everything ready to cast on.
This knitting pattern is available as a FREE PDF download in three parts.
Finished Size (Approximate):
72 × 60 cm (28¼ × 23¾ in)
What You Will Need:
10 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK:
- 4 × Rhubarb
- 2 × Yew
- 2 × Rose
- 2 × Pimpernel
Knitting needles & accessories:
- Pair of 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5) knitting needles
- 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5) 80cm circular needle
- Pair of 4mm (UK 8 / US 6) knitting needles
- 2 stitch markers
- 2 stitch holders
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Inspired by William Morris’ iconic Chrysanthemum design
✔ A bold floral shawl with heritage and modern appeal
✔ Designed specifically for WYS Morris DK’s rich colour palette
✔ A striking finished piece with decorative presence
✔ FREE knitting pattern download — start immediately
✔ Designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch, known for expressive, design‑led knits
