Shawl pins and shawl sticks are functional accessories that keep a wrap or shawl in place while adding a finishing detail to your finished piece. With styles ranging from simple wood sticks to decorative metal pins, choosing the right one comes down to the look and weight of your project.
Choosing a Shawl Pin
For lightweight shawls, a slender option like the Lykke Works Mango Wood Shawl Pin or Lykke Works Indian Acacia Rosewood Shawl Pin adds a natural touch without weighing down delicate fabric. If you prefer a bolder statement piece, the Mab Elements Night Shadows Shawl Pin or Knitter's Pride Shawl Pin offer more decorative designs. Shawl sticks, like the KnitPro Flora Symfonie Shawl Sticks, work well for securing bulkier wraps or layered garments.
Using a Shawl Pin
To fasten a shawl pin, gather the fabric where you want the closure, then slide the pin or stick through both layers at an angle so it holds securely without slipping. Shawl pins work equally well on garments made from shawl and wrap knitting patterns or shawl and wrap crochet patterns, since the closure method is the same regardless of technique.
Pairing Pins with Your Project
If you're still choosing what to make, browse our free shawl and wrap knitting patterns for ideas, then pick a pin that complements the yarn's color and texture once it's finished.
