Stylishly Simple Shrug
Sometimes, less is more. The Stylishly Simple Shrug proves that classic construction and clean lines will always be in vogue. This easy knitted shrug pattern is perfect for offering an extra bit of warmth on a cool summer evening. The Stylishly Simple Shrug is also a versatile accent piece for dresses, skirts, and tops. This knitted shrug pattern is worked flat on a circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches. With no shaping, the Stylishly Simple Shrug lives up to its name.
NotesGarment is worked flat on a circular needle to accommodate large number of stitches.
Garment is a large rectangle with no shaping. Once folded, short seams form armholes. Bottom edge (cast on) becomes lower hem, upper edge (bind off) folds to become collar and front edges.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
GaugeIn Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 22 rows = 4”/10cm.
Finished SizeSmall (Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X) - Width: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38)”/76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5) cm; Length: 28 (30, 32, 34, 36)”/71 (76, 81.5, 86.5, 91.5) cm
Materials List
- Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep(ish) (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g, 167yds/153m) #0009 Espresso(ish) - 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
- One circular needle size U.S. 8 (5 mm), 32 "/40cm long
- Yarn needle.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stitches Used
2x2 rib (multiple of 4 + 2)
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 2x2 rib.
SHRUG
CO 134 (146, 154, 162, 170) sts. Work in 2x2 rib for 4” for lower hem.
Next row (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice.
Next row: (P1, k1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice.
Rep these 2 rows for patt until piece measures 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” from beg, ending with a WS row.
Place marker at each edge for armhole seam.
Cont in patt until piece measures 14 (15, 16, 17, 18)” from beg, ending with a WS row.
Place marker for foldline.
Cont in patt until piece measures 22 (23, 24, 25, 26)” from beg, ending with a WS row.
Place marker at each edge for armhole seam.
Cont in patt until piece measures 24 (26, 28, 30, 32)” from beg, ending with a WS row.
Work even 2x2 rib on all sts for 4” for collar. BO loosely in rib.
ASSEMBLY
Fold garment along foldline, with wrong sides together. Sew armhole seams from lower hem ribbing to marker on each side. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. See chart.
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To wear:
Open garment, folding bound off edge to form a wide collar around neck.