This beautiful shrug is worked in an easy lace pattern that produces a gorgeous piece that both mother and daughter will enjoy wearing. The shrug is a piece of rectangular knitting that is folded in half. The top and bottom portion of the shrug is worked in garter stitch. For the adult size, stitches will be picked up for cuffs which are worked in 1X1 ribbing. For the child size, the cuffs are worked in garter stitch along with the pattern itself, so there is no picking up stitches later.
Time: For child 10 hours, for adult 20 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size:
For adult: 36/40″ (91/102 cm) for size small/medium, 44/48″ (112/123) cm for size large/1x
For child: 22/24″ (56/61 cm) for size 2t-4t, 28/30″ (71/76 cm) for size 6t-8t
Adult size shown in size 36″ and child size shown in 2t
Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] with yarn doubled up and larger needles in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ReFine, (100% recycled materials:75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon / 5% Viscose; 503 yards [460 meters]/100 grams): 19 Heathered rose (MC, 4 (5) balls) for adult size, (1 (2) balls) for child size
Needles: 6 (4.25 cm), 7 (4.5 cm) 60” circular needles
Notions: Markers, tapestry needle
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Pattern Notes
Although circular needles are used, the pattern is worked back and forth.
The yarn is held double throughout.
Chart does not include garter stitch section (cuff) for child size.
Pattern
Pattern Stitch for Child
Multiple of 17 sts +2
Row 1: Sl1, k17, * k2, p6, k9; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 2 and all even numbered rows: Sl1, k17, knit the knits and purl the purls and yos to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 3: Sl1, k17, * k2, yo, p5, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 5: Sl1, k17, * k3, yo, p4, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 7: Sl1, k17, * k4, yo, p3, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 9: Sl1, k17, * k5, yo, p2, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 11: Sl1, k17, * k6, yo, p, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 13: Sl1, k17, * k7, yo, k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 15: Sl1, k17, * k9, p6, k2; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 17: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, p5, yo, k2; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 19: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, p4, yo, k3; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 21: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, p3, yo, k4; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 23: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, p2, yo, k5; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 25: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, p, yo, k6; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 27: Sl1, k17, * k8, ssk, yo, k7; rep from * to last 18 sts, k18.
Row 28: Knit the knits and purl the purls and yos.
Repeat rows 1-28 for pattern.
Pattern stitch for adult
Multiple of 17 sts +2
Row 1: Sl1, * k2, p6, k9; rep from *, k1.
Row 2 and all even numbered rows: Sl1, k2, knit the knits and purl the purls and yos.
Row 3: Sl1, * k2, yo, p5, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 5: Sl1, * k3, yo, p4, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 7: Sl1, * k4, yo, p3, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 9: Sl1, * k5, yo, p2, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 11: Sl1, * k6, yo, p, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 13: Sl1, * k7, yo, k2tog, k8; rep from *, k1.
Row 15: Sl1, * k9, p6, k2; rep from *, k1.
Row 17: Sl1, * k8, ssk, p5, yo, k2; rep from *, k1.
Row 19: Sl1, * k8, ssk, p4, yo, k3; rep from *, k1.
Row 21: Sl1, * k8, ssk, p3, yo, k4; rep from *, k1.
Row 23: Sl1, * k8, ssk, p2, yo, k5; rep from *, k1.
Row 25: Sl1, * k8, ssk, p, yo, k6; rep from *, k1.
Row 27: Sl1, * k8, ssk, yo, k7; rep from *, k1.
Row 28: Knit the knits and purl the purls and yos.
Repeat rows 1-28 for pattern.
Instructions
For child
With smaller needles cast on 104 (121) sts. Work 10 rows of garter stitch.
Switch to larger needles and work 3 repeats of pattern stitch.
Switch to smaller needles and work 10 rows of garter stitch.
Bind off all sts loosely.
For adult
With smaller needles cast on 189 (206) sts. Work 20 rows of garter stitch.
Switch to larger needles and work 6 repeats of the pattern.
Switch to smaller needles and work 20 rows of garter stitch. BO all sts loosely.
Cuff (adult only)
With smaller needles pick up 105 sts on the side.
Row 1: * p2tog, k2tog; rep from * to last st, p1. (53 sts)
Row 2: * K1, p1; rep from *, k1.
Row 3: * P1, k1; rep from *, p1.
Rep row 2-3 for 3”.
Bind off all sts loosely.
Work cuff on the other side.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Block the shrug to size.
For child size, sew top and bottom portion of garter stitch section together to create cuff.
For adult size, sew 7″ (18 cm) of top to bottom to create sleeve.
Please let me know the yardage of the yarn you have bought. For size small, if you have around 1050 yards, you will be fine.
Help please. This shrug is exactly what i have been looking for. Thank you!
I would like to knit it out of dk yarn and need to know how much to buy. LYS was unable to help me today. I do not think i bought enough yarn after having knit up the edging. Help please
Hello Carol! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor