Knitted Cozy Season Shrug
Embrace the chilly weather in style with this beautifully crafted season shrug, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and elegance to any outfit. Hand-knitted with care and attention to detail, this cozy shrug is a must-have accessory for the colder months. The intricate design and soft material make it not only a practical piece but also a fashionable one that will elevate your look effortlessly. Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a special evening event, this knitted shrug will be your go-to layering piece. The versatility of this garment allows you to pair it with a variety of outfits, from jeans and a t-shirt to a dress and heels. The cozy season shrug is a timeless addition to your wardrobe that will keep you snug and stylish throughout the season.
Yarn: Loops and Threads Charisma Heather yarn in Colorway Clay Heather (4 skeins for this project) and Loops and Threads® Charisma Tweed in Colorway White Tweed (5 skeins for this project)
Knitting Needles: US #9 (5.5 mm) 16-inch circular needles; US #10 (6.0 mm) 16-inch and 24-inch or 32-inch circular knitting needles.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Gauge: 12.0 stitches in 4 inches in the stockinette stitch pattern
Size of the Cozy Season Shrug: Length from cast on to bind off is about 17 inches and width around the shoulders is about 48 inches.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
wyif: with working yarn in front
wyib: with working yarn in back
slip knitwise: with working yarn in back slip 1 stitch knitwise from the left needle
[…]: stitch pattern repeats
Kfb: Knit a stitch in the front and back
BOR marker: Beginning of round marker
With US #10 size knitting needles, cast on 72 stitches using the cable cast on method.
Transfer all the stitches to US #9 16-inch circular knitting needles, place a BOR marker on the right needle and join round by knitting the following:
Round 1: With US #9 16-inch circular knitting needle, [K2, P2] repeat […] till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 2 to Round 8: [K2, P2] repeat […] till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Change to US #10 16-inch circular knitting needle
Round 9: Increase 10 stitches in this round. Knit stitches with a Kfb in 10 stitches spaced evenly in the round till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker (10 stitches increased)
Round 10: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 11: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 12 to Round 15: Knit all stitches till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 16: Increase 16 stitches in this round. Knit stitches with a Kfb in 16 stitches spaced evenly in the round till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker (16 stitches increased)
Round 17: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 18: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 19 to Round 22: Knit all stitches till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 23: Increase 20 stitches in this round. Knit stitches with a Kfb in 20 stitches spaced evenly in the round till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker (20 stitches increased)
Round 24: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 25: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 26 to Round 29: Knit all stitches till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 30: Increase 32 stitches in this round. Knit stitches with a Kfb in 32 stitches spaced evenly in the round till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker (32 stitches increased)
Round 31: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Change to US #10 24-inch or 32-inch circular knitting needle (Total stitch count is 150)
Round 32: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 33 to 37: Knit all stitches till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 38: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Repeat Rounds 32 to 38, seven more times
Garter Stitch Border: Round 1: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 2: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 3: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 4: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 5: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 6: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Round 7: Wyib slip the first stitch knitwise, knit all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
Round 8: Purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip the BOR marker
Knotted K2tog bind off: (short video below after written instruction)
Bind off Round: K2, wyif slip the 2 stitches on the right needle back to the left knitting needle, wrap working yarn in front of the 2 stitches and K2tog, K1, pass the second stitch over the first stitch on the right needle; [K1, wyif slip the 2 stitches on the right needle back to the left knitting needle, wrap working yarn in front of the 2 stitches and K2tog, K1, pass the second stitch over the first stitch on the right needle; repeat […] till one stitch left. Cut yarn and pull working yarn through the last stitch.
Weave in the ends, wash and block the Cozy Season Shrug