A simple rectangle folded and finished to make a stunning shrug that is perfect to wear for many different occasions.

We used a few neat techniques to keep it interesting. There is lots of stockinette stitch knit flat (or seed stitch if you prefer). But to keep it fun, there is also a provisional cast on, a built-in i-cord edge, a 3-needle bind off, picked up stitches to knit in the round, and a short mattress stitch seam. It all makes for great mindless knitting.

We offer the pattern in two gauges for fingering or DK weight yarn. Suggestions are provided for using different weight yarns or adjusting the finished size.

Finished Size
CIRCUMFERENCE: 68”
WIDTH: 16” measured folded and flat, 32” from neck edge to bottom edge as worn
SEAM BETWEEN ARMHOLES: 22”
ARMHOLES: 6”

Yarn Info
VERSION 1: Fingering weight yarn Shibui Staccato, 50 gr/191 yds, 70% superwash merino/30% silk. 6 skeins
VERSION 2: DK weight yarn Lang Yarns Novena, 120 yds 50% wool/30% alpace/20% nylon. 10 skeins

Supplies
VERSION 1: 40” circular US 4 needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
VERSION 2: 40” circular US 8 needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Extra needle for three needle BO
Stitch marker
Safety Pin
Waste yarn

Gauge
VERSION 1: 24 sts x 44 rows on US 4 needles= 4”
VERSION 2: 22 sts x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on US 8 needles = 4”